Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Thung Mahakmek Police Recover Funds for Victim Defrauded in Counterfeit Designer Handbag Scam Worth Over 370,000 Baht
Thung Mahakmek Police recovered 375,500 baht for a victim scammed by fake designer handbag sellers who posed as retailers and convinced her to transfer over 550,000 baht across multiple accounts.
Netizens Love It! Japanese Man Rescues Lost Hamster on Osaka Street, Turns It Over to Police in Search for Owner
A Japanese man rescued a lost hamster from an Osaka street after spotting it nearly hit by a car, then turned it over to police in hopes of reuniting it with its owner.
Anusit Orders Investigation Expansion Following Arrest of Former Chiang Dao District Chief, Calls It a Large-Scale Operation
Former Chiang Dao District Chief arrested for illegally issuing ID to Chinese national with military weapons; PM Anusit vows expanded investigation into what he calls a large-scale corruption operation.
Victims Petition Justice Ministry Over Drunk Driver Crash That Killed One Friend; Case Stalled Nearly Three Years Without Compensation
Two injured victims and a lawyer petitioned Thailand's Justice Ministry on May 15 over a drunk-driving crash that killed their friend in December 2022, citing nearly three years without criminal charges filed or compensation paid despite a
Swedish man reports over 100,000 baht stolen by Pattaya transwomen
A 67-year-old Swedish tourist reported losing over 100,000 baht after transwomen he met on Pattaya Walking Street robbed his condominium room early Wednesday, stealing cash and foreign currency from his safe during a dispute.
40-Year-Old Man Arrested for Sexual Abuse of 8-Year-Old Girl, Claims Drug Use Caused Impulse
A 40-year-old Bangkok man was arrested for sexually abusing an 8-year-old girl in the Bang Kaew area; he claimed drug use caused him to act impulsively but investigators are pursuing full charges.
Mae Tha Police Raid and Arrest Government Official on Methamphetamine Possession and Use Charges
Mae Tha Police arrested two men on methamphetamine possession and use charges on May 14-15, seizing drugs and mobile phones from suspects in Lampang Province.
Arrest of Former Chiang Dao District Official for Forging Registry Documents for Ming Chen Sun
Former Chiang Dao District official arrested for forging registry documents linked to a suspect charged with illegal weapons possession. The arrest was made during the Dragon Shadow Operation involving multiple anti-corruption and investiga
Police Arrest 135 Street Racers, Seize 118 Vehicles in Serious Crackdown to Break the Cycle
Thai traffic police arrested 135 street racers and seized 118 vehicles on Vibhavadi Rangsit Road, implementing permanent vehicle confiscation to deter repeat offenses and reduce dangerous racing activity.
National Sports Development Fund Supports Young Elephant Games, Developing Border Patrol Police Youth Through the Power of Sports
Border Patrol Police youth from across Thailand competed in the 12th Young Elephant Games sports competition, which concluded in Phetchaburi with support from the National Sports Development Fund to develop student potential through athleti
Former Company Accountant Arrested with Just 19 Days Left Before Statute of Limitations Expires for Embezzling Customer Checks Worth Nearly 400,000 Baht After 9 Years on the Run
Former accountant Prapai was arrested in Nakhon Nayok after nine years on the run for embezzling nearly 400,000 baht in customer checks, with just 19 days remaining before the statute of limitations expired.
Sa Kaew Animal Checkpoint Seizes 43 Smuggled Cattle Headed for Thailand-Cambodia Border
Authorities at Sa Kaew Animal Checkpoint seized 43 cattle being smuggled toward Cambodia after smugglers fled into the forest in Ta Phraya district. The animals are under quarantine pending disease testing and potential public auction if un