Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Former Village Chief Arrested in Murder-for-Hire Case of Retired Officer; Police Oppose Bail Despite Suspect's Denial
A 73-year-old former village chief in Lopburi has been arrested as the alleged mastermind behind the murder-for-hire killing of a 71-year-old retired military officer shot dead while cycling in March, with police opposing bail due to eviden
Tragic Stabbing: Mental Health Patient Stops Taking Medication, Stabs Sleeping Brother Fatally
A 49-year-old man died after being stabbed in the ribs by his younger brother, who had stopped taking psychiatric medication and was in an altered mental state, in Surat Thani Province.
Economist Party Set to Unveil Big Ch., Former Renowned Police Chief, as Bangkok Governor Candidate
The Economist Party is set to field former National Police Commissioner Chaiyathep Saesaewetch as its Bangkok governor candidate, shifting focus from initially-discussed rival Big J., with backing from his influential classmate still report
Young Man Seeks Justice After Former Drunk Police Officer Grazes His Car and Refuses Compensation, Invokes Rank During Negotiations
A 23-year-old Bangkok driver is seeking justice after a retired Police Colonel allegedly struck his vehicle while intoxicated, refused compensation, and invoked his rank to intimidate him during negotiations.
Chinese Man Arrested at Suvarnabhumi for Destroying Auto Gate and Assaulting Officials
A Chinese national was arrested at Suvarnabhumi Airport after destroying two automated passport machines and assaulting immigration officers on May 13, causing damage valued at approximately 481,500 baht.
Teacher Confiscates Phone and Demands 10,000 Baht Ransom, Claims It's School Policy; Police Negotiations Fail, Student Withdraws
A Narathiwat student withdrew from his Bangkok school after a teacher confiscated his phone and demanded 10,000 baht to return it, claiming school policy allowed confiscation. Police mediation failed when the teacher refused to return the d
Legal wife contacts police after husband confesses mistress’s murder
A 42-year-old Thai man surrendered to police in Nonthaburi after killing his mistress, bringing her body to the station in his car following his confession to his legal wife.
Japan Warns Citizens Against Child Sexual Abuse in Indonesia—Offenders Face Prosecution in Both Countries
Japan's embassy in Jakarta warned nationals that child sexual abuse will result in prosecution in both Indonesia and Japan, following reports of Japanese-language social media posts boasting about exploitation of minors.
Air Conditioning Technician Arrested for Indecent Exposure in Front of Former Miss Universe While She Jogged
A 31-year-old air conditioning technician was arrested in Nonthaburi after exposing himself to a former Miss Universe Thailand while she jogged on May 4, confessing to the indecent act and admitting to similar previous offenses.
Man Accused of Attempted Murder Found Dead in Holding Cell While Two Cellmates Slept
A 41-year-old suspect accused of attempted murder was found dead in a holding cell at Thalang Police Station in Phuket, with initial signs suggesting he died by suicide while two cellmates slept nearby.
Surat Thani Provincial Police Request Region 8 Establish Task Force to Combat Nominee Company Cases
Surat Thani police requested Region 8 establish a task force targeting nominee company crimes after raids on 30 firms uncovered fraudulent land holdings worth 150 million baht and 25 prosecutions.
Police Dismantle 'maruay 365' Illegal Gambling Network with Annual Turnover of 480 Million Baht
Police arrested a former officer and dismantled the 'maruay 365' online gambling network operating across Thailand with 64,000 members and 480 million baht in annual turnover. The suspect managed customer communications for the illegal site