Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Arrested at Gas Station: Violent Bar Guard Attacks Customer with Bottle and Knife
A bar security guard was arrested at a gas station in Pathum Thani on May 13 after allegedly attacking a customer with a bottle and knife during a dispute in March, leaving the victim with severe injuries.
Woman Arrested at Suvarnabhumi Airport Over Theft Charges After Returning from US
A 42-year-old woman was arrested at Suvarnabhumi Airport after returning from the US on theft charges stemming from a 2024 breakup, when she allegedly took her ex-partner's belongings during their split in Bangkok.
Koh Phangan police blitz coincides with PM’s visit
Hundreds of police raided businesses and properties suspected of illegal foreign ownership on Koh Phangan during Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's visit to the island.
Tragic: Suspect Dies in Custody at Muang Singburi Police Station After Accumulating Stress Over Old Cases
A 44-year-old man detained at Muang Singburi Police Station died by suicide in his cell on May 13, reportedly overwhelmed by stress from multiple pending legal cases. He hanged himself with a long-sleeved shirt while awaiting fingerprinting
Horse Account Scam Expanded: Police Arrest Ringleader, Seize Cash, Mobile Phones, and Illegal Firearms
Police arrested a 27-year-old ringleader of a horse account scam operation in Chanthaburi, seizing 1.5 million baht, illegal firearms, and drug paraphernalia during a May 12 raid.
Police dismantle online gambling network with 72-million-baht annual turnover
Thai cybercrime police shut down an online gambling network in Ranong that generated 72 million baht annually, arresting a 24-year-old woman who worked as an administrator for the platform with over 36,000 members.
Former Executive Denies Intoxication in Hit-and-Run Dispute, Claims Self-Defense Fear; Clarifies Report About Three Police Stations
A former mobile executive denied being intoxicated during a January hit-and-run dispute, claiming he was struck by the other party and acted in self-defense during the heated argument that followed a minor vehicle collision.
24 Thai Nationals Arrested Attempting Illegal Border Crossing to Cambodia for Fake Bank Account Scheme
Twenty-four Thai nationals were arrested attempting to illegally cross into Cambodia near Aranyaprathet, where they were being recruited to open fraudulent bank accounts for a scam worth 25,000 baht per person.
PM raids illegal pool villa on Koh Phangan, uncovers Israeli using Thai nominee, orders financial investigation
Prime Minister Anuthim raided an illegal pool villa on Koh Phangan operated by an Israeli national using a Thai nominee, ordering financial investigations into the scheme that circumvents Thailand's foreign ownership restrictions.
Drug-Fueled Couple Unable to Sleep After Binge Use Road for Joy Ride, Caught at Police Checkpoint
A man and woman high on methamphetamine were caught riding a motorcycle through Nakhon Ratchasima after an all-night drug binge left them unable to sleep; police found 119 meth pills in their possession at a checkpoint.
Royal Decree Grants Promotion to Female Police Major General Following Complaint of Unfair Treatment
A female police officer who filed a complaint of unfair treatment in the 2567 appointment process has been promoted to major general and reassigned to a higher nursing position at the Police Hospital, effective October 2568.
Former Mobile Operator Executive Involved in Hit-and-Run Reports to Police
A former mobile operator executive reported to police on hit-and-run charges in Bangkok's Ladphrao area, allegedly hitting a car while intoxicated in January and fleeing the scene after exchanging insurance details.