Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Cyber Police Train Students to Spot Online Scams
Thai cyber police trained over 1,100 students at a Chiang Mai school to recognize online scams including investment fraud, impersonation, and phishing. The Cyber C.A.T. program aims to build digital literacy and recruit student volunteers a
Officials Linked to Local Exam Fraud Continue Working Normally
Officials suspected of cheating on civil service exams in Nakhon Ratchasima continue working at their posts while authorities await central government confirmation before taking action. The province has identified 152 individuals allegedly
Nonthaburi Governor Tightens Security After Shooting Deaths
Nonthaburi Governor Chetsada Mosikaratana announced heightened security measures across the province following fatal shootings at a school and provincial offices on August 10. A by-election will be required to replace the slain PAO leader,
PM Orders Crackdown on Shooting Suspect Without Handcuffs
Prime Minister Anutin ordered a swift crackdown on Chalerm Riowraeng, a former Nonthaburi MP accused of shooting a PAO chairman, after the suspect appeared at a news conference without handcuffs hours after the incident. Anutin vowed strict
Driver Charged After Car Plows Into Childcare Center, 19 Hurt
A sedan crashed into a childcare center in Kanchanaburi province on August 7, injuring 19 preschoolers aged 2–4. The 54-year-old driver and his companion tested positive for methamphetamine and face five charges including reckless driving a
Pattaya Officials Suspended Over Alleged Tourist Extortion
Six Pattaya officials and contractors were suspended after tourists reported being pressured to pay 2,000–3,000 baht in cash at Bali Hai Headland without receipts for alleged violations. The city launched an investigation on August 9 and wi
Con Artist Poses as Lender, Secretly Records Students in Video Calls
A con artist posing as a lender on social media secretly recorded students during video calls, then distributed explicit footage with personal details to extort victims across Southern Thailand.
Condo Clothesline Falls on Motorcycle, Injures Two in Bangkok
A clothesline falling from a Bangkok condominium struck a motorcycle on July 25, causing it to crash into two other vehicles and injuring two people. The building resident was charged with negligence but the case was settled through mediati
Police Bust Foreign Nominee Network in Hua Hin Pool Villa Raid
Police arrested 13 foreign nationals in Hua Hin after busting a network using Thai nominees to illegally own pool villas worth millions of baht, part of an ongoing nationwide crackdown on foreign property schemes.
Police Hunt Illegal Taxi Driver Who Overcharged Laotian Passenger 4,500 Baht
Police are hunting an unlicensed taxi driver in Ubon Ratchathani who allegedly intimidated and overcharged a Laotian passenger 4,500 baht for a 94-kilometer trip, sparking a crackdown on illegal vehicles operating from the bus station.
Police Seize 166kg of Crystal Meth from Malaysian Driver
Police arrested a 20-year-old Malaysian driver and seized 166 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine from a white BMW at a Hua Hin checkpoint after investigating a larger drug trafficking network smuggling narcotics from Suvarnabhumi Airport.
Commerce Ministry Raids Hauykhwang, Finds 9 Risky Businesses
Commerce Ministry officials raided nine businesses in Hauykhwang and found three hotels and six restaurants operating illegally with foreign ownership structures and unauthorized workers. Authorities are investigating nominee operators and