Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Police Dismantle Multi-Level Marketing Network Promoting AI IOTA Cryptocurrency Trading Robot; Victims Lose Over 23 Million Baht
Police arrested two men running a multi-level marketing scheme that defrauded investors of over 23 million baht through a fake AI cryptocurrency trading robot promising guaranteed returns.
Big Joke's Lawyer Files Human Rights Complaint Against Police Spokesperson Over Press Conference Releasing Audio Clips
Former Deputy National Police Commander Surachet Hakphaul filed a human rights complaint against the police spokesperson for releasing audio recordings at a press conference in a bribery case, arguing it violated presumption of innocence an
Man Arrested Moments After Prison Release on Fraud Warrant
A man was arrested within moments of his release from Rayong Central Prison on an outstanding fraud warrant linked to a Bangkok case. Highway police had staked out the prison entrance and immediately took him into custody as he walked throu
Lawmakers Call for MP Kamolasakdi Shooting Case to Be Elevated to Special Status, Alleging State Uses IO Operations to Spread Misinformation and Deflect Issues
Lawmakers are calling for the attempted assassination case of Nakhon Si Thammarat MP Kamolasakdi to be elevated to special status, alleging authorities are using information operations to spread misinformation and deflect from the shooting
Phatthalung police accused of deceiving mentally ill man during Hi-Lo gambling
Parents in Phatthalung accused a police officer of tricking their mentally ill son into gambling, resulting in a loss of 120,000 baht. The officer allegedly exploited the 20-year-old's condition during a Hi-Lo session at his residence in Ap
Aggressive Crackdown Nets 662 Smuggled Goods Cases from February to March; Cigarettes Lead the Way with Over 200,000 Packs
Revenue authorities seized over 200,000 smuggled cigarette packs across seven lower southern provinces from February to March, with 662 contraband cases generating 245.55 million baht in fines and penalties—a 119% increase from the previous
Gunman Shoots Palm Oil Plantation Owner Dead in Orchard
A 57-year-old palm oil plantation owner was shot dead in his orchard in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province on April 30; police suspect the assailants were acquaintances and are investigating debts and personal disputes as possible motives.
Woman freed after lorry crashes into tree in Khon Kaen
A six-wheeled truck swerved off Highway 2062 in Khon Kaen and crashed into a tree, trapping a 34-year-old woman inside. Rescue crews used hydraulic equipment to free her within an hour after the driver fell asleep at the wheel.
Police Bust Fraudulent Company Luring Workers Abroad with False Promises; Over 100 Victims Lose 20 Million Baht
Police arrested two men in Tak province for running a fake overseas job recruitment scam that defrauded over 100 victims of 20 million baht through false promises of agricultural work in New Zealand and Australia.
Officer Suspended as Police Chief Orders Urgent Investigation into Gambling Charges Involving Intellectually Disabled Child
A Region 9 police officer has been suspended pending investigation into allegations he coerced an intellectually disabled child into illegal gambling while acting as dealer at a private residence in Phatthalung province.
International Korean Scammer Arrested in Luxury Condo with Ice Drug; Subject of INTERPOL Red Notice
A 31-year-old Korean national wanted on an INTERPOL Red Notice for telecom fraud and human trafficking was arrested at a Bangkok luxury condo with methamphetamine in his possession on April 30.
Luxury Villa on Koh Samui: Arrest of Dangerous Criminal and Leader of 'Avengers' Gang
An Israeli national wanted for violent crimes including murder and bomb-making was arrested at a luxury villa in Koh Samui and deported after Thai immigration police coordinated with Interpol and the Israeli Embassy.