Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
20-Year-Old Woman Arrested at Bang Kaew Hotel for Luring 15-Year-Old Girl into Sexual Exploitation
A 20-year-old woman was arrested at a Bangkok hotel after luring a 15-year-old girl into sexual exploitation through Facebook, with police conducting an undercover operation that rescued the minor from the suspect's arrangement.
Australian Mother Jailed for Faking Son's Cancer, Scamming Community Out of Donations
An Australian woman was sentenced to over four years in prison for fabricating her son's cancer diagnosis and using fake medical treatments and social media to fraudulently collect thousands in donations from the community.
British man arrested in Chiang Mai for visa overstay
A British national was arrested in Chiang Mai for overstaying his visa after entering Thailand under the visa exemption scheme and failing to extend his stay or leave within the permitted 60-day period.
Two arrested in Thalang over ‘loan shark’ operation
Two men arrested in Thalang were accused of operating an illegal online lending and pawn scheme that charged borrowers interest rates as high as 60% monthly.
Thai National Police and Meta Strengthen Cooperation to Combat Online Crime
Thai National Police and Meta have removed 158,365 gambling pages from Facebook and plan to expand enforcement against scams, investment fraud, and fake job schemes. The partnership also includes a digital citizenship program launching in l
Highway Police Bust Suspected Drug-Linked Vehicle with Forged Documents—VIN Matches Car Missing for 13 Years
Highway Police arrested a man in Songkhla with a stolen Mitsubishi Spacewagon that had been missing for 13 years, discovering forged license plates and registration documents during a drug-trafficking investigation.
Escalating Crackdown on International Call Center Gangs and Human Trafficking, Targeting Tier 1 Status
Thailand's police and government agencies are working with the U.S. to combat international call center gangs and human trafficking, with Thai officials presenting evidence of operations affecting over 10,000 victims across Southeast Asia.
Suvarnabhumi Checkpoint Intercepts Taiwanese Woman Smuggling 30 Indian Star Tortoises
A 19-year-old Taiwanese woman was arrested at Suvarnabhumi Airport attempting to smuggle 30 endangered Indian star tortoises to Taipei, with the animals taped to her body to avoid detection.
Authorities Bust Illegal Duck Egg Smuggling Warehouse, Seize Over 20,000 Counterfeit Items Bound for Bangkok
Police raided a warehouse in Sa Kaeo Province and arrested three people smuggling over 14,000 duck eggs and 20,000 counterfeit items destined for Bangkok.
Australian Man Arrested After Five-Month Solo Boat Journey to Evade Sex Crime Monitoring
A 57-year-old Australian sex offender was arrested in Khon Kaen after illegally sailing to Thailand to escape monitoring requirements, evading Australian authorities for five months by boat.
Family appeals to media: Son with brain condition lured into hi-lo gambling by police officer, loses over 100,000 baht
A police sergeant in Phatthalung is accused of luring a 20-year-old man with a brain condition into high-stakes gambling, resulting in over 100,000 baht in losses and threats when the family sought help.
Australian International Criminal Arrested in Khon Kaen Safe House
Australian sex offender Richard was arrested in a Khon Kaen safe house after fleeing to Thailand to escape prosecution, with Thai and Australian authorities coordinating his capture and planned extradition.