Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Abbot Flees Temple During Drug Test
The abbot of a Prachuap Khiri Khan temple fled through a window during a drug test on September 21, hours after authorities arrived to test residents following villagers' reports of suspected drug activity. Officers found drug paraphernalia
Homeowner Targeted Twice: Thief Cuts Power Lines, Damages Worth 40,000 Baht
A homeowner in Pathum Thani filed a burglary report after an intruder cut and stole electrical wiring worth 40,000 baht, marking the second such incident that has left residents fearful.
Death Sentence For Cyanide Poisoner In Loan Dispute Murder
A 39-year-old woman was sentenced to death for poisoning a loan investor with cyanide in Phetchaburi in August 2022 over a dispute involving borrowed funds for a loan scheme.
Rider Reports Pickup Spewing Black Smoke, Driver Claims Police Rank
A white Isuzu pickup driver in Nakhon Ratchasima deliberately spewed black smoke at a motorcycle rider on September 22, then claimed to be a police sergeant when confronted. Authorities are investigating whether the driver's police affiliat
Justice Minister Transfers Senior Police Officer to PM's Office
Senior police officer Yutthana Praedham was transferred to the Prime Minister's Office as a special advisor, while Police Colonel Piya Ruksakul was appointed DSI director, with the Justice Minister denying the moves were politically motivat
Worker Transport Truck Overturns in Chonburi, 11 Injured
A worker transport truck overturned on Route 36 in Chonburi's Bang Lamung district, injuring 11 people when the driver swerved to avoid another vehicle on a slippery section of road.
34 Forex Suspects Including Politician, Ex-Actress Referred for Prosecution
Thai authorities referred 34 suspects in a Forex-3D investment scheme to prosecutors this week, including a ruling party MP and former actress, with charges to follow after bail hearings.
Man Arrested for Luring Student, Recording Video for Blackmail
A 24-year-old Ayutthaya vocational student was arrested in Bangkok for luring a 15-year-old girl via Facebook, secretly recording intimate moments, and using the video to blackmail her into staying in the relationship.
Drug-Impaired Driver Crashes at Chalong Circle
A drug-impaired driver crashed his car at Chalong Circle this morning, flipping onto its roof after hitting another vehicle at high speed. The driver faces charges of drug-impaired and negligent driving.
Anti-Money Laundering Office Seizes 13 Million Baht From Online Gambling Network
Thailand's Anti-Money Laundering Office seized an additional 13 million baht from an online gambling network linked to Chonnapat, adding to 170 million baht previously confiscated from the operation.
Student Admits Carelessness After Accidentally Throwing Phone Away
A 19-year-old student in Udon Thani admitted he carelessly discarded his iPhone 13 in a trash bin, which a homeless man later found and attempted to sell before police intervened. The student initially filed a complaint but dropped charges
Police Halt Drug Smuggler After High-Speed Chase and Crash
Police apprehended a Yala man after he rammed a police vehicle and crashed while transporting 3.2 million methamphetamine pills through Lampang on September 22. Officers seized the drugs, pickup truck, and phone following a tip about the la