Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
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
Famous Amulet Devotee Questions Police Over Foundation Probe
Prominent amulet devotee Paeng Suphan appeared at Bangkok's Central Investigation Police Bureau on September 22 to clarify his role as a board member of a foundation under investigation following the arrest of its founder, former abbot Atic
Fishing Boat Sinks in Storm; Search Continues for Missing Crew
A fishing boat with about 20 crew members sank in heavy seas off southern Thailand on September 21; authorities are searching for missing crew while confirming survivors and fatalities.
Woman Dies in Truck Crash on Phatthalung Return
A 30-year-old woman died when the truck she was riding in overturned on Phetkasem Road in Phatthalung early September 22 during heavy rain; her husband, the driver, was seriously injured.
Prominent Buddha Amulet Trader Denies Role in Foundation Scandal
A prominent Buddha amulet trader denied involvement in a temple foundation scandal during a police investigation in Ayutthaya, claiming he lacks authority over fund disbursements and the money remains intact.
Six-Wheel Truck Flips on Pattaya Road, 11 Injured
A six-wheel worker transport truck overturned on Highway 36 near Pattaya on September 22, injuring 11 people when the driver swerved to avoid another vehicle on a slippery road section.
Buddhist Monk Attacks Acting Abbot Over Ceremony Exclusion
A junior monk attacked the acting abbot of a Rachaburi temple on September 20 after being excluded from a merit ceremony, causing ear injuries and hearing loss. The abbot suspects drug use and has requested authorities conduct testing of al