Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
King Extends Royal Care To Injured, Deceased Monks In Truck Crash
The King has granted royal medical care to monks injured in a pickup truck collision with a Buddhist alms procession in Mukdahan Province that killed at least 10 monks on July 2.
Manual Transmission Driver Insists 11-Year-Old Can Really Drive
A manual transmission driver claims an 11-year-old boy who crashed into ten Buddha statues after a 10-kilometer drive actually possessed real driving skills, arguing the child must have shifted gears to prevent engine stalling.
Thai Officials Face Discipline Over Local Gov Exam Fraud
Five civil servants from Thailand's Department of Local Administration face discipline after suspected corruption was discovered in a local government civil service exam; the Interior Ministry is establishing a disciplinary committee to inv
Deputy District Chief Arrested For Extorting 6,000 Baht In Gun Transfer Fee
A deputy district chief in Saraburi province was arrested for extorting 6,000 baht from a man seeking to transfer inherited firearms, with undercover officers documenting the illegal payment in May.
Chiang Mai Military Kills Four Drug Smugglers
Thai border patrol forces killed four drug smugglers in a five-minute firefight in Chiang Mai on July 2, seizing 760,000 methamphetamine tablets, heroin, and raw opium worth millions of baht.
Construction Crane Collapses in Bangkok, One Injured
A construction crane collapsed in Bangkok's Bang Rak district on July 3, injuring one person who was taken to hospital. Authorities cordoned off the area while investigating the cause.
South Korean Bank Manager Steals With Cartoon Toy Money
A South Korean bank manager embezzled over 70 million won by replacing real cash in the vault with colorful cartoon toy money featuring ducks and bears, a scheme that went undetected until an employee spotted irregularities.
Police Locate Delivery Driver in Drug Smuggling Case
Police have located a delivery rider suspected of dropping off packages to airline employee Ms. Mina, who was arrested in Australia on drug trafficking charges, and brought him in for questioning at Bangkok Metropolitan Police Headquarters.
11-Year-Old Boy with Autism Crashes Truck Into Monks
An 11-year-old boy with autism crashed his parents' pickup truck into a Buddhist alms procession in Mukdahan province, killing 10 monks. Authorities are coordinating welfare protections for the child, who was registered as disabled before t
British Tourist Arrested for Assaulting Phuket Tuk-Tuk Driver
A 33-year-old British tourist has been arrested in Phuket for assaulting a tuk-tuk driver in Patong after the incident circulated on social media, with Thai authorities revoking his visa and detaining him for legal proceedings.
Tutor Center Owner Facing Interrogation Over Civil Service Exam Fraud
A tutor center owner faces interrogation over allegations of defrauding civil service exam applicants by falsely promising placements in government agencies for fees reaching 300,000 baht. Police are gathering evidence from multiple victims
Police Dismantle Tiger Gambling Network, Seize 46 Million Baht
Police dismantled a major online gambling network handling over 500 million baht monthly, arresting three suspects in Chiang Mai and seizing 46 million baht in assets including luxury vehicles and cash.