Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
15 Buddhist Monks Survive Pickup Truck Crash
An 11-year-old boy driving a stolen pickup truck struck a Buddhist monk procession in Mukdahan Province, killing eight monks and leaving 15 others injured, with four in critical condition.
Police Seize 202 Meth Pills At Phuket Checkpoint
Police arrested a Ranong man at Phuket Checkpoint after discovering 202 meth pills hidden in his truck's roof lining during a routine inspection Wednesday.
Flight Attendant May Avoid Charges If Duped Into Smuggling Heroin
Thai authorities seized over 17 kilograms of heroin destined for Australia and Taiwan in a crackdown on an international drug trafficking network, with a flight attendant potentially facing no charges if she was duped into transporting the
Myanmar Driver Arrested After Hit-and-Run, 8 Million Meth Pills Found
A Myanmar driver was arrested after hitting a motorcycle and fleeing in Kamphaeng Phet; police found 8 million methamphetamine pills worth 500 million baht hidden in his pickup truck.
Van Crashes, Spills Paint, Covers Occupants White
A van carrying latex paint crashed on a Shanghai expressway, leaving its two occupants completely covered in white paint; both were unharmed despite the messy incident.
Eight Monks Killed After Car Hits Buddhist Procession
An 11-year-old boy stole a vehicle and struck a Buddhist monk procession in Mukdahan Province on July 2, killing eight monks and injuring thirteen others. The Supreme Patriarch has ordered merit-making ceremonies and support for the survivo
Woman Loses 90,000 Baht in Handbag Scam, Receives Sour Milk
A woman lost 90,000 baht buying designer handbags through Facebook, only to receive sour milk instead, joining at least 10 other victims of an elaborate online scam. The seller used convincing videos and real Facebook credentials to build t
Officials Seize Over 5 Tons of Smuggled Pork
Authorities seized 5.3 tons of smuggled pork skin valued at 480,000 baht from a Chiang Mai cold storage facility, part of a crackdown on illegal agricultural imports that could spread disease and harm local farmers.
Boy Dies From Rabies After Bat Contact During Sleep
An 11-year-old boy in Ontario died from rabies after a bat contacted his face during sleep in 2024, highlighting the critical importance of seeking immediate medical care for any bat exposure, even without visible bite marks.
Former Phuket Governor Charged With Abuse Of Power
Former Phuket Governor Jamlearn Tiphapongthada faces criminal charges for issuing a hotel license in 2016 without required environmental approval, violating multiple laws and regulations.
Local Government Exam Fraud: Five Officials Disciplined
Five Department of Local Administration officials face disciplinary action after an investigation uncovered widespread score alterations in a local government exam, with nearly 61 percent of sampled answer sheets showing mismatches between
Police Seize 24kg Heroin Hidden in Coffee Bags, Silk Clothing
Thai police seized 24.38 kilograms of heroin hidden in coffee bags, silk clothing, and winter jackets packed in five international parcels destined for Australia and Taiwan. The operation traced the shipment origin to Loei Province and iden