Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Stolen Vehicle Hits Monks, Five Dead In Maha Sarakham
A stolen pickup truck hit a Buddhist monks' alms procession in Maha Sarakham Province on July 2, killing five monks and injuring seven others. Police say a youth was driving the vehicle taken from his parents.
Drug Suspect Shot Dead in Police Gunfight in Korat
A suspected drug trafficker was shot dead during a gunfight with police in Nakhon Ratchasima after he allegedly opened fire while trying to escape a methamphetamine sting operation. Officers recovered a handgun, methamphetamine pills, and a
PM Returns From France, Tackles Drug Case And Graft Issues
PM Anuthín returned from France on July 2 to address drug trafficking and corruption cases, including a Thai Airways flight attendant arrested in Australia for heroin smuggling.
Drug Agents Trace Heroin Smuggling Ring Through Three Routes
Thai drug agents have dismantled a heroin smuggling network operating through three routes from the Golden Triangle, with shipments smuggled by an airline crew member to Australia. Authorities expect to reveal full details within one to two
Cambodian Beggar Arrested in Pattaya Sweep Operation
Police in Pattaya arrested a disabled Cambodian beggar on July 1st after viral photos showed him panhandling with his young child, sparking a wider sweep that nabbed two additional beggars and rescued three children from exploitation.
Anti-Corruption Panel Probes Local Exam Fraud Scheme
A parliamentary anti-corruption committee is investigating a civil service exam fraud scheme involving state officials, with ten civil servants already arrested in Nonthaburi as authorities work to identify the masterminds behind the scam.
Narcotics Bureau Identifies Heroin Package Recipient Named 'Dear'
Thai narcotics authorities have identified a woman nicknamed "Dear" as the intended recipient of heroin smuggled by a Thai Airways flight attendant arrested in Melbourne on June 25, though her nationality remains unconfirmed. Police are lau
Doctors Surgically Remove Stone-Like Mass From Woman's Body
Surgeons at Hatyai Center Hospital in Songkhla Province successfully removed a stone-like mass containing beads and other foreign objects from a 47-year-old woman's reproductive tract after she revealed an Indonesian occult practitioner had
Police Seize Over 2,000 Packs Of Smuggled Cigarettes
Police seized over 2,000 packs of smuggled cigarettes at Rawai Post Office, with authorities investigating the distribution network behind the shipment.
Anonymous Tipster's GPS Coordinates Rescue Depressed Driver
A mysterious tipster sent GPS coordinates that led rescuers to a depressed woman found in a remote forest in Rayong, sparking widespread speculation about how the stranger knew her exact location.
FIFA Reports 11% Rise In Online Racial Abuse During 2026 World Cup
FIFA's monitoring service detected an 11% surge in online racial abuse during 2026 World Cup qualifying, with racist messages making up a significant portion of inappropriate content across social media platforms.
Lawyer Files Local Exam Fraud Case With Parliament Committee
A lawyer has asked Parliament's political development committee to investigate local government exam fraud involving over 1,000 test-takers, citing concerns that the Interior Ministry may not pursue perpetrators despite arrests by anti-corr