Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Hero honored: Praised for Grade 9 student who saved man's life after truck severed his leg
A 17-year-old high school student in Phetchabun applied first aid skills to save a man who lost his leg in a trailer truck accident on June 17. The girl stopped the bleeding, kept the victim conscious by talking to him, and called emergency
Warning Over Online Durian Purchase: 71-Year-Old Woman Defrauded by Scammers Impersonating Popular Facebook Page
A 71-year-old woman in Sathu lost 700 baht after scammers impersonated a popular local durian seller on Facebook, taking payment via QR code but never delivering the fruit.
Prominent Buddhist Abbot Arrested for Sexually Abusing Four Young Novice Monks After Fleeing to Uttaradit
A prominent abbot and novice monk were arrested after fleeing a temple in Songkhla for allegedly sexually abusing four young novices ages 12-14; police tracked them to Uttaradit province after they went on the run when charges were filed.
Tragedy: Three Men Feeding Fish Cages Lose Control, One Drowns While Two Survive
A 48-year-old man drowned in Nakhon Ratchasima's Mueang Bun Reservoir on June 29 after a rope snapped while three residents were feeding fish cages, causing the cage to drift over 200 meters away. His body was recovered the following day af
A Counterclaim in the Ring: Lawyer Aun Sues Supachai Over False Accusations in Khao Krachong Land Title Case
Lawyer Aun has filed a counterclaim against Bhumjaithai legal advisor Supachai Jaisamut for false accusations after a court dismissed Supachai's original defamation case related to disputed Khao Krachong land titles in Buriram province.
Thai Airways hostess arrested smuggling heroin into Australia
MELBOURNE: Thai Airways International has pledged full cooperation with Australian authorities after a Thai air hostess was arrested and heroin seized from her bags at Melbourne airport.
Mahout Killed in Elephant Attack in Phang Nga
A Thai mahout died and an Omani tourist was injured when a 20-year-old elephant became agitated during a guided ride in Phang Nga's Song Prak subdistrict on Saturday, trampling the mahout fatally after he fell while trying to control the an
Police Committee Chairman conducts ‘study visit’ Phuket City Police Station
House of Representatives Police Committee visited Phuket City Police Station to evaluate traffic management and crime prevention efforts, pledging support to resolve chronic congestion at Koh Kaew.
Patong Police Arrest Trio for Nighttime Copper Wire Theft
Patong police arrested three Thai nationals for stealing copper wire and electrical equipment from abandoned buildings in the Patong-Karon area during nighttime operations.
Phuket Provincial Administrative Chief Officer Arrested in Alleged National Exam Bribery Case
Phuket's Provincial Administrative Chief Officer was arrested on bribery charges related to local government recruitment exams following an Anti-Corruption Police investigation.
International Schools Checked as Phuket Targets Illegal Nominee Businesses
Phuket police launched a crackdown on nominee businesses and illegal land occupation, including inspections of international schools as part of efforts to combat organized crime.
Phuket Police Raid Busts Downtown Drug Den, Three Suspects Arrested
Phuket City Police dismantled a downtown drug distribution operation Thursday, arresting three suspects and seizing crystal methamphetamine from a residence in Soi Phunphol 11.