Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Drunk Taxi Driver Crashes Into 5 Vehicles at Red Light, Dies in Police Custody; Wife Warns She Had Told Him to Stay Home
A 47-year-old taxi driver died in police custody in Pathum Thani after being arrested for driving drunk and crashing into five vehicles at a traffic light the night before.
Government Cracks Down on Knock-Down House Contractor Over Substandard Construction Affecting 50+ Victims with Over 30 Million Baht in Damages
A Kalasin contractor has defrauded over 50 people of more than 30 million baht by delivering incomplete knock-down house frames that didn't match social media advertisements, prompting Thai authorities to crack down and offer free legal ass
71-Year-Old Woman Narrowly Escapes Death as Storm Tears Down Roadside Shelter onto Her
A 71-year-old woman suffered a head wound when strong winds collapsed a roadside shelter onto her in Buriram's Nang Rong district on May 25, but rescuers extracted her conscious and alive.
Police Dismantle Northeast Drug Trafficking Network, Seize Over 20 Million Methamphetamine Pills and Arrest 4 Suspects
Thai police dismantled a sophisticated Northeast drug trafficking network on May 25, seizing over 20 million methamphetamine pills and arresting four suspects who employed teenage couriers to transport drugs from the Loei Province border to
Two Youths Arrested for Secretly Purchasing Firearms Near Sathorn Roundabout, Claims Self-Defense
Two teenagers were arrested near Sathorn Roundabout in Bangkok with an illegal handgun, shotgun, and ammunition they claimed to have purchased online for self-defense.
Sonthiya Files Complaint with Police to Investigate Piyabutr's Post on Abolishing the Privy Council as Violating Articles 108-112
A political activist filed a complaint with police accusing Move Forward Party member Dr. Piyabutr Saengkanokkul of violating lèse-majesté laws by reposting comments about abolishing the Privy Council, claiming the proposal disrespects the
Family seeks justice after sisters assaulted in late night attack
A delivery worker was arrested in Phetchaburi's Cha-am district after allegedly entering the bedroom of two teenage sisters and assaulting them at 2:30 a.m. on May 19; the family is pursuing legal action after the suspect was caught when th
Renowned Doctor Airlifted to Bangkok for Emergency Brain Surgery After Hit-and-Run by Intoxicated Foreign Motorcyclist
A renowned Thai physician was airlifted to Bangkok for emergency brain surgery after being hit by an intoxicated British motorcyclist on Koh Phangan; the suspect faces charges including reckless driving, hit-and-run, and drug possession.
Teacher Files Complaint Against Commander After Police Officer Sexually Harasses Her, Sends Explicit Images via Line
A 29-year-old teacher filed a complaint against a police Lance Corporal who sent her explicit images and threatening messages via Line chat, alleging sexual harassment. The officer has been transferred pending disciplinary investigation, wi
Thai Helps Thai Plus Day One: Social Media Shows 69% Successful Registration Despite App Crashes
Over 17 million Thais successfully registered for the Thai Helps Thai Plus energy relief program on its first day despite widespread app crashes, with social media showing 69% positive sentiment about the initiative that will provide monthl
Digital Minister Chaiychanok Dismisses Meta's AI Detection Claims in Obscene Livestream Case
Thailand's Digital Minister rejected Meta's claims that AI couldn't detect obscene livestreams, saying the platform's explanation about image manipulation and account switching is implausible given content appeared within seconds. New regul
Six Police Officers Charged in Extortion Case Linked to Chinese Nationals and Cambodia-Based Scam Network
Six police officers are now charged in an extortion scheme targeting Chinese nationals connected to a Cambodia-based scam network, with investigators expanding the case to include human smuggling operations involving Thai, Chinese, and Camb