Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Man Searching for Clams Discovers Decapitated Buddha Head Underwater
A clam diver in Buriram discovered a decapitated Buddha head stuffed in a burlap sack underwater, prompting police to launch an investigation and seek experts to identify the artifact's origin and track down those responsible for its theft.
Chinese loan sharks ‘charged 3,780% a year’
BANGKOK: Thai police are hunting for five Chinese lenders who have lent to about 20,000 people through apps and charge borrowers an annual interest rate of 3,780%.
Teacher Files Harassment Complaint Against D.A.R.E. Officer Over Obscene Video
A female teacher in Rayong filed a harassment complaint against a D.A.R.E. officer who allegedly sent her an obscene video via Line, claiming his escalating inappropriate behavior has made her feel unsafe at work.
No Gray Area – Strict Traffic Enforcement Required Following Train-Bus Collision
Eight people died in a train-bus collision blamed on negligent parking and safety lapses by multiple parties, prompting authorities to implement strict new traffic enforcement around railway tracks.
Police Bust Tiger-Dragon Gambling Den at Popular Resort, Seize Over 5.5 Million Baht in Chips
Police raided an illegal Tiger-Dragon gambling operation at a Rayong resort on May 24, arresting 14 people and seizing over 5.5 million baht in chips and gambling equipment.
Frightening Moment: Parent Leaves 5-Year-Old Locked Inside Delivery Van, Rescue Teams Rush to Free Child Safely
A 5-year-old was rescued from a locked delivery van on Chiang Mai-Lampoon Road after the vehicle's automatic locking system engaged while a parent made a brief delivery stop. Rescue teams freed the child safely within 10 minutes with no inj
17-year-old claims he was lured by 19-year-old woman to be beaten unconscious by ex-boyfriend's gang after meeting on dating app
A 17-year-old was lured to a Bangkok homestay by a woman he met on a dating app and beaten unconscious by a gang on May 23; CCTV suggests the woman set up the attack.
Female Teacher Files Complaint Against New D.A.R.E. Police Officer Over Harassment and Obscene Videos
A 29-year-old teacher in Rayong filed a complaint against a D.A.R.E. police officer after he sent her obscene videos following persistent harassment via messaging and unwanted meal invitations.
Man arrested with knife for sexually assaulting 16-year-old granniece; mother vows to pursue case to the fullest
A 33-year-old man was arrested in Kamphaeng Phet Province after allegedly sexually assaulting his 16-year-old granniece at knifepoint on May 23. The victim's mother vowed to pursue the case to completion.
Rocket explosion at Yasothon festival site leaves several injured
A traditional rocket exploded at a festival launch site in Yasothon province on May 24, injuring several people including a 45-year-old man with severe burns. Three pickup trucks were destroyed in the blast at Ban Don Klang rocket field.
Viral Facebook sex livestream scandal spreads across Thai social media
Thai cyber police launched an investigation after explicit sex livestreams circulated widely on Facebook on May 23, with authorities warning the public not to share the material to avoid violating the Computer Crime Act.
Ubon Ratchathani Shaken by Firework Explosion at Ban Don Klang Grounds; Multiple Injured, Vehicles Damaged
A firework explosion at Ban Don Klang temple grounds in Ubon Ratchathani injured three people and damaged vehicles on May 24, occurring while workers were cleaning the explosive materials.