Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Border Patrol Intercepts Drug-Laden Pickup Truck, Arrests Driver and Seizes 2 Million Methamphetamine Pills
Border Patrol Police in Chiang Mai intercepted a pickup truck and arrested the driver after discovering 2 million methamphetamine pills during a checkpoint operation near the northern border.
Abusive Rescue Volunteer Beat Wife Over Old Flame Chat, She Files for Divorce; He Surrenders to Police, Angry at Media for 'Trivializing' Family Matter
A volunteer firefighter in Nonthaburi surrendered to police after beating his wife over her chat with an ex-boyfriend, causing severe injuries; she has filed for divorce and is pressing charges including assault and illegal firearm possessi
Monk defrocked after drunken outburst near Udon Thani shopping centre
A 60-year-old Buddhist monk was defrocked after a drunken outburst near a shopping centre in Udon Thani, where he attempted to enter bars and restaurants before challenging police officers to fight.
Drunk driver crashes into fish pond after hit-and-run
A drunk driver in Samut Prakan crashed into a fish pond after allegedly hitting a motorcycle and fleeing, with a breathalyzer showing his blood alcohol level was more than three times the legal limit.
Cyber Police Hunt Down Live Sexual Broadcast on Facebook, Warn That Liking and Sharing is Illegal
Thai cyber police are investigating a live sexual broadcast on Facebook and warning that liking or sharing such content carries the same legal penalties as posting it, including up to five years imprisonment.
Gun videos lead police to Indian man with drugs on Koh Pha Ngan
Police arrested an Indian man on Koh Pha Ngan after videos showed him posing with guns; officers discovered drug supplies and price lists on his phone during a search of his residence.
Car crashes into house in Chumphon, injuring two
A car crashed through a house wall in Chumphon's Muang district early May 24, injuring the homeowner and driver after losing control on a main road.
Cyber Police Bust Online Gambling Network: 5 Suspects Arrested, 20 Million Baht Monthly Turnover
Cyber Police arrested five suspects operating the argus99ss online gambling network, which processed 20 million baht monthly with 20,000 members across Thailand. The gang offered illegal betting on lottery, slots, baccarat, and football thr
Chiang Mai woman dies after crashing into parked truck
PHUKET: A 31-year-old woman from Chiang Mai died after crashing her motorcycle into the rear of a parked trailer truck in Thalang in the early hours of yesterday (May 24).
Praise for Speech-Disabled Rider Who Heroically Climbed Tree to Rescue Unconscious Homeowner Before Paramedics Arrived
A speech-disabled motorcycle rider heroically climbed a tree in Samut Prakan to rescue a 59-year-old woman who lost consciousness while trimming branches, bringing her down safely before paramedics arrived.
Jealous Man Fatally Stabs Rival in Front of Wife Before Turning Himself In and Confessing
A 49-year-old man fatally stabbed his wife's lover at Takae Market in Samut Prakan on May 24 after a heated confrontation, then turned himself in to police and confessed.
Suspect in White House Shooting Had Prior Arrest, Was Sent for Psychiatric Care
A 21-year-old man opened fire at a White House checkpoint, wounding one civilian before being shot and killed by Secret Service officers; he had previously attempted to breach the compound in July and received psychiatric care.