Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Plot Twist! Real Victim Emerges, Denies Police Used Black Bags and M16s for Extortion
The real victim in a disputed police extortion case has emerged, denying allegations that Srisaketat officers used black bags and M16 rifles, and accusing the complainants of fabricating details to avoid repaying 345,000 baht owed from a ve
Celebrating Ordination Day Drunk! Intoxicated Monk Enters Popular Shabu Restaurant, Heads to Bar, Then Challenges Police to Fight
A 60-year-old monk from Nong Bua Lamphu was arrested in Udon Thani after becoming heavily intoxicated, attempting to enter a bar, and attacking police officers. He was defrocked and charged with public drunkenness and disorderly conduct.
Illegal Bar Raided in Downtown Chiang Mai, 12 Undocumented Migrant Workers Arrested
Tourist Police raided a Chiang Mai bar and arrested 12 Myanmar workers whose permits didn't match their registered employers, violating work authorization rules.
Major Fire Engulfs Used Car Lot in Samut Sakhon, Nine Vehicles Destroyed
A fire destroyed three vehicles and damaged six others at a used car lot in Samut Sakhon on May 23, with the blaze believed to have started from faulty wiring or an engine spark in one of the parked cars.
Police Uncover 32 Nominee Firms, Arrest 22 Foreigners in Koh Phangan Land Scam
Police arrested 22 foreigners and shut down 32 nominee companies used to illegally control land and businesses on Koh Phangan in a major crackdown involving over 300 officers.
Tragedy as 13-Year-Old Boy Drowns While Attempting to Rescue Struggling Friend
A 13-year-old boy drowned while attempting to rescue his 14-year-old friend who was struggling in strong currents at Tharuean Pier in Bangkok; both bodies were recovered after more than two hours of searching.
Two Students Granted Bail of 50,000 Baht Each in High-Speed Crash Case Against Traffic Police
Two university students were released on 50,000-baht bail each after a vehicle struck a traffic police officer at a checkpoint in Bangkok on May 22, seriously injuring him during a reckless driving incident.
Indian Man Arrested on Koh Phangan for Posting Gun-Toting Videos on Social Media, Found Dealing Drugs at Parties
Indian national arrested on Koh Phangan after posting armed videos on social media while dealing drugs at parties; police seized methamphetamine, MDMA, ketamine and a firearm from his residence.
Turkish Man Dies in Hotel Room After Swallowing Drug Capsules That Ruptured in His Stomach
A 24-year-old Turkish man died in a Samut Prakan hotel room after drug capsules he swallowed ruptured in his stomach, causing cardiac arrest. Over 50 packages were found scattered in the room after he ingested them to smuggle past customs.
Tragic Collision: Six Killed Including 2-Year-Old Child When Pickup Truck Loses Control in Heavy Rain
A 22-year-old driver lost control of his pickup truck in heavy rain on a Chumphon highway, triggering a head-on collision that killed six people including a 2-year-old child in Sawi District.
Lost Money, Lost Freedom: Authorities Arrest Cambodian Fortune Teller for Defrauding Woman and Sexual Assault, Extorting Over 1.7 Million Baht
A 65-year-old Cambodian fortune teller was arrested in Chon Buri for defrauding a woman of 1.7 million baht and sexually assaulting her during fake spiritual rituals between January and April 2025.
Police Spokesman Visits Traffic Officer Critically Injured After Student Driver Plows Through Checkpoint
A traffic officer remains hospitalized with serious injuries after a student driver rammed through a Bangkok checkpoint on May 22, prompting senior police leadership to visit and reaffirm the importance of such safety measures.