Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
DSI Requests Parliamentary Permission to Summon Chinnapat Nakasum for Online Gambling Investigation
The DSI seeks parliamentary permission to summon Songkhla MP Chinnapat Nakasum for questioning in an investigation into illegal online gambling operations involving transnational criminal networks. Parliament will vote on the request May 28
Luxury Condo Raid Dismantles Romance Scam Gang, Six Nigerians Arrested; Shocking "Sexually Explicit Chat Scripts" Used to Manipulate Victims
Thai police raided a luxury condo near Suvarnabhumi Airport and arrested six Nigerian nationals operating a romance scam gang that used sexually explicit chat scripts and AI-generated images to defraud victims. Officers seized 18 phones, la
Police Arrest 10 Vietnamese Women, Ages 17-44, for Soliciting in Sukhumvit Soi 4
Police arrested 10 Vietnamese women aged 17-44 for street solicitation in Bangkok's Sukhumvit Soi 4 area following complaints and social media evidence of soliciting from tourists.
Dinner Turns Dangerous: Four Hospitalized After Eating Foraged Mushrooms on Roadside
Four family members in Rayong were hospitalized after eating wild mushrooms they foraged from a roadside, developing severe abdominal pain and vomiting hours after the meal.
Australian Police Officer Dies After Falling 300 Meters on Inca Trail to Machu Picchu—Broken Railing Believed to Be Cause
An Australian police officer died after falling 300 meters down a ravine on Peru's Inca Trail when a broken railing gave way as he tried to steady himself on a wooden bridge. Senior Sergeant Matthew Cameron Paton, 53, was found in the "50 G
Tragic: Young Motorcyclist Loses Control on Curve, Crashes into Guardrail and Dies
A 24-year-old motorcyclist died after losing control on a curve in Samut Prakan and crashing into a guardrail early on May 23. Authorities are investigating a mysterious puncture wound on his chest that may have been caused by debris from t
Hua Hin Police Enhance Basic Life-Saving Skills for Emergency Response Before Transferring to Medical Professionals
Hua Hin police completed a second CPR and basic life-support training program on May 22 to better assist emergency victims before medical teams arrive. Fifty officers learned CPR techniques, AED use, and choking assistance in collaboration
Gunshots Ring Out in Raman as Gunman on Motorcycle Shoots Former Ranger Dead While Heading to See His Wife
A 55-year-old former ranger was shot dead by a gunman on a motorcycle in Raman, Yala, while traveling to visit his wife; police are investigating whether personal disputes or border unrest connections motivated the attack.
Brave Police Officer Honored: Southern Border Security Command Pays Tribute to Sgt. Nattawut Surathat
Sgt. Nattawut Surathat, 29, was killed during an armed attack on Sai Buri Police Station in Pattani Province on May 22, with the Southern Border Security Command honoring his sacrifice for regional peace.
House Fire Blamed on Electric Kettle; Teacher Left Appliance Plugged In Before Visiting Mother's Home
A teacher's house in Nakhon Si Thammarat was destroyed by fire on May 22 after she left an electric kettle plugged in while visiting her mother's nearby home, leaving her sleeping child inside. The child escaped safely when electrical sound
Angry 18-wheeler Driver Hangs Vinyl Banner Insulting Traffic Police After Wheel Lock Frustration
A frustrated truck driver in Haad Yai hung a vulgar banner on his trailer after police wheel-locked it while he waited for tire repairs, claiming the roadside parking spot was a normal stopping point.
Russian Driver's Car Erupts in Flames Just 100 Meters From the Garage
A Russian driver's 2025 sedan burst into flames just 100 meters from a repair garage in Chon Buri province on May 22, after he heard an explosion beneath the vehicle while driving. The car was completely destroyed before firefighters exting