Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Police Lance Corporal Caught with Methamphetamine in Vehicle Search
A police lance corporal in Kamphaeng Phet was arrested with 14 methamphetamine pills found in his vehicle after an informant tip led officers to his home on May 21.
National Police Chief Opens Training Program to Enhance Drug Investigation and Suppression Officers
The National Police Chief launched a training program on May 20 to boost drug investigation skills among officers at Metropolitan Police Command, with the deputy chief delivering lectures on investigation procedures and narcotics suppressio
Another Shock! State Railway Tests Employees for Drug Use, Finds 2 Positive Cases, Immediately Suspended from Duties
State Railway of Thailand has suspended two employees after finding positive drug tests during safety screening, part of stricter protocols following a level crossing accident.
Thailand Receives First Batch of 307 Returnees After Laos Custody; Screening for Scam Network and Human Trafficking Involvement
Thailand received the first batch of 307 nationals from Laos on May 21 after authorities detained them for involvement in scam networks and human trafficking; all underwent screening for criminal charges and potential victim referrals to so
National Police Chief Sets Sights on New Crackdown Against Nominee Schemes, Vows Zero Tolerance for Foreign Land Ownership
Thailand's national police chief has vowed a zero-tolerance crackdown on nominee schemes and illegal foreign land ownership, with multiple operations already underway and arrests made from previous investigations.
Young Man Tests Cybertruck's Wade Mode in Texas Lake, Vehicle Stalls Mid-Water and Driver Faces Multiple Charges
A Texas man drove a Tesla Cybertruck into Grapevine Lake to test its Wade Mode water feature in May, but the vehicle stalled and sank, forcing both occupants to escape through a window. The driver faces multiple charges for operating in a r
Phuket among targets in B200mn heroin trafficking network
PHUKET: Phuket was among the intended destinations for more than 65 kilogrammes of heroin seized in a major crackdown on a transnational drug trafficking network involving a Nigerian man and two Thai women, police have confirmed.
National Police Chief Orders Strict Enforcement at Railway Crossings, Calls Meeting with Police Nationwide on May 26
Thailand's national police chief is imposing strict enforcement at railway crossings and has called a nationwide meeting for May 26 to address traffic violations and congestion issues affecting police-controlled intersections.
Siripong Acknowledges Train Driver Negligence, Orders Comprehensive Drug Testing for All Transport Workers
Deputy Transport Minister Siripong acknowledged a train driver's negligence in a deadly bus-train collision that killed eight people in Bangkok and ordered mandatory drug testing for all transport workers nationwide.
Family Holds Ceremony at Wreckage of Bus 206 to Summon Spirit of 'Nam L' Before Taking Body Home to Chiang Mai
The family of 34-year-old Suphap held a Buddhist ceremony at the bus depot to retrieve her body following the fatal Bus 206 collision, with her brother calling for stricter transportation safety standards to prevent similar tragedies.
Police Sub-Lieutenant Accused of Sexual Assault on Server, Party Claims Incident Was 'Normal'
A police sub-lieutenant in Kanchanaburi is accused of sexually assaulting a 20-year-old waitress at a Thai BBQ restaurant, with CCTV footage released by the owner after the suspect's party allegedly dismissed the incident as "normal.
Abbot of Prominent Chiang Mai Temple Stripped of Monastic Status Over Controversial Video with Housekeeper; Claims Health Issues
A Chiang Mai abbot has renounced his monastic status following a controversial video showing a monk with a housekeeper in his quarters; he denies involvement, claiming health issues.