Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Third-Year Student Found Dead in Dormitory
A 22-year-old third-year college student was found dead in his dormitory room in Udon Thani on September 21, with preliminary findings suggesting sudden cardiac failure possibly triggered by exam stress and lack of sleep.
Thai Badminton Star Suspended for Banned Substance
Thai badminton player Pichayamol Opasinipat has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for the banned diuretic furosemide, making her ineligible for the 2026 Asian Games. She can challenge the suspension at the Court of Arbitra
Guard Falls Ill After Buying Shellfish Curry With Dirt Inside
A security guard fell ill after eating shellfish curry contaminated with dirt and mud from a vendor near Maejo University in Chiang Mai, sparking warnings about food hygiene standards at market stalls.
Motorcycle Owner Fears Misunderstanding After Police Use Her Bike in Crime Reenactment
Two 18-year-old suspects arrested for a fatal shooting at a Rayong beach festival on September 18 feared their borrowed motorcycle used in a police crime reenactment would be mistaken as the getaway vehicle.
Tour Company Fraud Case Stalls After One Year
Tour fraud victims report minimal progress after one year, with combined losses reaching 10 million baht from a deceptive Mongolia trip booking scheme.
Ex-Partner Accuses Woman of Using Celebrity Photos to Intimidate
A woman named Nuch is accused by multiple former partners and colleagues of using celebrity photos to intimidate and control them, with one alleged victim pursuing a 5 million baht debt claim and rejecting her public apology as insincere.
Lopburi Police Chief Orders Review of Traffic Fine Practices
Lopburi's police chief ordered officers to review harsh traffic fine practices after public complaints branded the province "the two-thousand baht city" for excessive penalties without warnings.
Police Recover 1.3 Million Baht From Online Scam Victims
Cyber police recovered 1.3 million baht from online scam victims in northeastern Thailand after tracing fraudulent transfers, with two suspects arrested for impersonating officials and demanding money under false pretenses.
Three Thai Women Arrested With 8kg Cannabis in Sri Lanka
Three Thai women were arrested at Colombo's international airport with nearly 8kg of cannabis hidden in their luggage, disguised as nutritional supplements and soap bars during a Thai Airways flight from Bangkok.
Fugitive Suspect Captured After Six-Day Manhunt in Samui
Fugitive "Tao" was captured after six days on the run from Samui Provincial Court, found hiding in hills near Bo Phut after police tracked him to his home where he made risky food runs.
Former Education Welfare Official Faces 35.9 Million Baht Graft Charge
Former education welfare official Somsak Tachaiyo has been indicted for accumulating 35.9 million baht in unexplained wealth despite earning only 16.4 million baht in salary between 2009 and 2015.
Pickup Truck Carrying Fruit Crashes, 3M Methamphetamine Pills Found
A pickup truck carrying hidden methamphetamine pills flipped on a northern Thailand highway on September 21, revealing approximately 3 million tablets concealed in fruit crates; the driver was arrested with minor injuries.