Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Chonburi officials raid unlicensed concert venue after noise complaints
Chonburi officials shut down an unlicensed concert venue in Nongprue early Friday after residents complained about disruptive late-night music and performances. The venue manager faces charges for operating without a license and selling alc
Motorcycle bursts into flames after crash in Bangkok
A motorcycle was destroyed by fire after its rider crashed while swerving to avoid a dog on a Bangkok road, leaving the 55-year-old rider with minor injuries.
Urgent Response: 2-Year-Old Abused by Stepfather, Family Files Complaint as Local Authorities Intervene
A 2-year-old in Phuket was physically abused by their stepfather; authorities launched an investigation and the family filed a police complaint as the child received medical and psychological evaluation.
14-Year-Old Boy Facing Blindness After Motorcycle Crash, Family Struggles to Afford Surgery with Inadequate Health Coverage
A 14-year-old boy risks permanent blindness after a May 12 motorcycle crash fractured his eye socket and caused brain bleeding. His family needs 15,000 baht by May 19 to proceed with surgery, having exhausted their insurance coverage limit.
Teen Arrested with Firearm at Rassada Checkpoint
Police arrested an 18-year-old man at a Rassada checkpoint early Wednesday after finding a firearm and ammunition during a routine search on Ruam Pattana Road.
Man Barricades Himself in Room After Father Reports Him to Police for Drug Use; Mother and Sister Attempt to Comfort Him, Tragedy Unfolds
A 35-year-old man in Satun fatally shot himself after his father reported him to police for drug use and he barricaded himself in his bedroom, with his mother and sister present during the tragedy.
British Suspect Arrested in Pattaya for Alleged Role in Columbian Cartel Related Killing of Iraqi Man in Phuket
Thai police arrested a 33-year-old British man in Pattaya on suspicion of supplying weapons used in the murder of an Iraqi national in Phuket, allegedly connected to a Colombian cartel operation.
Popular Facebook Page Warns About Reporting on Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse Cases; NBTC Takes Issue Seriously
A popular Facebook page has highlighted media reporting restrictions on domestic violence and sexual abuse cases, which aim to protect victims from secondary harm under Thailand's Domestic Violence Protection Act. The NBTC prohibits identif
Brutal Crime: Suspect Poisons Water Supply, Nine Cattle Dead; Owner Loses Hundreds of Thousands, Pleads for Police Investigation
A Phatthalung woman lost nine cattle to poisoned water in her palm plantation, with investigators finding evidence of deliberate poisoning including a slashed water container and white pills at the scene.
Police Bust Illegal Wildlife Breeding Operation in Chiang Mai, Seize Over 60 Birds
Police raided two Chiang Mai locations and seized over 60 birds from a businessman operating an illegal wildlife breeding facility with an expired license. The majority of the protected parakeets and orioles lacked proper identification, in
Thung Mahakmek Police Recover Funds for Victim Defrauded in Counterfeit Designer Handbag Scam Worth Over 370,000 Baht
Thung Mahakmek Police recovered 375,500 baht for a victim scammed by fake designer handbag sellers who posed as retailers and convinced her to transfer over 550,000 baht across multiple accounts.
Netizens Love It! Japanese Man Rescues Lost Hamster on Osaka Street, Turns It Over to Police in Search for Owner
A Japanese man rescued a lost hamster from an Osaka street after spotting it nearly hit by a car, then turned it over to police in hopes of reuniting it with its owner.