Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Motorcycle Loses Control on Curve, Collides with Sedan in Serious Crash; Intoxicated Friend Berates Rescue Workers Over Slow Response
A motorcycle traveling at high speed lost control on a curve and collided with a sedan near Dondam Rung Temple in Chachoengsao province early May 3, leaving the rider in critical condition. The victim's intoxicated companion verbally abused
Two Yakuza Members Arrested in Sukhumvit Soi 33 for Drug Dealing
Two Japanese men suspected of yakuza gang affiliation were arrested in Bangkok's Sukhumvit Soi 33 with 16 grams of crystal methamphetamine, prompting immigration officials to tighten visa controls and accelerate deportation procedures for f
Former Female Police Officer Arrested for Operating Cat Spa Front for Child Sexual Exploitation
A former female police officer and two accomplices were arrested for operating a cat spa that trafficked at least seven minors for sexual exploitation in Bangkok, generating over 20 million baht across seven years of operation.
MP Kamlasak Fears Shooting Case Will Be Cut Short, Woman Won't Reach Mastermind as Investigation Stalls
An MP from Narathiwat is warning that delays in investigating an attempted murder case could allow key suspects to escape justice, as investigators struggle to gather evidence and issue arrest warrants despite formal complaints and witness
Man's Plan Backfires as Thieves Steal 10kg of Freshwater Crabs at Old Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Station
A man's plan to enjoy freshwater crabs sent via intercity bus from his mother backfired when thieves stole the 10kg pot from Nakhon Ratchasima's old bus station, with CCTV footage capturing a suspect on a motorcycle fleeing the scene.
Police Family Initiative: We Don't Abandon Our Own - Supporting Officers Injured in Nakhon Ratchasima Shooting
The Royal Thai Police's "Police Family: We Don't Abandon Our Own" program provides ongoing medical and financial support to Sergeant Major Kritsada Karun, who was critically injured in a 2020 Nakhon Ratchasima shooting, including surgery co
Customs Officers Seize 1,800 Liters of Gasoline Abandoned on Salween River Bank, Suspected for Illegal Cross-Border Smuggling
Mae Sai Customs seized 1,800 liters of gasoline abandoned on the Salween River bank in Mae Hong Son Province, suspected for illegal cross-border smuggling to a neighboring country.
Man Arrested for Stealing Foreign Tourist's iPhone; Police Recover Phones Within 3 Hours
A 48-year-old man was arrested in Bangkok within three hours of stealing iPhones from two Myanmar tourists in a park, with all stolen items recovered through CCTV and phone-tracking technology.
Man Arrested for Uploading Explicit Self-Made Videos Online for Free
Police arrested a 39-year-old man in Samut Prakan after he posted explicit videos on X (formerly Twitter) for three years as a hobby. Officers discovered filming equipment in his hotel room and filed computer crime charges related to obscen
Audacious Thieves Strike Utayan Temple, Stealing Donations Right Before Buddha Statue
Thieves broke into Utayan Temple in Nonthaburi Province in early May, stealing tens of thousands of baht from a safe and donation bowls before a Buddha statue while security cameras rolled.
Thai Authorities Raid Unlicensed Private School on Koh Phangan, Discover 89 Mostly Israeli Children and Illegal Foreign Workers
Thai authorities raided an unlicensed childcare center on Koh Phangan and found 89 mostly Israeli children and multiple illegal foreign workers operating without proper permits.
Koh Phangan Raid: Underground Nursery Operating Illegal School with High Tuition Fees
Authorities raided an illegal underground school on Koh Phangan operating under a childcare license, enrolling 163 students with tuition up to 32,000 baht per term and employing nine foreign staff without permits. Nine suspects including th