Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Deputy National Police Chief and Customs Director Escalate Crackdown on Gold, Currency, and Cannabis Smuggling Operations Along Borders
Thai police and customs officials are intensifying efforts to combat smuggling of gold, currency, and cannabis flowers along the country's borders, with Deputy National Police Chief General Nirandon Leumsri announcing stronger database syst
Major Bust at Luxury Resort: Indonesian Man Arrested as Leader of 'Hybrid Scam' Ring Hiding in Phuket
An Indonesian national wanted by the FBI for leading a hybrid cryptocurrency scam targeting investors was arrested at a luxury Phuket resort; the scheme used fake romance and false investment platforms to defraud victims of over $10 million
Police Set to Interrogate 'Divine Birth' Scam Network in Nakhon Ratchasima; State Officials Allegedly Issued Fake IDs for 27 Chinese Nationals
Police are investigating a fake birth certificate scheme in Nakhon Ratchasima where state officials issued fraudulent documents to 27 Chinese nationals in exchange for bribes. The network is set for interrogation as authorities work to forw
Police Raid Home and Arrest Professional Cable Thief Who Stripped Copper Wire to Fund Drug Habit and Online Gambling
A 29-year-old man was arrested in Bangkok for stealing copper wire from the central railway station to fund his drug habit and online gambling addiction.
Mother and Son Arrested for Operating Front Company in International Money Laundering Scheme with Over 4 Billion Baht in Circulation
A mother and son were arrested in Surat Thani for operating a shell company that laundered over 4 billion baht through cryptocurrency conversions linked to international romance scams targeting American victims.
Two Drug Kingpins Arrested with 90 Kilograms of Crystal Meth Hidden in Vehicle at Bangkok Hardware Store
Police arrested two major drug dealers in Nonthaburi with 90 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine hidden in a vehicle at a hardware store parking lot, after tracking their suspected trafficking activities in the Bangkok area.
Bang Khun Non Police Hold Press Briefing on Detainee's Death in Custody, Denying Media Misinformation
A drug suspect died by hanging in a Bang Khun Non police detention cell on April 20, with authorities denying misinformation and confirming the death was suicide after reviewing live CCTV footage.
Police Arrest Woman for Human Trafficking: Lured Friend with Casino Job Promises Before Selling Her into Prostitution
Police arrested a 31-year-old woman for luring a friend with false promises of a casino job in Singapore, then trafficking her into prostitution in Bahrain. The suspect earned commissions by deceiving multiple victims and threatening them w
Young Motorbike Rider Arrested at Phuket Underpass Checkpoint with Drugs
A 20-year-old motorbike rider was arrested at Phuket's Darasamut Underpass checkpoint on Friday morning after police found methamphetamine and amphetamine pills during a traffic inspection.
Mother Unfazed by 106 Methamphetamine Pills, Demands Investigation into Police Foot-Kicking Motorcycle That Led to Son's Fatal Crash
A 25-year-old motorcyclist died in a crash while evading traffic police in Rayong, with his mother demanding an investigation into claims officers kicked his motorcycle, though 106 methamphetamine pills were found at the scene.
Palang Pracharath Party Raises New Questions in MP Kamolasakdi Shooting Case, Points to Navy Officer as Needing Legal Proceedings
The Palang Pracharath Party claims a navy officer should face legal proceedings in connection with the attempted assassination of MP Kamolasakdi, alleging he provided the vehicle used in the March attack and may have known of modifications
Storm Topples Tree Across Road; 42-Year-Old Motorcyclist Unable to See Obstacle Crashes Fatally with Broken Neck
A 42-year-old motorcyclist died when his bike struck a storm-felled tree blocking an unlit road in Udon Thani Province on April 23, leaving him with a fatal broken neck.