Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Two Arrested Installing Starlink Equipment on Fishing Boats in Songkhla Lake
Marine police arrested two fishing boat owners in Songkhla Lake for illegally installing Starlink satellite equipment and signal amplifiers on their vessels without telecommunications permits.
Police Launch Investigation Into Government Officials' Data Breach
Police have launched an investigation into a data breach affecting government officials' personal information, with preliminary evidence pointing to compromised systems at the Department of Land Transport and Department of Interior.
Woman Arrested for Issuing 535 Fake Tax Invoices
A 57-year-old woman was arrested in Ayutthaya for issuing 535 fake tax invoices worth nearly 130 million baht in fraudulent claims, using shell companies registered with other people's identity cards.
Wild Gaur Shot Dead Near Khao Yai National Park
Rangers are investigating the death of a large male wild gaur found shot multiple times outside Khao Yai National Park in Phetchaburi Province, with metal fragments embedded in wounds suggesting illegal poaching.
Police Officer Accused Of Coercing Sex Videos, Selling To Underground Groups
A Songkhla police officer is accused of coercing more than 20 women into filming explicit videos sold to underground groups, with victims alleging he had backing from superiors and threatened them to withdraw complaints.
Lightning Strike Kills Footballer at Narathiwat Cup
A 24-year-old footballer died and eight others were injured when lightning struck the pitch during a semi-final match at Santipap Stadium in Narathiwat's Su-ngai Golok district on August 4.
Police Quick Thinking Saves Man in Severe Allergic Reaction
An out-of-province driver in severe allergic shock stopped at a police station seeking help on August 5, and officers' quick assessment and call for emergency responders likely saved his life before he could drive further.
Mechanic Nearly Took Own Life in Five-Body Murder Case
A motorcycle mechanic who witnessed key evidence in a five-body murder case in Chonburi revealed he nearly took his own life after facing intense public suspicion, despite providing crucial information to police that helped solve the killin
Nearly 100 Rescuers Search for Missing 84-Year-Old with Alzheimer's
Nearly 100 rescuers in Rayong province have launched an extensive search for an 84-year-old woman with Alzheimer's who vanished from her home near a water reservoir ten days ago, with no trace found despite intensive efforts through dense f
Police Raid Narathiwat Safe House, Kill Two Suspects
Police killed two suspects during a raid on a safe house in Narathiwat's Sukirin District after occupants opened fire on officers conducting operations linked to recent unrest in Thailand's southern border region.
Taxi Driver Found Dead on His Birthday at Car Wash
A 65-year-old taxi driver was found dead in his vehicle at a car wash in Nonthaburi province on August 5, having likely died on his birthday the previous day. Police believe an underlying medical condition caused his death while the car's e
Officials Seize Over 12 Tons Of Smuggled Beef In Samut Sakhon
Authorities seized over 12.6 tonnes of smuggled frozen beef from four trucks in Samut Sakhon province, with drivers unable to produce proper documentation or animal movement permits.