Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Pakistani Man Jailed 3 Years For In-Flight Assault
A Pakistani man received a three-year prison sentence, 120,000 baht fine, and lifetime ban from Thailand after sexually assaulting a Thai woman aboard a Dubai-Bangkok flight in August.
Police Hunt Three Gunmen After Officers Killed in Tak Bai Clash
Three gunmen remain at large after a shootout with police in a Narathiwat palm plantation on August 2 left two officers dead and four wounded; authorities have detained four suspects and linked the weapons to a violent gang operating in the
Man Sentenced to 2,673 Years Total for Investment Fraud Scam
A man was sentenced to 2,673 years in prison for defrauding 173 victims of 102 million baht through fake investment schemes promising annual returns of up to 164 percent, operating through social media and travel membership companies betwee
Forest Officer Killed by Wild Animal at Huai Kha Kaeng
A forest ranger at Huai Kha Kaeng Wildlife Sanctuary in Thailand was killed by a wild animal—likely a tiger—while on duty, prompting the Environment Minister to order enhanced safety measures for staff in high-risk areas.
Forest Official Dies After Wildlife Attack
A ranger at Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary in Thailand was killed by a wild animal while on duty, with tiger paw prints found near his body discovered by colleagues near a stream.
Key Witness in Five-Body Murder Case Opens Up About Ordeal
A key witness in a five-body murder case in Chachoengsao province has revealed how he recognized a motorcycle belonging to missing Russian siblings and alerted police, leading to the arrest of suspects Pong and Thong who killed the Russians
Nearly Entire Gang Identified in Tak Bai Police Shooting
Security officials have identified nearly all members of a gang suspected of shooting a police officer and Tak Bai district chief in Narathiwat, with investigators gathering evidence for prosecutions while pursuing remaining suspects.
Woman Found Dead in Pond, Call Center Scam Suspected
A 39-year-old woman from Surin was found dead in a pond on August 4, three days after going missing; neighbors said she had been desperate to borrow money for an online romance scam involving a foreign national.
Woman Found Dead in Home After Aunt Smells Foul Odor
A 48-year-old woman was found dead in her home in Amnat Charoen Province after relatives detected a foul odor; an autopsy indicated acute heart failure as the likely cause.
Police Bust International Black Money Counterfeit Scheme in Bangkok
Thai police arrested four suspects, including foreign nationals, operating an international black money counterfeit scheme in Bangkok that promised to convert blank paper into genuine U.S. dollars using chemical processes. Officers seized c
Ex-Cop Denies Links to Crime Suspect 'Ai Prong'
A retired Huay Yai Police investigator denied allegations he protected or ordered crime suspect 'Ai Prong', saying he arrested him multiple times for theft and drugs but had no ongoing relationship with him.
Man Arrested for Stealing Cassava to Buy Milk for Child
A 25-year-old man was arrested for stealing cassava to buy milk for his three young children, claiming poverty drove him to take from farmers' fields in Ko Lanta.