Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Fishing Boat Found After Storm; All Five Crew Presumed Dead
The fishing vessel Chok Kananya sank during a July 28 storm off Koh Kood island in Trat province with five crew members aboard; three bodies have been recovered while two remain missing and presumed dead.
Armed Gunmen Attack Pattani Tax Office, Two Injured
Two gunmen on a motorcycle fired 16 rounds at the Mueang Pattani Excise Office on August 4, injuring two people and forcing the branch's temporary closure due to security concerns.
Drug-Dealing Couple With HIV Arrested Near Bang Yai District Office
Police arrested an HIV-positive couple operating a drug den just 50 meters from Bang Yai District Office in Nonthaburi, seizing ice, methamphetamine pills, and drug paraphernalia used to distribute narcotics via syringe to online customers.
Swedish Woman Arrested in Call Center Fraud Scheme
Swedish national Felicia was arrested in Phuket on an Interpol warrant for her role in a call center fraud scheme that defrauded victims of over 60 million baht across 163 transactions since early 2022.
Matichon, BAAC Donate Quality Books to 10 Border Police Schools
Matichon and the Government Housing Bank donated quality books worth 100,000 baht to 10 border patrol police schools nationwide, promoting reading and learning opportunities for children in remote and underserved areas.
Ore Furnace Explodes; Seven Workers Hurt, Company Fails to Report
A tin smelting factory furnace exploded in Kanchanaburi early August 4, injuring seven workers from Myanmar, Thailand, and China; the company failed to report the incident to police.
Stolen Motorcycle Intercepted Near Cambodia Border in Satat
Military forces seized a stolen Honda motorcycle near the Thailand-Cambodia border in Sa Taw Province after the rider fled into Cambodia during a patrol operation on August 4.
Yala FC Player Dies After Lightning Strike During Match
Sofwan Aewa, a Yala FC player, died after being struck by lightning during a Go-Lok FA Cup match in Narathiwat on August 4, just days after joining the club. Two other athletes were also injured in the incident.
Chinese Woman Arrested in Thailand for $200 Million Fraud Scheme
Chinese woman arrested in Thailand after fleeing a $200 million tax fraud scheme in Shanghai, where she used fake invoices to defraud authorities while evading detection through constant disguises and alias identities across multiple provin
Bangkok Police Seize Over 300 Kg of Crystal Meth in Major Bust
Bangkok police arrested four drug traffickers and seized 300 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine in a major bust on August 4, capping a five-month investigation into a trafficking network operating from Nakhon Ratchasima.
Police Deny Suspect Surrender in Takuapa Officer Shooting
Police have not yet arrested a suspect in the fatal shooting of two Takuapa officers, despite circulating reports; authorities are analyzing recovered weapons and pursuing leads on the perpetrators' whereabouts.
Student Killed After Motorcycle Slides Under Van in Heavy Rain
An 18-year-old vocational student was killed when his motorcycle lost traction in heavy rain and slid under a van near Nong Son traffic light in Phetchaburi on August 4.