Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Police Probe Officers Over Chiang Mai Gambling Bust
Police are investigating five officers from two Chiang Mai stations after a major raid on underground casinos in September netted over 100 arrests and 2 million baht in cash and chips.
Police Bust Drug Ring, Seize 1M Pills and 514kg Crystal
Police arrested 16 drug suspects across Thailand and Myanmar, seizing over 1 million methamphetamine pills, 514kg of crystal meth, and assets valued at 120 million baht during a week-long operation targeting wanted traffickers.
Newborn Found Abandoned in Temple Bathroom, Villager Rescues
A newborn boy with umbilical cord still attached was found abandoned in a temple bathroom in Samut Songkhram Province on September 19 after a villager heard crying. Police are investigating to identify the mother, suspected to be a local te
Rangers Return Fire After Gunmen Open Up at Pattani Checkpoint
Rangers at a Pattani checkpoint exchanged gunfire with armed suspects on motorcycles who refused to stop for inspection; all officers escaped unharmed and authorities are searching a nearby village for leads.
Local Politician Calls Gambling Den Manager While Under Police Questioning
A Chiang Mai city council member called police during a gambling den raid asking about a security guard being questioned, then claimed he had sent the guard to protect the establishment. Police are investigating the politician's involvement
Resort Owner Files Complaint Over Unpaid Rent and Stolen Air Units
A Kanchanaburi resort owner filed a police complaint after a tenant vacated the property owing 350,000 baht in unpaid rent and allegedly stealing four air conditioning units and other fixtures worth approximately 500,000 baht total.
Woman Stabs Boyfriend After Four-Day Disappearance
A 27-year-old woman stabbed her boyfriend in the abdomen after he confronted her at another man's house in Chon Buri, where she had been staying for four days.
Australian Man Denied Bail in Teen Murder Case
An Australian man has been denied bail in Pattaya after being charged with murdering a 17-year-old girl and disposing of her body near railway tracks; prosecutors argued he posed a flight risk after his arrest while allegedly preparing to l
Police Raid Two Major Gambling Dens in Chiang Mai
Police arrested over 100 people in raids on two major gambling operations in Chiang Mai's Muang District on September 18, seizing more than 2 million baht in cash and equipment.
Court Sets 15 Witness Hearing Dates in Politician Shooting Case
A Narathiwat court has scheduled 15 witness hearings starting January 2026 in the case of a March 2025 shooting that wounded an MP and two police officers, with five military and naval personnel defendants including two who have confessed t
Court Denies Bail for Deputy Subdistrict Chief Accused of Abusing Autistic Girl
A court in Uthai Thani province denied bail for a 65-year-old deputy subdistrict chief accused of sexually abusing an autistic girl over several years, resulting in her pregnancy. The suspect remains in custody as authorities provide protec
Comedian Outraged After Likay Shelter Burned Down
A comedian condemned an arsonist who burned down a likay performance shelter in the early morning hours, narrowly avoiding tragedy when a performer woke to discover the fire before others inside could be harmed.