Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Actress Min Requests Closed Trial in DigiCon Case
Actress Min's lawyer requested a closed trial in the DigiCon fraud case at Bangkok's Criminal Court, allowing her to resume normal work while witness examinations continue through late 2027.
Former District Officer Found Dead in Rental Room
A 43-year-old former deputy district chief was found dead in a sealed rental room in Phayao Province, with police suspecting suicide linked to charges he faced for forging 467 government identity documents.
Family Receives Bodies of Three Slain Relatives
A family collected the bodies of three relatives murdered by a suspect in Chachoengsao province, with a Buddhist merit-making ceremony planned at a local temple before the funeral on August 8.
Two Men Arrested After Attempted Assault at Public Park
Two men arrested in Khon Kaen face assault charges after allegedly grabbing a woman and attempting to drag her into a restroom at a public park in Ban Fang on August 2, with the victim escaping when a patrol vehicle passed nearby.
Monk Arrested After Drug Test Reveals Methamphetamine, Ketamine, Heroin
A 42-year-old monk in Phanom Phrai District was arrested after drug testing revealed methamphetamine, ketamine, and heroin in his system; he was defrocked and evidence was seized from his temple quarters.
Man Stabbed to Death Over 300 Baht Debt in Pathum Thani
A 44-year-old Myanmar national was fatally stabbed twice in Pathum Thani over a 300 baht debt dispute; police have identified the suspect and obtained an arrest warrant.
Phuket Van Driver Criticized For Tailgating Ambulance Through Red Light
PHUKET: Widespread criticism has spread online after a Phuket van driver was filmed closely following an ambulance and running a red light while the ambulance was transporting a patient to hospital in Phuket.
Police Bust Drug Party on River Raft, Arrest 55
Kanchanaburi police raided a drug party on a river raft, arresting 55 people including three minors and seizing ketamine during an anti-drug operation on August 4.
Court Dismisses Cyanide Murder Case Against Am Saiyanid
A Bangkok court dismissed murder charges against Am Saiyanid, who was accused of poisoning a wealthy friend with cyanide in 2015, citing insufficient evidence and an autopsy that found no confirmation of cyanide poisoning.
Mirror Foundation Urges Police Overhaul of Missing-Person System
The Mirror Foundation has called on Thai police to overhaul the missing-person system with a national online database and faster investigations, citing weaknesses exposed by recent Chonburi murder cases. The foundation proposed six reforms
Officials Arrested for Selling Fake ID Cards to Myanmar Migrants
Thai officials arrested three government employees and 14 others in Mae Sod District for selling fake ID cards to Myanmar migrants, with investigators finding over 700 fraudulent documents issued for up to 100,000 baht each.
Fire Evacuates Pattaya Condo; Cat May Be Culprit
A fire in a sixth-floor Pattaya condominium unit early Monday evacuated residents with no injuries, though the owner suspects her cat may have activated the electric stove. Firefighters controlled the blaze within two hours as forensic offi