Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
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.
Missing 84-Year-Old Woman Found Safe After Night Search
An 84-year-old woman missing overnight from her Chachoengsao home was found safe by a neighbor across a canal after spending the night in the rain; rescue workers had searched the area for hours without success before she walked to help at
Police Seize Gun in Bangkok Motorcycle Shop Killing
Over 10 teenagers shot and killed a 32-year-old motorcycle shop employee with 21 gunshot wounds in Bangkok's Nong Chok district. Police raided a Chachoengsao house and seized two firearms believed used in the attack.
US Child Abuse Fugitive Extradited From Phuket
PHUKET: A US fugitive arrested at a hotel near Phuket International Airport last month has been extradited from Thailand to the United States to face charges including child sexual abuse, rape, human trafficking and incest.
Drug-Addicted Father Arrested for Sexual Assault on 14-Year-Old Daughter
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Four Monks Arrested in Buriram Drug Bust
Four monks were arrested across Buriram Province after police stopped a black sedan carrying 184 methamphetamine tablets, with investigation revealing the abbot had authorized drug purchases using temple fundraising money.
Young Myanmar Monk Found Dead in Temple Pond, Authorities Investigate
A 7-year-old Myanmar novice monk drowned in a temple pond in Lamphun province; authorities launched an investigation after discovering the temple had conducted funeral rites without reporting the death to police.
Famous Influencer Meng Pak Dam Arrested After Evading Warrant
Police arrested social media influencer Meng Pak Dam on September 18 after he evaded a warrant for illegal ketamine possession in the Bangkok area.
Bomb Attack on Volunteer Force Truck Kills 2, Wounds 16
A bomb and gun attack on a volunteer force truck in Narathiwat's Sukirin District killed two people and wounded 16 others, with security forces launching an investigation into the assault.