Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Southern Border Violence Demands Return to Peace Talks
A car bomb and militant attack in Thailand's southern border provinces killed five rangers and wounded civilians, prompting martial law escalation as authorities seek suspects. The government reaffirms its commitment to peace talks with opp
Police Launch Cybersecurity Teacher Program in Region 8
Police are training 242 officers across Region 8 as cybersecurity educators to teach communities how to recognize and avoid online scams, which cost Thais billions annually.
Police Issue Summons in Road Rage Mercedes Incident
Police issued a summons to a motorcyclist accused of kicking and damaging a rare Mercedes-Benz's mirror during a road rage incident in Buddhamon, with an arrest warrant to follow if he ignores the summons twice.
Police Identify Man Harassing Tourists at Doi Luang
Police identified a local man posing as a tour guide who has been harassing and threatening tourists at Doi Luang in Chiang Mai, particularly targeting women and teenage groups.
Two Students Fall From Six-Story School Building in Bangkok
Two students fell from the sixth floor of a Bangkok school building on August 3, sustaining injuries including a suspected fracture; authorities are investigating whether the incident was accidental.
Actor Film Denies Charges, Says Financial Trail Is 25 Million Baht, Not 142 Million
Actor Film denies operating unauthorized Forex trading services, claiming only 25 million baht in legitimate business transfers entered his account over seven years, not the alleged 142 million baht the DSI reported.
British Tourist Found Dead in Patong Hotel Room
A 41-year-old British tourist was found dead in his Patong hotel room on Monday after staff discovered him unresponsive during checkout; police await autopsy results to determine the cause of death.
Major Drug Bust Nets 528 Kg of Ice in Chaiyaphum
Police seized 528 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine worth over 50 million baht from a drug trafficking operation in Chaiyaphum, arresting five suspects from Udon Thani province hired to transport the drugs to Ayutthaya.
Woman Details Abuse by Accused Serial Killer With Police Relative
A woman who was assaulted by serial killer suspect Pong seven years ago came forward demanding the death penalty, alleging he drugged and sexually abused her at age 14 and that a police officer relative helped him evade justice in Chachoeng
Huge Smuggled Cigarette Cache Seized in Nakhon Ratchasima
Authorities in Nakhon Ratchasima seized over 75,000 smuggled cigarette packs worth 6.75 million baht, resulting in more than 4 million baht in lost tax revenue. The trafficking network members face prosecution under customs and excise tax l
Police Rescue University Student Held Captive in Hotel Room by Scammers
Police rescued a university student held in a hotel room by scammers who impersonated law enforcement and threatened her with money-laundering charges. The victim sold her mother's jewelry worth 140,000 baht after being deceived by an elabo
Fallen Tree Limbs Crush Golfer's Car in Ratchaburi
A 77-year-old golfer was trapped in his car after fallen tree branches crushed the vehicle as he left Burasat Camp Golf Course in Ratchaburi; rescuers freed him after 30 minutes and he was taken to hospital with back and neck injuries.