Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
US Child Sex Suspect Arrested in Phuket, Extradited to Alabama
American suspect Lance Michael Beck, arrested in Phuket on August 29 for alleged child sex offences, has been extradited to Alabama where he faces five felony charges including rape and human trafficking of a child under 12.
Militants Bomb Military Supply Truck, Open Fire in Narathiwat
Militants detonated an explosive under a military supply truck in Narathiwat's Sukirin District on September 18, then opened fire on the vehicle, prompting an immediate security response.
Luxury McLaren Hit in Rainy-Day Pile-Up on Bangkok Highway
A 20-million-baht McLaren supercar was rear-ended on a Bangkok highway during heavy rain on September 18, triggering a three-vehicle pileup that included a truck and sedan in Pathum Thani province.
Police Bust Motorcycle Theft Gang Shipping 100+ Bikes to Laos
Police arrested a 21-year-old man in Kamphaeng Phet province who confessed to stealing over 100 motorcycles across Bangkok with an accomplice, shipping them to Laos for a financier nicknamed "Jimmy" at 25,000 baht per bike.
Activist Challenges Birth Certificate Issued Over Decade Late for Myanmar Child
An activist is challenging irregularities in a Myanmar child's birth certificate issued over a decade late in Rayong province, with allegations of bribery and improper use of a factory owner's address for the registration.
Fire Destroys Bar in Phuket's Ao Yon Area
PHUKET: A bar in Phuket’s Ao Yon-Khao Khad area was completely destroyed by fire this morning (Sept 18), with no staff or customers inside at the time.
Police Stop Google Street View Car by Mistake
Police in Chaiyaphum Province mistakenly stopped a Google Street View car on September 17, thinking it was suspicious before confirming it belonged to Google Maps and allowing it to continue.
Mother Fears Released Ex-Husband After Child Abuse Case
A mother in Buriram fears for her family's safety after her ex-husband was released from detention in a child sexual abuse case involving their 11-year-old daughter; she says he's posted threats of revenge on social media. The man, released
Woman Denies Four Charges in Property Dispute Case
Woman known as 'Aunt Da' and eight associates denied four charges including trespassing, theft, and threatening in a Khon Kaen property dispute case, with investigators gathering evidence before referring the matter to prosecutors.
Man Arrested for Killing Woman in Jealous Rage
A 47-year-old man has been arrested in Kanchanaburi for allegedly stabbing a 50-year-old woman to death in a jealous rage after she began dating another man following their separation.
Coffee Shop Trashed in Vandalism Attack in Prachuap Khiri Khan
Unknown vandals threw chicken droppings and food waste throughout a Ban Sai coffee shop on September 18, forcing the owner to file a police report and prompting calls for justice.
Former Drag Racer Sets Multiple Fires in Home, Mother Seeks Help
A 35-year-old former drag racer set multiple fires inside his Ayutthaya home on September 18, claiming he was burning garbage; his mother appealed for authorities to arrange psychiatric care after family members abandoned the home due to hi