Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Laos Returns 129 Thai Online Gambling Operators
Laos extradited 129 Thai nationals arrested for operating online gambling networks to Thai authorities at the Nong Khai border on September 17, with 15 having illegally re-entered after previous deportation.
Australian Man Charged With Murder Of 17-Year-Old Thai Girl
An Australian man was charged with murdering a 17-year-old Thai girl whose body was found in a suitcase near Pattaya railway tracks in June. Simon Peter Carman faces multiple charges including intentional murder and transporting a minor for
Power Company Catches House Stealing Electricity and Water
A Ko Lanta household was caught illegally reconnecting electricity and water after their meters were removed, with residents even covering the water meter with a plastic tank to conceal the theft.
Truck Runs Red Light, Nearly Hits Students
A six-wheeled truck ran a red light at high speed near Samut Songkhram Provincial Police intersection on September 17, nearly hitting motorcycles and students waiting at a crosswalk during morning rush hour.
Man Caught Fleeing Police with Gun After Drug Use
A man high on methamphetamine was arrested in Nong Khai after fleeing police and discarding a loaded revolver he was attempting to sell for 25,000 baht.
Parents Demand Action After Chinese Driver Flees Hit-and-Run Death
A 16-year-old died after a Chinese driver fled the scene of a motorcycle collision in Pattaya on February 21; despite an arrest warrant issued in March, the suspect remains at large seven months later.
Authorities Probe Oil Leak on Bangkok Pipeline
Authorities are investigating an oil leak discovered in a drainage pit along Fuel Road and Rama III Road in Bangkok, using chemical analysis to identify the source and seal the underground pipeline before contamination reaches public water
Police Bust Migrant Labor Trafficking Ring, Arrest 26
Police arrested 26 suspects including officials and labor brokers in Surat Thani for illegally issuing identity documents to migrant workers without proper registration status.
Subdistrict Chief Arrested for Extorting Staff Over Contract Renewals
A subdistrict chief in Sisaket Province was arrested for demanding payments of up to 30,000 baht from staff in exchange for contract renewals. Yasapond, 65, allegedly threatened not to rehire temporary employees unless they paid fees based
National Artist Chaichana Bunyachoti Injured in Accident
National Artist Chaichana Bunyachoti, 84, was struck by a falling branch and required three stitches above his eyebrow but shows no signs of brain injury. He remains hospitalized at Rajpipat Hospital in Bangkok for observation.
National Park Charges 10 Tourists for Trampling Rare Alpine Plants
Doi Inthanon National Park filed charges against 10 tourists who trampled rare alpine plants while leaving marked trails for photographs on September 13. The fragile species, found only above 2,000 meters, may take years to recover from the
Flash Express Launches Year 7 Safe Driving Campaign With Police
Flash Express launches its seventh annual Safe Driving Project with Thai police, transforming real-world traffic incidents into practical safety lessons to reduce risky behavior and build public road safety awareness.