Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Ex-Husband Stabs Ex-Wife to Death, Then Takes Own Life
A man fatally stabbed his ex-wife at a beverage shop in Chanthaburi on September 17, then took his own life in a nearby garden hours later after police began searching for him.
Pickup Truck Overturns; Police Seize 884kg of Ice Drugs
A pickup truck overturned on a Chiang Rai highway revealed 884kg of methamphetamine in 24 sacks; the driver fled before police arrived and authorities are investigating the drug trafficking network.
Koh Samui Officials Arrested In ID Card Fraud Scheme
Koh Samui officials and four Thai suspects were arrested in a scheme that allegedly helped Myanmar nationals with valid passports fraudulently obtain pink identity cards meant for stateless people. Investigators say the municipality process
Lawyer Submits Evidence in Fundraising Fraud Probe
A lawyer submitted evidence to Thai investigators alleging that a prominent fundraiser and his foundation committed fraud by misusing donations, failing to account for purchased goods, and using donated items at a private studio.
Chinese Suspect Arrested in 238M Baht Crypto Scam
Thai police arrested a Chinese suspect in Chiang Mai for allegedly supplying cryptocurrency to launder over 238 million baht from at least 16 online fraud cases as part of the Highway Scam Hunter operation.
Interior Ministry Orders Probe Into Thalang Checkpoint Bribery Allegations
The Interior Ministry has ordered an urgent investigation into bribery allegations against officers at a Thalang checkpoint in Phuket, with authorities instructed to submit findings to the central ministry and face strict legal action if mi
Mystery Black Suitcase Under Bridge Turns Out Empty
A suspicious black suitcase discovered beneath a bridge in Ayutthaya turned out to be completely empty after police inspection on September 17, allaying public fears of drugs or foul play.
Six Teenagers Arrested After Drive-By Shooting Injures Two
Two youths were shot and seriously injured in a drive-by attack in Surin province, with police arresting six teenagers from rival groups who admitted to staging an ambush over a long-standing dispute.
Bangkok Police Bust Call Center Scam Targeting Japanese Victims
Bangkok police arrested 15 suspects operating a sophisticated call center scam that targeted Japanese victims by impersonating police and demanding money transfers. The operation was run by a Chinese boss from a luxury Bangkok home, with of
British Man Arrested for Counterfeit Goods Swap Scam
A British man in Buriram was arrested after allegedly swapping genuine Buriram United sports merchandise for counterfeit items before requesting a refund from an online retailer. Police seized the suspect items during a September 15 raid fo
Woman's Fraud Report Derailed by Sleeping Officer, Game-Playing Cop
A fraud victim's attempt to file a report at Bang Lamung Police Station in Chon Buri was hindered when she encountered a sleeping officer and another playing video games instead of assisting her, prompting an investigation into the officers
Male Skeleton Found Under Abandoned Condo in Rayong
A male skeleton was discovered beneath an abandoned condominium in Rayong's Phe District, with police estimating the death occurred about 30 days ago and suspecting foul play by multiple perpetrators.