Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Police Raid Visa Fraud Firm, Uncover 400+ Victims
Police raided a Bangkok visa consulting firm after a European embassy reported fraudulent bank statements, uncovering a scheme that defrauded over 400 people of at least 16 million baht through forged documents and fake financial records.
Call Center Gang Scams University Student Out of 2.6 Million Baht
A university student lost 2.6 million baht after call center scammers tricked her into deceiving her parents with a fake scholarship scheme, with criminals even collecting cash in person at her condominium.
Police Investigate 30 Drug Packages Found at Khon Kaen Prison Construction Site
Police discovered 30 packages of drugs buried at a Khon Kaen prison construction site on August 17 when a backhoe uncovered them during soil preparation. Investigators are determining whether the drugs were deliberately planted or mixed int
Phuket Police Seize 22 Guns in Four-Day Crackdown
PHUKET: Officials seized 22 firearms and 481 rounds of ammunition in 33 cases recorded across Phuket in four days last week, according to figures released by Phuket authorities.
Police Bust Illegal Cockfighting Ring, Arrest 11
PHUKET: Phuket City Police arrested 11 people after raiding an alleged illegal cockfighting ring in Ratsada on Sunday (Aug 16), seizing two fighting roosters and other equipment.
Surgeon Removes 180 Nails, Coins From Patient's Stomach
A Chinese surgeon removed nearly 180 nails, coins, and metal objects weighing 1 kilogram from a 36-year-old man's stomach after he experienced severe vomiting and abdominal pain, with doctors attributing the dangerous behavior to his Pica d
Soldier Loses Leg After Stepping on Landmine in Ubon Ratchathani
A soldier with Thailand's National Mine Action Center lost his leg after stepping on an anti-personnel mine while clearing ordnance in Ubon Ratchathani province on August 17.
Police Dismantle Fake Invoice Network Causing 360 Million Baht Tax Loss
Police dismantled a fake tax invoice network operating across five provinces that defrauded the government of 360 million baht, arresting three suspects including the scheme's organizer in Bangkok, Nonthaburi, and Nakhon Ratchasima.
Hospital Investigates Nurse Abuse Claims After Patient Death
A woman died at a Khon Kaen hospital after posting photos showing marks and bruises on her body and complaining of long ER waits; her son now questions why staff allowed her to use the bathroom alone before she lost consciousness and suffer
Foundation Sues Over Dog's Death by Forced Alcohol
Watchdog Thailand Foundation is pursuing legal action against a suspect accused of fatally forcing alcohol into a neighbor's German Shepherd in Nakhon Sawan province, refusing to drop the case despite a settlement offer.
Woman Dies After Online Backlash Over Hospital Wait
A woman who posted complaints about emergency room wait times at a Khon Kaen hospital died after falling in a bathroom, sparking backlash against medical staff who had mocked her online.
Teen Found Dead After Spearfishing Accident Near Phuket
PHUKET: The body of a 17-year-old boy who went missing while spearfishing in the channel separating Phuket from the mainland has been found after more than a day of searching over the weekend.