Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Police Chief Clarifies Temple Investigation After Social Media Uproar
Police brass clarified that temple investigations only proceed with solid criminal evidence, urging the public and media to separate religious institutions from individual misconduct as several temples face social media scrutiny.
Man Alleges Ex-Girlfriend Lured Him Into Gang Assault
Kittisak, 27, says a masked group beat, stripped and robbed him after his ex-girlfriend asked to meet. Police are checking his account. The story Phatthalung man says ex lured him into gang sexual assault as seen on Thaiger News.
Man Dies in House Fire Sparked by Candle
A 79-year-old man died in a house fire sparked by a candle in Lopburi's Muang district early September 15, destroying three homes and partially damaging another. His wife escaped with burns after failing to reach him upstairs as flames spre
Phuket Muslim Leaders Unite Against Youth Drug Abuse
PHUKET: Muslim families, community leaders and religious institutions in Phuket are being urged to work together to prevent children and young people from falling into drug abuse.
Man Fires Gun in Air at Entertainment Venue in Rayong
A man fired a gunshot into the air outside an entertainment venue in Rayong early September 15 after taking offense to not being greeted at a nearby restaurant; police are tracking three suspects who fled in a white pickup truck.
British Man Injured Resisting Phone Robbery in Pattaya
A 45-year-old British man was injured resisting two Thai men who attacked him on a motorcycle in Pattaya's Jomtien area early Sunday, attempting to steal his phone. Police are reviewing CCTV footage to identify the assailants, who fled empt
Russian Tourist Attacked, Robbed in Pattaya
A Russian tourist was attacked and robbed by three suspects in Pattaya early on September 14, with police reviewing security footage to identify the attackers who fled on a motorcycle with his bag.
Chinese Man Arrested in Phuket Over Massive Visa Overstay
PHUKET: Cyber police and Phuket Provincial Police have arrested a 52-year-old Chinese national wanted by authorities in China who had overstayed his permitted stay in Thailand by 2,823 days.
Five Indian Tourists Report Theft of 24,000 Baht by Thai Women
Five Indian tourists lost 24,000 baht to Thai women who took them to a Pattaya hotel under false pretenses on September 13, then stole their cash before fleeing.
Bali Police Investigate Deaths of Australian Man and Two Children
Bali police are investigating the deaths of an Australian man and his two children discovered in their Kuta bungalow after his wife raised the alarm when unable to contact them. Authorities are treating the case as a suspected murder-suicid
Man Escapes Naked After Gang Ambush, Assault
A 27-year-old man in Phatthalung was lured to a temple by his ex-girlfriend, ambushed by 10 masked youths, beaten and robbed, then fled naked to a nearby house for help.
Police File Charges Against Entertainer for Mocking Buddhism
Police in Lampang filed charges against a male singer for wearing monastic robes and performing obscene dances at an entertainment venue in Koh Kha district, violating laws against religious insult and illegal clergy impersonation.