Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Russian Man Killed in Pa Khlok Road Accident
PHUKET: A senior Phuket provincial official was behind the wheel of a car that fatally struck a Russian man crossing the main road through Pa Khlok, police have confirmed.
Man Arrested in Gold Trading Investment Scam Causing 4 Million Baht Loss
A 29-year-old man was arrested in Sra Kaew for his role in a gold trading investment scam that defrauded over 50 victims of at least 4 million baht by promising false returns.
Man Guns Down Truck With M16 Over Assault Allegation
A 20-year-old man in Ubon Ratchathani fired an M16 at a pickup truck, injuring three occupants, after accusing one of them of attempting to assault his pregnant wife. Police arrested him in Si Sa Ket province and charged him with premeditat
Ex-Soldier Charged in Murder, Dismemberment Case
A 41-year-old former soldier has been arrested in Chachoengsao province for the murder and dismemberment of a 51-year-old man from Ubon Ratchathani, whose remains were discovered in a eucalyptus plantation.
Fugitive Arrested After 17 Years in Murder Case
A man wanted for 17 years in a 2009 murder case was arrested at a temple in Sakon Nakhon province after shooting his employer and dumping the body in a river over a labor dispute.
Two Cambodian Men Remanded After Chasing Woman to Home
Two Cambodian men were remanded after chasing a woman into her home in Bangkok's Phranakorn District on July 21; they claimed they only wanted to apologize after startling her, but were accused of attempting to break into her residence.
Man Arrested for Paying Taxi with Counterfeit Bills
A 44-year-old man was arrested in Bangkok after paying a taxi driver with counterfeit cash; police found 22 more fake banknotes in his hotel room.
Police Chief Suspended Over Extortion Recording Allegation
The Khlong Luang police station commander in Pathum Thani province has been suspended following an audio recording allegedly showing him extorting payments from restaurant operators. The National Police Office launched an urgent investigati
Four Rescued After Speedboat Sinks Off Chonburi
Four people were rescued after a speedboat sank in rough seas near Koh Khram off Chonburi's Sattahip district Friday evening, with rescue crews safely pulling all aboard to safety despite continuing rough conditions.
Police Arrest Fugitive Arms Dealer Hiding in Mae Sot
Fugitive arms dealer Vipoo, wanted for attempted murder and weapons violations, was arrested in Mae Sot with his wife after police found drugs, a handgun, and nearly half a million baht in cash at their residence.
Teenager Shot Dead in Nakhon Ratchasima Gang Confrontation
A 17-year-old was shot dead during a gang confrontation in Nakhon Ratchasima after occupants in a white sedan pursued and fired at a group of teenagers on motorcycles. Police are investigating the incident as a social media dispute among ci
Ranger Officer Found Dead in Barracks After Decade of Depression
A 49-year-old deputy ranger commander in Narathiwat died by suicide after a decade-long battle with depression, investigators said. The officer was found dead in his barracks with a gunshot wound on July 24.