Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Deputy Interior Minister Vows NACC Will Pursue All Exam Cheats
Deputy Interior Minister Worasit Liengprasert said the National Anti‑Corruption Commission will pursue everyone involved in the local civil service exam cheating scandal, regardless of rank, and insisted no one can avoid responsibility. He noted that charges against three suspects are delayed due to legal limits and the need to collect extensive evidence, but those released on bail will still face prosecution, with filing expected in November. Worasit added he is not concerned about opposition attempts to use the issue in a no‑confidence debate, as the NACC works independently and his ministry has already acted, including revoking fraudulent scores and summoning legitimate examinees to report on 19 October.
Thai Police Arrest 39 in Nationwide Online Investment Scam
Thai police arrested 39 suspects and seized assets worth more than 500 million baht in raids across 11 provinces as part of an investigation into an alleged online investment scam and cross-border money-laundering network. The operation, announced yesterday, October 13, targeted 27 locations after investigators uncovered suspicious financial transactions involving Chinese nationals holding Thailand Privilege … The story Long-stay visa checks help uncover Thai scam network, 39 arrested as seen on Thaiger News.
Police Chase Drug Suspect After Sting, Arrest 6km Later
Police in Chonburi set up a sting to buy ice from a drug dealer at a gas station in Pattaya. The suspect fled in reverse, crashed into the station, and drove on ripped tyres for about six kilometres before being stopped and arrested. Approximately 20 grams of methamphetamine were recovered from his vehicle.
Uncle Shoots Drug-Crazed Nephew Dead in Chumphon
A methamphetamine‑fueled man attacked his uncle‑in‑law with an iron rod after injuring a worker. The uncle‑in‑law fired a .22 caliber rifle, hitting the attacker twice and killing him. Police say the shooter acted in self‑defense and stayed at the scene to surrender.
Toddler Struck and Killed by Reversing Truck in Pattaya
A three-year-old Thai-Myanmar girl was killed when a reversing six-wheel truck struck her in a workers' camp in Pattaya. Her father tried to save her while her mother fainted repeatedly from shock. Police are investigating the incident and have gathered CCTV evidence.
Rescue Volunteer Slapped by Fake Police Officer in Udon Thani
A rescue volunteer was slapped in the face by a man posing as a police officer while assisting an injured person in Udon Thani. The incident was captured on video, and the volunteer has filed a police complaint seeking legal action, not compensation.
Man Steals 27 Gold Chains With Hammer, Caught Instantly
A man armed with a hammer robbed a gold shop inside a major mall on Luang Paeng Road in Bangkok, stealing 27 gold necklaces worth about 3.6 million baht. He was apprehended minutes later by police from Chujornoy Station, assisted by mall staff, at the nearby On Nut-Lat Krabang interchange underpass. The 42-year-old suspect confessed he committed the theft to settle a debt of roughly 100,000 baht.
Thai Police Coordinate with Hong Kong to Bust Prostitution Ring
Thai police are working with Hong Kong authorities to dismantle a transnational prostitution ring that recruited Thai women. The network used Telegram to arrange encounters in Tsim Sha Tsui hotels and was run from Tuen Mun, leading to the arrest of 16 suspects, including nine Thai women, and the seizure of millions in cash and assets. Officials urge those seeking overseas work to verify offers and avoid scams.
Woman Files Police Report Against Spirit Medium Over Egg Fraud
A woman from Pattani paid 9,000 baht to a spirit medium in Phatthalung for a cleansing ritual after being told she was cursed. She discovered hair and thread inside a cracked egg and later saw the same substances on the medium’s nails in a ritual video, suspecting fraud. She filed a police report, while the medium denies wrongdoing and says the fee is a standard tuition.
Sukhumruang Moves to Sue Lawyer An Over Defamation
Sukhumruang is preparing a defamation case against lawyer An after his interview allegedly smeared her reputation. Lawyer An, who was fined for a protest in Amnat Charoen, said he does not know who ordered the rally and denied knowing if his actions reached the minister. The Bhumjaithai Party says his conduct is clear and may pursue legal and ethical sanctions.
Three Arrested in Pattaya Call-Centre Scam Targeting Fraud Victims
PATTAYA – Three suspects have been arrested after police raided a suspected scam operation in Pattaya that allegedly impersonated cybercrime officers and promised to recover money lost by previous fraud victims. Police from Provincial Police Region 2, led by Pol. Maj. Gen. Kiatisak Srathongoi, commander of the region’s investigation division, searched the suspected office in […]
Man Found Dead With Bound Hands at Female Friend's House
A 51-year-old man was found dead hanging from a roof beam at a female friend's house in Chumphon province, with both wrists bound by a cloth. Police discovered a handwritten note mentioning 'grandma cat' and are investigating whether the death was suicide or foul play, as the man's sister expressed doubts. No signs of struggle were found, but authorities are awaiting forensic results.