Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Missing 31-Year-Old Found Injured After Three Days in Forest
A 31-year-old man from Ban Huai Phu was found injured and exhausted after being lost in the forest near Mae Sariang for three days. Rescue teams comprising police, military rangers and local volunteers located him on October 16 and rushed him to Mae Sariang Hospital. The successful operation underscores the coordinated efforts of multiple agencies and community members.
Two Fishermen Rescue Drowning Father and Son in Khon Kaen
Two fishermen in Khon Kaen rescued a father and his son who had drowned while collecting clams in a village pond. After pulling the pair ashore, they performed CPR and coordinated with emergency services, which rushed the father to hospital for urgent treatment. Both victims survived thanks to the quick actions of the rescuers.
Thieves Steal Brahma Statue From Municipality In Under A Minute
A thief on a motorcycle stole a large brass Brahma statue from the Thammasala Subdistrict Municipality office in Nakhon Pathom, completing the theft in under a minute. Surveillance footage shows the suspect wearing a pink shirt, shorts, a helmet and flip-flops while riding a yellow-plated Honda Wave. The municipality has filed a police report and is seeking public help to identify the offender.
Police Arrest Three, Seize 500 Meth Pills In Rawai
PHUKET: Police have arrested three suspects and seized more than 500 methamphetamine pills (ya bah) and a firearm during a drug crackdown in the Rawai sea gypsy community.
Hua Hin Delays Beach Structure Demolition Awaiting Human Rights Talk
Hua Hin authorities have postponed the demolition of 15 illegal beachfront structures after receiving a request from the National Human Rights Commission to delay action. Officials have prepared machinery and police presence but encountered warning signs claiming private property and urging the mayor not to use state power against residents. A joint meeting is scheduled for October 22, with a Commission site visit set for October 21, to resolve the dispute before proceeding with the court‑ordered removal.
Customs Arrest Malaysian Man Trying to Smuggle 20kg Cannabis
Padang Besar customs officers arrested a Malaysian man attempting to smuggle over 20 kilograms of cannabis flower hidden in his car. The drugs, worth more than 300,000 baht, were discovered in a concealed compartment behind the rear seats. The suspect faces charges under Thai customs law and could also be subject to Malaysia’s death penalty for drug trafficking.
Police Seize 161 kg Ice, 70 kg Heroin in Bangkok
Police in Bangkok arrested two suspected drug traffickers known as 'Moth Nam Sai' and 'Sa-jo Khanom Wan', seizing over 160 kilograms of ice, 70 kilograms of heroin, large quantities of methamphetamine, ketamine and ecstasy tablets, plus a firearm and ammunition. The suspects, aged 46 and 48, confessed to obtaining the drugs from Ayutthaya and Lopburi and distributing them in the Sai Mai and Kukot areas for a fee of 150,000–200,000 baht per deal. They now face multiple narcotics and firearms charges.
Five African Women Arrested for Visa Overstays on Koh Samui
Five African women have been arrested at a hotel near Chaweng Beach on Koh Samui after immigration officers discovered they had overstayed their visas by up to 799 days. Surat Thani immigration police announced the arrests today, October 16, following a tip-off that foreign women were allegedly approaching tourists to offer sexual services in local … The story Five African women arrested for visa overstays on Koh Samui as seen on Thaiger News.
Thai Police Invite TV Personality for Questioning After Talk Show
Thong Lor police summoned Pote for questioning after his appearance on the talk show 'Hono Krasae'. Pote expressed regret over past mistakes, including a failed attempt to help a friend finish studies and a misunderstanding with Wave and Chompu, and said he now prefers to step back. Police said the meeting is for information only and he may seek legal counsel.
Bangkok Police Conduct Night Raid on Nine Entertainment Venues
Bangkok police and S.W.A.T. officers raided nine entertainment venues in the Rama 9, Mahad Thai and Town In Town areas late at night. They checked IDs, searched for weapons and drugs, and tested 45 patrons for substance use, finding no violations. Authorities reminded venue owners to obey laws on age limits, operating hours and preventing illegal activity.
Parents File Police Report Over Fake China Study Tour
Parents from three schools filed a police report after a fraudulent study tour to China left 45 students stranded at Suvarnabhumi Airport, each losing nearly 40,000 baht. The organizer had promised flights and accommodation through a claimed MOU with Xi’an Jiaotong University but provided none, and refunds have not been fully paid.
BG Pathum, Ayutthaya United Fined for Thai League Fan Violence
BG Pathum United and Ayutthaya United were fined a total of 80,000 baht and 30,000 baht respectively after their fans clashed during a Thai League match on October 10. The Disciplinary and Ethics Committee cited object-throwing in the stands and a post‑match assault on Ayutthaya supporters by men in black clothing. Each club received a 30,000‑baht penalty for the thrown objects, with BG Pathum paying an extra 50,000 baht for the attack.