Police Hunt Foreign Suspects in $90,000 Gold Purchase Scam
A Thai man was deceived by two African men in a sophisticated gold purchase scam, where the perpetrators switched his $90,000 in cash with counterfeit bills.
Trio of American BASE Jumpers Will Face Charges Upon Return
Metropolitan Police have identified three foreigners who illegally performed BASE jumps in central Bangkok in early October 2024.
Dramatic Highway Chase: Korean-Swedish Man Who Stole Car Arrested
Highway Police engaged in a dramatic 100-kilometer pursuit of a car thief, starting from the 24+900 kilometer marker and ending when the stolen pickup truck
Tourist Escapes Death as Shotgun Accidentally Fires on Koh Phangan
A 49-year-old tattoo shop owner was arrested after a dangerous gun incident during New Year's countdown celebrations on Koh Phangan, Surat Thani province.
Missing Korean Tourist’s Body Found After Koh Phangan Boat Capsized
The body of a South Korean tourist who went missing after a longtail boat capsized near Koh Phangan has been recovered. Jin Yoon, 30, was found approximately 500 meters from Rin Queen Pier
Thai Police Solve 93% of More Than 500,000 Cases in 2024
Royal Thai Police achieved a 93% success rate in solving criminal cases this year, with 479,516 cases resolved out of more than 500,000 reported between January-December 26, 2024, according to National Police Chief Pol. Gen. Kitirat Phanphet.
Drunk Thai-British Man Fatally Stabbed Japanese Tourist in Pattaya
A deadly altercation in Pattaya ended in tragedy when a Japanese tourist was fatally stabbed during an early morning confrontation on Pattaya Third Road.
Danish Tourist Stabbed in Phuket After Public Urination Dispute
A 29-year-old Danish tourist was hospitalized after being stabbed by a security guard during a late-night altercation over public urination near a shopping mall.
Two Arrested Over Death of Thai Social Media Star ‘Bank Lester’
In a disturbing development that has shocked Thailand, authorities have arrested multiple individuals connected to the death of "Bank Lester" Thanakarn Kanthee, a 27-year-old TikTok personality
Pattaya Raid Uncovers Global Online Gambling Ring Run by South Koreans
Thai police have uncovered a major online gambling operation in Pattaya, where South Korean nationals were running a server facility serving over 20,000 users worldwide.
