Police Bring Home 151 Thais from Myanmar in Scam Crackdown
Thai police officials coordinated with Myanmar authorities to repatriate 151 Thai nationals, 74 men and 77 women, on Saturday, as part of a broader crackdown on transnational online gambling and call center scam
Patong Taxi Driver and Saudi Tourist Make Peace After Altercation
A dispute between a taxi driver and a Saudi tourist in Phuket ended with both parties being fined 500 baht each after a physical confrontation over fare payment.
American Man Apologizes to Family of Thai Woman Killed in Dirt Bike Accident
An American tourist knelt down in remorse before the family of a 58-year-old woman who died after being struck by his dirt bike in Mae On district, Chiang Mai, on Thursday.
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.
Three Korean Tourists Sought in Fatal Bangkok Hotel Fire Investigation
Thai police are searching for three Korean tourists who were occupants of the room where a deadly fire originated at The Ember Hotel near Khao San Road, Bangkok. The Sunday night blaze resulted in three foreign tourist fatalities due to smoke inhalation.
