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From 2022 to 2024, the police recorded 5164 cases of romantic scams with a total loss of over 1.

According to police data, 5,164 cases of romance scams were reported in Thailand from 2022 to 2024, with damages exceeding 1.6 billion baht. Scammers use various schemes, including "love bombing" and…

A freight train collided with a bus in Bangkok: there are fatalities

On May 16, a freight train crashed into a city bus near the Makkasan station in Bangkok. Preliminary reports indicate that 8 people were killed and around 25 were injured.

Bangkok police accused of stealing from drug suspect and his wife

A Bangkok resident sought legal assistance, claiming that police officers stole her valuables seized during a search of her condominium. She also stated that she was threatened after filing…

The parliamentary transport committee held an emergency meeting with representatives of the railway, police, and…

After the tragedy in Makkasan, Thailand wants to strengthen safety at railway crossings. Following the high-profile accident in the Makkasan area of Bangkok, Thai authorities have begun discussing…

In 2026, a Russian citizen was detained at Bangkok airport due to life-threatening behavior.

The Suvarnabhumi Airport security service has detained a Russian citizen. Reports indicate his intention to jump from a height, however, the motives behind his actions are still unknown.

A Russian citizen was detained in Suvarnabhumi after an incident on the overpass.

A Russian tourist was detained at Suvarnabhumi Airport after an incident on an overpass. The man was behaving inadequately and threatened to jump, after which he was handed over to the police.

2026 Transwoman arrested in Bangkok for robbing a South Korean tourist After a previously published report on an…

On March 6, 2026, a 20-year-old transgender woman was arrested in Bangkok on suspicion of robbing a 46-year-old South Korean citizen, Kim Sangyul. The incident occurred on February 24 around 3 am.

Chinese citizen arrested after 'lavish birthday party' in Phuket A Chinese citizen wanted for fraud was arrested in…

A Chinese citizen has been arrested in Thailand at the request of Chinese authorities. He was being sought for tax evasion and was detained after celebrating his birthday on Phuket while returning to…

According to police, he became angry at the automatic passport control gates, started kicking them, and severely…

A Chinese citizen was detained at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok for damaging automatic passport control gates. According to police, the damage is estimated at 481,500 baht (approximately $13,000).

In 2026, 94 Vietnamese nationals were arrested as a result of a raid in Bangkok linked to a casino network.

On March 5, 2026, in Bangkok, police arrested 94 Vietnamese citizens during a raid at an office located in a luxury condominium in the Rama 9 area. The raid was conducted on suspicion of the office…

Suspect claims he stole British woman's bag to support two wives; Bang Rak

Bang Rak police on March 3 arrested a man suspected of stealing a bag from a British tourist on Surawong Road in December 2025. The detainee stated that he stole the bag to support his two wives.

State Railway of Thailand intensifies drug testing after Bangkok crash, suspends two more employees.

21.05.2026 State Railway Intensifies Drug Testing After Bangkok Crash The State Railway of Thailand reports that it has suspended two more employees from safety-related duties after they tested…

2026 Russian Fugitive Arrested in Koh Samui SURAT THANI — Immigration

In Surat Thani province, Thai immigration authorities have arrested a Russian citizen. He is accused of extorting over 1 million rubles from a car company leader back home.

Thai Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) officials announced the arrest of participants in a transnational narcotics…

BREAKING NEWS British man arrested in Bangkok on suspicion of selling drugs to tourists!

On March 7, a 64-year-old British citizen was arrested on Sukhumvit Road in Bangkok. He is suspected of selling cocaine to tourists, and approximately 400 grams of cocaine, as well as MDMA and…

2026 The Prime Minister was not intimidated by pressure over the arrest of 'official' Mauerberger Prime Minister…

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stated that he is not concerned about the political implications of the criminal case against South African businessman Benjamin Maubergers. Maubergers,…

2026 Election Commission responds to police inquiries over ballot papers issue The Election Commission (EC) has…

The Election Commission of Thailand (EC) on 6 March 2026 provided the police with written answers to 30 questions. This is related to an investigation into an incident where cases of photographing…

2026 Suspected mastermind, accomplice arrested for Bangkok company manager kidnapping-murder

The Bangkok police have arrested the suspected mastermind and his accomplice in connection with the kidnapping and murder of a company manager. The victim's remains were found in Lopburi province on…

Two Thai drug smugglers received lengthy prison sentences in Indonesia BATAM, Indonesia - An Indonesian court on…

An Indonesian court sentenced a Thai citizen to life imprisonment, and another to 17 years in prison. They were found guilty of smuggling nearly two tons of methamphetamine.

Thailand Police Arrest Transgender Woman in Pattaya Over Loud Robbery and Assault Case

Pattaya police have arrested a transgender woman suspected of robbing a South Korean tourist and attacking a German tourist. After robbing the Korean, the suspect fled to Bangkok. The investigation…

A Russian citizen was detained at Bangkok airport amid life-threatening behavior.

At Suvarnabhumi Airport, a Russian citizen was detained on March 1, allegedly intending to jump from a height. The incident occurred around 19:00, information about this appeared on March 4.

A police officer shot himself at the Chanasongkhram Police Station near Khao San Road in Bangkok on Tuesday afternoon.

On Tuesday, a police officer was found dead at the Chanasongkhram police station in Bangkok. Preliminary findings suggest that the cause of death was suicide, with no signs of homicide.

A courier in Bangkok was struck by lightning during a thunderstorm.

On June 2, at approximately 3:40 PM in Bangkok, a 46-year-old motorcycle courier was struck by lightning on the Ratchavipha elevated road. The injured person was hospitalized in serious condition.

Man's body found in garage in Bangkok, police investigating circumstances of death

The body of a man was found in a garage in Bangkok. Police have launched an investigation to determine the causes and circumstances of the incident.

The criminal element of the dream startup

In Bangkok, police uncovered a scandal involving a successful startup founded by local entrepreneurs, which was found to be engaged in fraud. The project participants tried to attract investors using…

Four Myanmar citizens were arrested in Bangkok after the alleged fatal assault on a 55-year-old American on Soi…

Four citizens of Myanmar have been arrested in the Chom Thong district on suspicion of fatally attacking a 55-year-old American, Cole Steina Heath. The suspects claim that the victim harassed the…

"Oreo Gang" member denies drunk driving

After an accident that caused injuries to a Bangkok police officer, a member of the Oreo Gang denies consuming alcohol while driving.

Three people have been charged in connection with a fatal train and bus collision in Thailand.

Thai police have charged three people with negligence causing death and injury in connection with a train and bus collision that occurred last Saturday in Bangkok. The investigation is ongoing.

In Bangkok, police rescued a 12-year-old girl who was kidnapped by a man she met through the popular mobile game Free…

International cooperation: extradition from Bangkok

A joint operation by Thai police and foreign law enforcement agencies resulted in the transfer of a criminal for trial in their home country.