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Crime and safety news in the region.

Police arrested an organized group of loan scams on apps

5 Aug 2026

Police arrested an organized group of scammers who used fake lending apps. The group had numerous arrest warrants and charges of international extortion.

Bangkok court ruled on a parking violation case

3 Aug 2026

The judge sentenced a local resident to five months in prison with suspended sentence and a fine of 12,000 baht for stopping his car at a bus stop and getting into a fight with the police.

There is no permit for the body of a Thai blogger from Georgia to be taken out of Bangkok.

3 Aug 2026

In Bangkok, permission has still not been obtained for the body of a Thai blogger who died in Georgia to be transported. Authorities are considering various issues related to his transportation.

A severe fire broke out in a bar in Bangkok where 30 people died.

3 Aug 2026

Bangkok police are continuing their investigation following the tragedy at a bar where a fire occurred and 30 people died. Two individuals have taken responsibility for the incident.

The Thai shooter dies after killing someone during a funeral ceremony at a Buddhist temple

3 Aug 2026

In Bangkok, the Thai shooter died after being killed during a cremation ceremony at a Buddhist temple. Details of the incident remain unclear.

Bangkok police uncovered a scheme involving "black currency" fraud

3 Aug 2026

Bangkok police arrested a group of foreigners who tried to deceive by pretending to be police officers.

Fighting fraud in the area of identity documentation and civil registration

3 Aug 2026

In Bangkok, the fight against scammers continues who deceive residents and tourists by forging documents and engaging in civil registration.

At Bangkok international airport, three Indian citizens have been arrested with marijuana

2 Aug 2026

At Bangkok's international airport, three Indian citizens were arrested for attempting to illegally export marijuana out of Thailand. According to the police, the narcotic substance was grown in the…

Police conducted a raid at an illegal Myanmar pub in Bangkok

2 Aug 2026

In Bangkok, police conducted a raid at an illegal Myanmar pub where minors and narcotics were found.

The former deputy warden discussed the issue of the "ai-pang" case.

2 Aug 2026

The former deputy warden addressed issues of capital punishment and imprisonment until oblivion, using criminological principles. Investigations in Thailand regarding the disappearance of Russian…

Bangkok: Police Storm Temple After Shooting at Funeral

2 Aug 2026

During the funeral in Bangkok's temple, a shooting occurred resulting in one death. The police used force to disperse the attacker, who then committed suicide.

Bank of Thailand limits transfers for youth to combat fraud

2 Aug 2026

Bank of Thailand imposed restrictions on digital transfers for young people to counter the rise in cases of fraud involving so-called "mule accounts".

The testing bureau director has been charged with seven criminal articles.

1 Aug 2026

The director of the testing bureau at Sirnakharinwirot University pleaded guilty to seven criminal charges related to exam cheating for hiring local staff. The police intend to interrogate two…

A man tried to smuggle methamphetamine from Thailand to Japan.

1 Aug 2026

The police arrested a man who attempted to transport methamphetamine to Japan. He was stopped at customs in Bangkok and provided full statements.

In Bangkok, a center for ensuring registration security has been launched to combat fake registration data and fraud.

1 Aug 2026

The Department of Local Administration (Dopa) launched a specialized center to fight fake civil records and scams, strengthening efforts against international criminal networks.

Dopaa launched a center for combating fraud in registration.

1 Aug 2026

The Department for Administrative Management (DAM) launched a specialized registration security center to combat fake documents and personal data fraud.

Immigration police arrested three Koreans suspected of investment fraud.

29 Jul 2026

Immigration police in Thailand arrested three Koreans suspected of conducting investment scams. Investigative actions are ongoing, and tourists are advised to be vigilant.

Police uncover scheme of Chinese nominees in Bangkok

27 Jul 2026

Police dismantled the scheme of Chinese nominees in Bangkok, leading to arrests and investigations.

More than 100 people may be involved in the fraud process during local government exams.

26 Jul 2026

Over 100 individuals from both public and private sectors are likely connected to the fraud process in the local examination system. The government commission estimates that more than a hundred…

Nigerian drug baron, leader of the "Dodorima" network, detained in Bangkok.

11 Jul 2026

Thai police arrested 36-year-old Nigerian Aikena Patrick Azubuike, known as Patrick, who is believed to be the leader of the African criminal network "Dodorima." The arrest took place on the evening…

According to a statement from the Customs Department, a Turkish citizen was detained on June 25 after arriving on a…

10 Jul 2026

Passenger from Brazil arrested attempting to bring 12 kg of cocaine into Thailand. A Turkish citizen was arrested at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport on charges of smuggling a large quantity of drugs.…

Thai police conducted a large-scale operation against drug trafficking in Bangkok.

8 Jul 2026

On July 7, 2026, Thai police, together with the Narcotics Control Bureau and the Airports of Thailand company, conducted a large-scale operation at Suvarnabhumi airport. As a result, drug dens were…

BANGKOK — On July 5, 2026, at 14:00, Lieutenant Pichitphon Ratachat, a police officer from Min Buri Police Station,…

6 Jul 2026

In Bangkok, a man shot his ex-wife and her new partner before committing suicide. The police are investigating; the preliminary version is a personal conflict due to jealousy.

Bangkok traffic police arrested a man for fake red license plates G-9999.

6 Jul 2026

Bangkok traffic police arrested a 31-year-old man driving a pickup truck with fake red license plates bearing the "lucky" number G-9999. The detainee claimed he was unaware of the violation and had…

On July 5, police officers arrested a 47-year-old Nantavat, a resident of Phayao province, in an apartment in Kamang…

6 Jul 2026

On July 5, the police arrested a 47-year-old Nantavat, a resident of Phayao province, as part of an investigation into heroin smuggling involving a stewardess who was detained in Australia. It turned…

Thai anti-narcotics police arrested a woman from Chiangrai province at one of the private package delivery services…

5 Jul 2026

Anti-narcotics police in Bangkok arrested a woman from Chiangrai province who tried to send heroin, hidden in tea packaging, to Taiwan. The parcel was intercepted at an international sorting center…

Tragic discovery in Bangkok: young couple found dead in locked car

5 Jul 2026

In Bangkok's Phasi Charoen district, the bodies of a man and a woman were found inside a locked car. Police are conducting an investigation, considering both carbon monoxide poisoning and criminal…

Australian authorities arrested a flight attendant on June 25 after discovering a suspicious package.

5 Jul 2026

Thai police have detained a suspected drug sender known as the "man in the blue hoodie" in connection with a heroin smuggling case involving a flight attendant. Australian authorities arrested the…

Thailand launches nationwide airport security check after flight attendant detained with drugs.

5 Jul 2026

Thailand launches a large-scale security inspection at all airports after the arrest of a Thai Airways flight attendant for drug smuggling in Melbourne. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul called the…

In Chiang Rai, a man was arrested for "multi-account" fraud just hours after being released from prison.

4 Jul 2026

A 23-year-old resident of Chiang Rai was detained by police at Bangkok's Mo Chit 2 bus terminal just hours after being released from prison. He is accused of using fraudulent bank accounts for scams.