Thai Minister of Commerce Cracks Down on Illegal Import of Elephant Pants from China...
National—
On February 5th, 2024, Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce, issued an order to the Thai Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) to investigate a case in which Thai elephant...
Chinese National Arrested for Drug Smuggling at Suvarnabhumi Airport: 3 Kilograms of Heroin Seized
National—
On February 27th, 2024, Pol. Lt. Gen. Panurat Lakboon, the Secretary-General of the Office of the Thai Narcotics Control Board (ONCB), publicly revealed after the arrest of a Chinese person who allegedly smuggled illicit...
Investigation on Foreigners Using Thai Nominees to Run Businesses Continues in Phuket
Phuket –
In Phuket, the Thai police are investigating vehicle rental businesses in the Thalang district for potential illegal practices. The inquiry, led by Region 8 Police Commander Lieutenant Colonel Suraphong Thanomjit, focuses on the...
Father Confesses to Murder of 10-Year-Old Daughter at Thai Resort
Uttaradit—
On April 9th, 2024, Mueang Uttaradit police officers received a murder report of a 10-year-old girl at a resort in Mueang, Uttaradit.
The Mueang Uttaradit forensic and police officers were dispatched to the crime scene...
Tak Police Apprehend 74 Myanmar Nationals for Illegal Border Crossing
Tak—
On May 2nd, 2024, Phop Phra police and relevant agencies captured 55 Myanmar national individuals who allegedly illegally crossed the Thai border through a natural channel in Phop Phra, Tak.
According to the police report,...
Suspect in Horrific Murder of Nonthaburi Man Spotted in Pattaya Before Leaving for Hua...
Pattaya —
Thai police are hunting for the prime suspect in the gruesome homicide of an LGBTQ+ online seller in Nonthaburi province. The suspect had been spotted in Pattaya before leaving for Hua Hin in...
Police Seize Nearly One Million Amphetamine Pills Hidden in Fruit Boxes in Chiang Rai
Chiang Rai —
On June 21st, 2024, Mueang Chiang Rai police and relevant agencies seized nearly one million amphetamine pills hidden inside fruit boxes. This operation was prompted by a truck driver's report of an...
School Director Accused of Sexual Harassment by Guardians of 27 Students in LopburiÂ
Lopburi —
At 5:30 PM, on July 10th, 2024, Chai Badan police received complaints from guardians of 27 school students in Chai Badan, Lopburi, alleging that the school director had committed sexual harassment.
According to...
Online Fraud Reports Reach 3.47 Billion Baht in July
PRESS RELEASE:
In July 2024, there were 34,989 online fraud reports filed through thaipoliceonline.com, resulting in total damages of 3.47 billion baht, averaging 111.98 million baht per day.
Requests for account freezes amounted to 13.54 billion...
Update: Famous Thai Singer Tik Shiro Faces Charges After Fatal DUI Crash
Bangkok —
Previously, Sirisak Nuntasane, commonly known by the stage name Tik Shiro, a 63-year-old famous Thai singer, was involved in a van collision in Bangkok with a motorcycle on the night of October 10th,...