CHIANG MAI – A dramatic police chase unfolded in Chiang Mai on March 16 when a foreign man allegedly stole a police motorcycle from Suan Dok Temple and later jumped into the Ping River to escape arrest, triggering an extensive search operation that has so far failed to locate the suspect. Pattaya Police Arrest Wanted […]
BANGKOK — Traffic police across Thailand began strict nationwide enforcement of road traffic laws from April 1, 2026, targeting ten major violations that authorities say remain leading causes of accidents and road fatalities. Thailand Imposes 10,000-Baht Fine for After-Hours Pub Drinking The move follows a directive from National Police Chief Pol Gen Kitrat Phanphet, aimed […]
BANGKOK — Authorities have raided an unlicensed international school in the Prawet district of Bangkok, arresting ten foreign teachers and staff found working without valid permits, officials said. Bangkok Police Bust Unlicensed Nightclub Catering to Foreign Tourists Investigators from the Immigration Bureau, together with officers from Prawet Police Station and officials from the Department of […]
UDON THANI — Police in Chiang Yuen district arrested a 49-year-old man on April 2, 2026, after he was found preparing parts of a dog carcass and cooking at his home, an incident that sparked outrage among animal lovers and went viral on social media. Udon Thani Man Vows to End Dog Meat Consumption After […]
PATTAYA — Police took 36 Chinese nationals into custody for drug tests and immigration checks after raiding an after-hours party at a luxury nightclub in this coastal resort city during the early hours of Thursday morning. Pattaya Police Raid Nightclub, Detain Chinese Tourists and Vietnamese Nationals Approximately 40 officers from the Pattaya police station and […]
CHUMPHON — A foreign man was shot dead by police after opening fire during a tense standoff inside a cave in Sawi district, authorities said, following a manhunt that linked the suspect to drug dealing, theft and violent assaults on local residents. Karen Forces Capture Myanmar Military Base Near Thai Border The operation took place […]
KOH PHANGAN, Surat Thani — Thai police launched a major coordinated operation on Koh Phangan on May 13, raiding 32 companies suspected of using Thai nominees to illegally hold land on behalf of foreign investors, in one of the most significant enforcement actions targeting foreign property ownership violations in the island’s history. Koh Phangan Praises […]
BANGKOK, Thailand — Chinese tourist arrivals to Thailand are experiencing a slowdown in bookings for the coming months following a high-profile case involving the arrest of police officers accused of kidnapping and extorting Chinese nationals in Sa Kaeo province, according to the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta). Vietnam Surpasses Thailand for First Time in […]
SISAKET, Thailand — Two construction workers have died and a third remains in serious condition following a scaffolding and concrete beam collapse at a police residential building construction site in Sisaket province on May 25, 2026, according to officials from Mueang Sisaket Police Station and emergency response authorities. Sriracha Building Collapse Critically Injures Two Construction […]
PATTAYA, Chon Buri — A joint task force comprising Pattaya police and officers from the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) conducted a major raid on an Indian-style nightclub near Walking Street in the early hours of June 1, 2026, as part of a broader crackdown on unlicensed entertainment venues and illegal foreign labor. Fire Destroys […]