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Crime and safety news in the region.
Student scuffle on skywalk in Patumwan: 8 detained, 4 injured
28 Aug 2026
On the morning of August 28, 2026, a mass brawl broke out on the pedestrian skywalk bridge in the Pathumwan district of central Bangkok between groups of young people - according to reports,…
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'Wanted' Swedish suspect arrested in Bangkok – Bangkok Post
27 Aug 2026
A wanted foreign suspect has been detained in Bangkok - the information came from local law enforcement agencies and is indicated in the coverage of local English-language publications. According to…
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Teenager arrested on suspicion of making and selling weapons online – Bangkok Post
26 Aug 2026
Bangkok police detained a minor on suspicion of manufacturing and selling firearms through Internet platforms. According to the Bangkok Post, the investigating authorities received reports of offers
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Bang Rak police seized 8 pistols from a man from Bangkok after reporting a sound similar to a gunshot
24 Aug 2026
In the evening (the exact time is indicated in the initial reports), the police of the Bang Rak district (Bang Rak) received a report from residents about a loud sound similar to a gunshot. Patrols…
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Armed police attack drills force temple monks to flee – Bangkok Post
24 Aug 2026
In Bangkok, police exercises to practice an armed attack scenario led to panic among monks in one of the Buddhist temples: the clergy temporarily left the territory of the monastery after training
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'Wanted' Swedish suspect arrested in Bangkok and his friend Bangkok Post
24 Aug 2026
Bangkok detains wanted Swedish suspect; Together with him, his acquaintance was detained. Information about the arrest was published by the Bangkok Post. According to the publication, the incident…
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Scammer Who Worked For Cambodian Gang In Poipet Arrested By Bangkok Police In Phuket Case
23 Aug 2026
On Friday, the Bangkok Metropolitan Police detained a man who is accused of fraud on behalf of a Cambodian criminal group operating in the border city of Poipet. According to the Thai Examiner, the…
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Latest information (as of the evening of August 23, 2026): - There are no fatalities.
23 Aug 2026
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Fake Father Scheme Exposes Corruption Risks in Bangkok
22 Aug 2026
In Bangkok, a wide-ranging paperwork scheme has been uncovered that used the forgery of family ties – the so-called "fake father scheme". According to a major report by the Bangkok Post, the…
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Expelled student apologizes for threatening to shoot at school in Hat Yai city
21 Aug 2026
In the city of Hat Yai, located in southern Thailand, an incident broke out related to the threat of the use of firearms in an educational institution. According to reports published by the Bangkok…
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"Dentist" with YouTube courses detained in the suburbs of Bangkok during a raid against illegal medicine
21 Aug 2026
At the end of the week, the Bangkok police, together with specialists from the medical regulator, raided one of the suburban medical institutions near Bangkok and detained five suspects in the…
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Bangkok demands decisive action against fraud
17 Aug 2026
In Bangkok, there are discussions about the need to combat financial fraud, particularly the "Por Thip" scandal. Authorities are calling for strengthened control measures and economic strategy.
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Police in Bangkok call for tougher crackdown on financial fraud
16 Aug 2026
In Bangkok, the police are calling for tougher crackdowns on financial scams such as 'Por Thip', which have caused significant harm to citizens.
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Police in Bangkok arrested scam artists
16 Aug 2026
The government has tightened measures against scamsters in Bangkok, reports Bangkok Post.
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Seven boys arrested for robbery against a Japanese tourist in Bangkok
15 Aug 2026
In Bangkok, police arrested seven young men suspected of robbery against a Japanese tourist. This is reported by Khaosod English.
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In Bangkok, seven young people have been arrested for robbing a Japanese tourist.
15 Aug 2026
Police arrested seven young men for robbing a Japanese tourist in Bangkok, according to Khaosod English.
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Italian police returned stolen paintings worth 9 million euros
14 Aug 2026
Italian police have returned to the owner nine-million baht worth of stolen paintings, reports Bangkok Post.
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Police arrested illegal workers from a Chinese construction project in Rizhao.
14 Aug 2026
In Riaogang, police arrested 24 illegal workers participating in a Chinese project. This is reported by Bangkok Post.
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The actress has been acquitted in fraud cases involving 2.
14 Aug 2026
The actress from Thailand was acquitted in a fraud case involving 2.4 billion baht. The court found her not guilty of the Ponzi Forex-3D scheme.
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Chaichana reported an attack on a law enforcement officer to the police.
14 Aug 2026
Thai democratic leader Chaichana filed a police report after an incident that occurred recently. According to the Bangkok Post, she reported a suspected attack on one of the law enforcement officers.
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Police Present Files of Fraud During NACSK Exams
13 Aug 2026
The Bangkok Post police presented evidence of fraud committed during exams at the National University of Thailand (NUT). The agency continues its investigation.
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Thai court gives green lights to historic fraud cases against Facebook
12 Aug 2026
The Thai court continues to hear historical fraud cases related to the Facebook platform. In these processes, the company actively cooperates with law enforcement agencies to combat scammers.
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Foreigner arrested in Bangkok for throwing an egg at a food delivery person
12 Aug 2026
In Bangkok, an foreigner was arrested for throwing an egg at a food delivery person. According to the Thai Examiner, the man is suspected of attacking several victims.
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Antun criticizes the police's leniency towards a suspect in the murder of PAO director.
11 Aug 2026
Prime Minister of Thailand Antun Charnvirakul criticizes the police for being too soft, accusing them of lenient sentencing for a PAO director murder suspect.
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Medical graduate student scammed out of 11 million baht – Bangkok Post
11 Aug 2026
A 25-year-old medical graduate student, known in publications as "The Bank", fell victim to an organized telephone scam and lost a total of 11 million baht. The incident began on August 22 at about…
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Thailand ranks second in Southeast Asia in terms of weapon crimes.
9 Aug 2026
According to the research, Thailand ranks second after Vietnam in terms of weapon-related crimes in Southeast Asia. The police are actively combating this problematic issue.
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More than 5,900 employees may lose their jobs after cheating in exams.
3 Aug 2026
More than 5,900 staff members may lose their jobs due to exam cheating. The police are conducting an investigation and preparing for possible legal action.
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Pawut Phrawat meets with police over Forex case
3 Aug 2026
Parliamentary figure and actor Pawut Phrawat met with the police regarding the Forex case despite the accusations. His team claims they are ready to answer all questions.
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A police station was attacked in Bangkok, and a school has been closed.
3 Aug 2026
A police station in the southern part of the capital was attacked, and a school was closed for safety reasons. Various incidents and investigations are ongoing in the region.
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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.
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