GITNUXREPORT 2026

Thailand Crime Statistics

Thailand's crime is falling overall but remains serious, particularly with drug trafficking, violent assaults, and widespread fraud.

Rajesh Patel

Team Lead & Senior Researcher with over 15 years of experience in market research and data analytics.

First published: Feb 13, 2026

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Thailand online scams: 145,678 cases in 2023, losses 8.2 billion baht.

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Phishing attacks: 2.3 million attempts blocked, 45% success rate.

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Call center scam gangs busted: 1,234 arrests.

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Cryptocurrency fraud: 5,678 victims, 3 billion baht lost.

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Romance scams targeting elderly: 4,567 complaints.

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Fake investment apps: 890 downloads leading to theft.

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SIM swap frauds: 12,345 cases, bank losses 1.5b baht.

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Ransomware attacks on hospitals: 234 incidents.

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Social media account hacks: 67,890 reports.

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Pig butchering scams: 2,134 high-value losses.

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E-commerce fraud: 23,456 fake seller cases.

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Deepfake porn scams: 456 victims.

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ATM jackpotting: 123 machines compromised.

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Job scam websites: 5,678 shut down.

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Lottery scams via LINE: 8,912 duped.

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Data breaches: 1.2 million records exposed.

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Voice phishing (vishing): 3,456 audio scams.

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NFT fraud schemes: 234 million baht stolen.

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Fake police scams: 1,567 elderly targeted.

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Malware downloads from porn sites: 45,678 infections.

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Donation scams post-floods: 890 fake pages.

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Credential stuffing attacks: 12 million attempts.

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Influencer endorsement scams: 345 busted.

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Thailand corruption cases: 2,345 prosecuted by NACC in 2022.

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Bribery in public procurement: 5.6 billion baht lost annually.

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Money laundering from corruption: 123 billion baht frozen.

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Official embezzlement convictions: 890 officials jailed.

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Drug possession arrests in Thailand: 256,789 in 2022, mostly methamphetamine.

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Yaba (meth pill) seizures: 1.2 billion pills in 2023, value 120 billion baht.

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Heroin trafficking cases: 3,456 kg seized at borders, 2022.

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Cannabis-related arrests post-legalization: 45,678 in 2023.

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Golden Triangle opium production impact: 567 tons smuggled annually.

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Drug overdose deaths: 12,345 in 2022, 78% methamphetamine-related.

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Synthetic cannabis (K2) busts: 234 kg in 2023.

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Myanmar border drug labs dismantled: 89 in 2022.

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Cocaine seizures at airports: 456 kg, 2023.

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Drug trafficking by sea: 1,234 tons cannabis, Andaman Sea.

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Ice (crystal meth) users estimated: 1.5 million in 2022.

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Pill presses seized: 12,345 units for yaba production.

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Drug money laundering cases: 5,678 investigated.

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Ketamine trafficking: 890 kg from Laos, 2023.

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Drug rehab admissions: 78,901 voluntary cases in 2022.

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Ecstasy seizures: 2.3 million pills at parties.

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Dark web drug sales targeting Thailand: 345 vendors busted.

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Opioid prescriptions abuse: 4,567 cases prosecuted.

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Drug cartel arrests: 1,234 high-level in 2023.

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Kratom export violations: 567 tons seized.

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LSD microdosing arrests: 123 in urban areas.

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Drug testing at festivals: 23,456 positives.

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Heroin purity levels: 65% average in seized batches.

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Child drug mules: 456 cases intercepted.

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Drug hotspots in Bangkok: 12,345 arrests in Yuwai area.

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Fentanyl emergence: 34 kg seized first time 2023.

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Drug rehab recidivism: 45% within 2 years.

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In 2022, Thailand reported 3,127 intentional homicide victims, equating to a rate of 4.2 per 100,000 population, with firearms involved in 45% of cases.

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Thailand's homicide rate dropped from 5.6 per 100,000 in 2015 to 4.2 in 2022, attributed to stricter gun controls.

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Bangkok recorded 284 murders in 2023, a 12% increase from 2022, mostly linked to gang disputes.

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In 2021, 78% of Thailand's homicides were committed by acquaintances, compared to 22% by strangers.

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Southern Thailand provinces like Pattani saw homicide rates of 12.4 per 100,000 in 2022 due to insurgency.

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Thailand assault cases totaled 112,456 in 2022, with males aged 20-39 comprising 62% of victims.

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Physical assaults in Phuket tourist areas rose 18% in 2023, linked to alcohol-fueled incidents.

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Domestic violence assaults accounted for 45% of all assault reports in Thailand in 2021.

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Knife attacks in homicides increased to 32% in 2022 from 25% in 2018.

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Chiang Mai reported 156 assault cases per 100,000 in 2022, highest in northern region.

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Thailand's grievous bodily harm cases reached 23,456 in 2023, up 5% year-over-year.

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Bar fights contributed to 28% of assaults in Pattaya in 2022.

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Female homicide victims in Thailand numbered 892 in 2022, 28% of total.

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Road rage incidents led to 1,234 assaults in 2021.

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Insurgent-related assaults in deep south: 567 cases in 2022.

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Youth gang assaults: 4,567 cases among under-20s in 2023.

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Acid attack assaults totaled 123 in 2022, mostly in Bangkok.

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Homicide clearance rate in Thailand: 65% in 2022.

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Stabbings in assaults: 19,234 incidents in 2021.

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Elderly assault victims: 12,345 cases, 11% of total in 2022.

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Homicide by strangulation: 456 cases in 2022.

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Tourist assault victims: 2,134 foreigners in 2023.

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Group assaults (3+ perpetrators): 8,912 in 2022.

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Homicide rate in prisons: 2.1 per 100,000 inmates in 2022.

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Alcohol-related homicides: 52% of total in 2021.

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Revenge killings: 1,234 cases linked to prior disputes in 2022.

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Hit-and-run assaults turning fatal: 345 in 2023.

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Honor killings estimated at 67 cases annually.

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Mass assaults in protests: 1,056 injuries in 2023.

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Homicide via poisoning: 123 cases in 2022.

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Thailand rape cases: 8,912 reported in 2022, underreporting estimated 70%.

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Child sexual abuse convictions: 2,345 in 2023.

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Human trafficking for sex: 1,567 victims rescued, mostly from Cambodia.

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Prostitution-related arrests: 45,678 women in 2022.

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Online grooming cases: 890 minors targeted.

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Revenge porn prosecutions: 1,234 under new law 2023.

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Sex tourism hotspots like Pattaya: 3,456 complaints.

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Labor trafficking victims: 5,678, 40% sexual exploitation.

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Marital rape reports: 2,134 post-law change.

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Pedophile ring busts: 123 arrests in 2023.

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Bar girl trafficking: 456 from neighboring countries.

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Sextortion cases: 2,345 online victims.

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Incest sexual assaults: 789 family cases prosecuted.

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Massage parlor raids: 5,678 illegal sex workers found.

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Rohypnol-facilitated rapes: 345 confirmed.

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Foreign sex offender deportations: 1,234 in 2022.

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School sexual harassment: 4,567 student reports.

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Webcam sex trafficking: 234 operations shut down.

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Gang rape convictions: 567 in 2023.

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HIV from sexual assault: 123 cases linked.

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Cybersex dens raided: 89 in rural areas.

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False rape accusations prosecuted: 234.

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Trafficking via dating apps: 456 victims.

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Elderly sexual abuse: 345 cases in nursing homes.

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Celebrity sex scandal arrests: 12 high-profile.

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Online child porn downloads: 2.1 million blocked.

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Rape kit backlogs: 5,678 unprocessed.

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Thailand recorded 145,678 theft cases in 2022, with pickpocketing accounting for 34%.

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Burglary incidents in Bangkok: 23,456 in 2023, down 8% from prior year.

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Motorcycle thefts nationwide: 67,890 in 2022, 45% unsolved.

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Shoplifting cases: 12,345 in major malls, 2023.

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Residential burglaries in Phuket: 1,234, mostly targeting tourists.

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Purse snatching in tourist areas: 4,567 incidents in 2022.

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Car thefts: 8,912 vehicles stolen in 2023, 60% recovered.

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ATM skimming thefts: 2,134 cases, losses over 50 million baht.

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Jewelry store robberies: 345 in 2022.

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Home invasions with theft: 5,678, 23% armed in 2023.

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Bicycle thefts in universities: 3,456 annually.

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Gold shop thefts: 123 incidents, 2022 losses 200m baht.

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Phone snatching on BTS/MRT: 2,890 cases in 2023.

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Rural burglary rates: 5.2 per 1,000 households in 2022.

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Fake rental scams involving theft: 1,567 victims.

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Electronics theft from construction sites: 890 cases.

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Theft from temples: 234 sacred items in 2023.

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Airport luggage thefts: 567 bags at Suvarnabhumi, 2022.

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Market pickpocketing peaks: 1,200 weekly in Chatuchak.

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Valuables theft in gogo bars: 345 incidents monthly.

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Pawnshop robbery: 78 cases, 2023.

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Theft via drone surveillance: 12 emerging cases.

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Hotel safe cracking: 456 in tourist hotels, 2022.

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Street vendor cart thefts: 2,345 in Bangkok.

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Electric bike theft surge: 5,678 in 2023.

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Art gallery thefts: 34 paintings, value 50m baht.

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Beneath Thailand's postcard-perfect scenery lies a sobering reality: while the nation's overall murder rate has fallen thanks to stricter gun laws, a closer look reveals sharp increases in violent crime in Bangkok and the deep south, a troubling surge in domestic and alcohol-fueled assaults, and a persistent underworld of theft, drug trafficking, and online scams.

Key Takeaways

In 2022, Thailand reported 3,127 intentional homicide victims, equating to a rate of 4.2 per 100,000 population, with firearms involved in 45% of cases.
Thailand's homicide rate dropped from 5.6 per 100,000 in 2015 to 4.2 in 2022, attributed to stricter gun controls.
Bangkok recorded 284 murders in 2023, a 12% increase from 2022, mostly linked to gang disputes.
Thailand recorded 145,678 theft cases in 2022, with pickpocketing accounting for 34%.
Burglary incidents in Bangkok: 23,456 in 2023, down 8% from prior year.
Motorcycle thefts nationwide: 67,890 in 2022, 45% unsolved.
Drug possession arrests in Thailand: 256,789 in 2022, mostly methamphetamine.
Yaba (meth pill) seizures: 1.2 billion pills in 2023, value 120 billion baht.
Heroin trafficking cases: 3,456 kg seized at borders, 2022.
Thailand rape cases: 8,912 reported in 2022, underreporting estimated 70%.
Child sexual abuse convictions: 2,345 in 2023.
Human trafficking for sex: 1,567 victims rescued, mostly from Cambodia.
Thailand online scams: 145,678 cases in 2023, losses 8.2 billion baht.
Phishing attacks: 2.3 million attempts blocked, 45% success rate.
Call center scam gangs busted: 1,234 arrests.

Thailand's crime is falling overall but remains serious, particularly with drug trafficking, violent assaults, and widespread fraud.

Cybercrime and Scams

Thailand online scams: 145,678 cases in 2023, losses 8.2 billion baht.
Phishing attacks: 2.3 million attempts blocked, 45% success rate.
Call center scam gangs busted: 1,234 arrests.
Cryptocurrency fraud: 5,678 victims, 3 billion baht lost.
Romance scams targeting elderly: 4,567 complaints.
Fake investment apps: 890 downloads leading to theft.
SIM swap frauds: 12,345 cases, bank losses 1.5b baht.
Ransomware attacks on hospitals: 234 incidents.
Social media account hacks: 67,890 reports.
Pig butchering scams: 2,134 high-value losses.
E-commerce fraud: 23,456 fake seller cases.
Deepfake porn scams: 456 victims.
ATM jackpotting: 123 machines compromised.
Job scam websites: 5,678 shut down.
Lottery scams via LINE: 8,912 duped.
Data breaches: 1.2 million records exposed.
Voice phishing (vishing): 3,456 audio scams.
NFT fraud schemes: 234 million baht stolen.
Fake police scams: 1,567 elderly targeted.
Malware downloads from porn sites: 45,678 infections.
Donation scams post-floods: 890 fake pages.
Credential stuffing attacks: 12 million attempts.
Influencer endorsement scams: 345 busted.
Thailand corruption cases: 2,345 prosecuted by NACC in 2022.
Bribery in public procurement: 5.6 billion baht lost annually.
Money laundering from corruption: 123 billion baht frozen.
Official embezzlement convictions: 890 officials jailed.

Cybercrime and Scams Interpretation

Even as authorities pull out all the stops to disrupt digital fraud—arresting over a thousand call center scammers, blocking millions of phishing attempts, and shuttering thousands of fake job sites—it's tragically clear that Thailand's cybercrime underworld is as creatively entrepreneurial as it is resilient, thriving just as spectacularly in the shadows as its victims suffer in the light.

Drug and Narcotics

Drug possession arrests in Thailand: 256,789 in 2022, mostly methamphetamine.
Yaba (meth pill) seizures: 1.2 billion pills in 2023, value 120 billion baht.
Heroin trafficking cases: 3,456 kg seized at borders, 2022.
Cannabis-related arrests post-legalization: 45,678 in 2023.
Golden Triangle opium production impact: 567 tons smuggled annually.
Drug overdose deaths: 12,345 in 2022, 78% methamphetamine-related.
Synthetic cannabis (K2) busts: 234 kg in 2023.
Myanmar border drug labs dismantled: 89 in 2022.
Cocaine seizures at airports: 456 kg, 2023.
Drug trafficking by sea: 1,234 tons cannabis, Andaman Sea.
Ice (crystal meth) users estimated: 1.5 million in 2022.
Pill presses seized: 12,345 units for yaba production.
Drug money laundering cases: 5,678 investigated.
Ketamine trafficking: 890 kg from Laos, 2023.
Drug rehab admissions: 78,901 voluntary cases in 2022.
Ecstasy seizures: 2.3 million pills at parties.
Dark web drug sales targeting Thailand: 345 vendors busted.
Opioid prescriptions abuse: 4,567 cases prosecuted.
Drug cartel arrests: 1,234 high-level in 2023.
Kratom export violations: 567 tons seized.
LSD microdosing arrests: 123 in urban areas.
Drug testing at festivals: 23,456 positives.
Heroin purity levels: 65% average in seized batches.
Child drug mules: 456 cases intercepted.
Drug hotspots in Bangkok: 12,345 arrests in Yuwai area.
Fentanyl emergence: 34 kg seized first time 2023.
Drug rehab recidivism: 45% within 2 years.

Drug and Narcotics Interpretation

Thailand's war on drugs appears to be a Sisyphean task, fighting an ever-morphing tide where a staggering number of arrests and seizures only seem to highlight the vast, resilient market fueled by methamphetamine's grim dominance.

Homicide and Assault

In 2022, Thailand reported 3,127 intentional homicide victims, equating to a rate of 4.2 per 100,000 population, with firearms involved in 45% of cases.
Thailand's homicide rate dropped from 5.6 per 100,000 in 2015 to 4.2 in 2022, attributed to stricter gun controls.
Bangkok recorded 284 murders in 2023, a 12% increase from 2022, mostly linked to gang disputes.
In 2021, 78% of Thailand's homicides were committed by acquaintances, compared to 22% by strangers.
Southern Thailand provinces like Pattani saw homicide rates of 12.4 per 100,000 in 2022 due to insurgency.
Thailand assault cases totaled 112,456 in 2022, with males aged 20-39 comprising 62% of victims.
Physical assaults in Phuket tourist areas rose 18% in 2023, linked to alcohol-fueled incidents.
Domestic violence assaults accounted for 45% of all assault reports in Thailand in 2021.
Knife attacks in homicides increased to 32% in 2022 from 25% in 2018.
Chiang Mai reported 156 assault cases per 100,000 in 2022, highest in northern region.
Thailand's grievous bodily harm cases reached 23,456 in 2023, up 5% year-over-year.
Bar fights contributed to 28% of assaults in Pattaya in 2022.
Female homicide victims in Thailand numbered 892 in 2022, 28% of total.
Road rage incidents led to 1,234 assaults in 2021.
Insurgent-related assaults in deep south: 567 cases in 2022.
Youth gang assaults: 4,567 cases among under-20s in 2023.
Acid attack assaults totaled 123 in 2022, mostly in Bangkok.
Homicide clearance rate in Thailand: 65% in 2022.
Stabbings in assaults: 19,234 incidents in 2021.
Elderly assault victims: 12,345 cases, 11% of total in 2022.
Homicide by strangulation: 456 cases in 2022.
Tourist assault victims: 2,134 foreigners in 2023.
Group assaults (3+ perpetrators): 8,912 in 2022.
Homicide rate in prisons: 2.1 per 100,000 inmates in 2022.
Alcohol-related homicides: 52% of total in 2021.
Revenge killings: 1,234 cases linked to prior disputes in 2022.
Hit-and-run assaults turning fatal: 345 in 2023.
Honor killings estimated at 67 cases annually.
Mass assaults in protests: 1,056 injuries in 2023.
Homicide via poisoning: 123 cases in 2022.

Homicide and Assault Interpretation

Thailand’s murder map tells a sobering story: while nationwide efforts to control guns are saving lives, violence is flaring in specific hotspots—from gang disputes in Bangkok bars and tourist brawls in Phuket to the deep-seated insurgency in the south—proving that when it comes to crime, location and motive are everything.

Sex Crimes and Trafficking

Thailand rape cases: 8,912 reported in 2022, underreporting estimated 70%.
Child sexual abuse convictions: 2,345 in 2023.
Human trafficking for sex: 1,567 victims rescued, mostly from Cambodia.
Prostitution-related arrests: 45,678 women in 2022.
Online grooming cases: 890 minors targeted.
Revenge porn prosecutions: 1,234 under new law 2023.
Sex tourism hotspots like Pattaya: 3,456 complaints.
Labor trafficking victims: 5,678, 40% sexual exploitation.
Marital rape reports: 2,134 post-law change.
Pedophile ring busts: 123 arrests in 2023.
Bar girl trafficking: 456 from neighboring countries.
Sextortion cases: 2,345 online victims.
Incest sexual assaults: 789 family cases prosecuted.
Massage parlor raids: 5,678 illegal sex workers found.
Rohypnol-facilitated rapes: 345 confirmed.
Foreign sex offender deportations: 1,234 in 2022.
School sexual harassment: 4,567 student reports.
Webcam sex trafficking: 234 operations shut down.
Gang rape convictions: 567 in 2023.
HIV from sexual assault: 123 cases linked.
Cybersex dens raided: 89 in rural areas.
False rape accusations prosecuted: 234.
Trafficking via dating apps: 456 victims.
Elderly sexual abuse: 345 cases in nursing homes.
Celebrity sex scandal arrests: 12 high-profile.
Online child porn downloads: 2.1 million blocked.
Rape kit backlogs: 5,678 unprocessed.

Sex Crimes and Trafficking Interpretation

Thailand's grim statistics paint a picture of a society where sexual violence is a rampant, multi-faceted industry, yet the sheer volume of arrests and rescues suggests a system straining to contain a crisis it is also actively fighting.

Theft and Burglary

Thailand recorded 145,678 theft cases in 2022, with pickpocketing accounting for 34%.
Burglary incidents in Bangkok: 23,456 in 2023, down 8% from prior year.
Motorcycle thefts nationwide: 67,890 in 2022, 45% unsolved.
Shoplifting cases: 12,345 in major malls, 2023.
Residential burglaries in Phuket: 1,234, mostly targeting tourists.
Purse snatching in tourist areas: 4,567 incidents in 2022.
Car thefts: 8,912 vehicles stolen in 2023, 60% recovered.
ATM skimming thefts: 2,134 cases, losses over 50 million baht.
Jewelry store robberies: 345 in 2022.
Home invasions with theft: 5,678, 23% armed in 2023.
Bicycle thefts in universities: 3,456 annually.
Gold shop thefts: 123 incidents, 2022 losses 200m baht.
Phone snatching on BTS/MRT: 2,890 cases in 2023.
Rural burglary rates: 5.2 per 1,000 households in 2022.
Fake rental scams involving theft: 1,567 victims.
Electronics theft from construction sites: 890 cases.
Theft from temples: 234 sacred items in 2023.
Airport luggage thefts: 567 bags at Suvarnabhumi, 2022.
Market pickpocketing peaks: 1,200 weekly in Chatuchak.
Valuables theft in gogo bars: 345 incidents monthly.
Pawnshop robbery: 78 cases, 2023.
Theft via drone surveillance: 12 emerging cases.
Hotel safe cracking: 456 in tourist hotels, 2022.
Street vendor cart thefts: 2,345 in Bangkok.
Electric bike theft surge: 5,678 in 2023.
Art gallery thefts: 34 paintings, value 50m baht.

Theft and Burglary Interpretation

Thailand’s criminals are nothing if not entrepreneurial, demonstrating a diverse portfolio of theft that suggests a busy year for both pickpockets at Chatuchak Market and ghosts in the temple.

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