Crime Asia Archive

03/06/2026

Is cannabis or alcohol to blame?

British tourist arrested after barefoot street rampage in Thailand 🚨

A 24-year-old British tourist named Hamish Lockhart Birnie Brown was arrested in Phuket after allegedly causing a public nuisance and resisting police officers during a chaotic street incident.

The shirtless tourist reportedly sparked alarm along a busy street on June 2 by challenging passers-by to a fight, climbing over fences, and wandering onto private property.

Police officers were called to the scene at around 11 am after Brown was seen blocking oncoming vehicles and behaving erratically in a popular Muay Thai training area.

When ordered to sit down by the authorities, the barefoot man instead sprawled on the pavement and obstructed traffic while repeatedly telling officers that he loved them.

Police officers were forced to use a taser to subdue the unmanageable tourist before pinning him down and tying his hands and feet with rope.

The alleged victim of his own erratic behaviour was taken into custody at Chalong Police Station and charged with intoxication, public nuisance, and resisting officers.

Police Lieutenant Colonel Chakkrapong Petchrat stated that the man had already caused panic the previous day by entering a convenience store to consume items without paying and causing disruption at the home of local residents.

The deputy superintendent noted that while the man carried no weapons, he smelled of cannabis and was unable to communicate properly.

Government officials in the country are currently seeking to outlaw recreational cannabis use by requiring medical certificates following a surge in unregulated sales across tourist areas.

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03/06/2026

Disgraceful!

Canadian teacher, 68, arrested over 'r**e of schoolgirl during private class' in Thailand 👮

A Canadian teacher has been arrested this week for allegedly ra**ng a 16-year-old girl in her own bedroom during a private tutoring lesson in Thailand.

James Peter Inkster, 68, from New Westminster, reportedly held the session in her bedroom while her parents were away from the family home in Nakhon Ratchasima on October 20 last year. He then fled but has now been caught.

The girl's parents had trusted the educator, a former assistant director at an international school in the Khao Yai area, who had been tutoring their daughter privately for three years.

But he was said to have forced the teenager onto her bed before ra**ng her and recording the attack. Relatives were horrified when the tearful girl later recounted the alleged assault.

02/06/2026

Deport!

Chinese loan shark mafia gang arrested in luxury hideout 🚨

The Central Investigation Bureau and immigration police launched a joint operation to capture 4 Chinese nationals who fled to Chon Buri, Thailand, after running a violent illegal lending syndicate in China.

The suspects, identified as Mr Zhang Shuai, 34, Mr Xiao Jian, 36, Ms Ge Ning, 34, and Mr Yang Yue, 34, were apprehended during simultaneous raids at two luxury housing estates in the Bang Lamung district on May 28.

Public security authorities in Tangshan, China, had issued arrest warrants for the group on March 20 for illegal business operations, creating public disturbances, and unlawful debt collection.

Between July and December, the ringleader, Mr Zhang Shuai, allegedly ordered the other three suspects to operate illegal loans with interest rates higher than 30% per month, targeting more than 40 alleged victims in China.

If an alleged victim failed to pay on time, Mr Xiao Jian and Ms Ge Ning would abduct and detain them in rented rooms, where they cooperated with Mr Yang Yue to beat and torture the alleged victims for money.

The gang managed to evade detection for more than 2 months in Chon Buri, Thailand by avoiding the use of their own names or passports for any vehicle registrations or financial transactions.

Following the raids, three of the suspects had their visas revoked and were sent to an immigration detention center, while Mr Yang Yue was charged with overstaying his visa for more than 245 days before all four face deportation.

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26/05/2026

Wow! 😳

26/05/2026

Vicious woman!

Vietnamese woman arrested for allegedly plotting husband's murder using his teenage sons ⚖️

A 41-year-old woman in Da Nang, Vietnam, is under investigation for orchestrating the murder of her husband by persuading his two teenage sons to kill him in an alleged plot to seize his assets.

The city's police announced Friday that Nguyen Thi Kim Sau, a resident of An Hai Ward, has been arrested to be investigated for murder.

The alleged victim's elder son, 19-year-old Nguyen Thai Bao, has also been detained, while his 14-year-old brother, Nguyen Quoc Huy, is being processed for a reform school due to being below the age of full criminal responsibility under Vietnamese law.

According to the investigation, Sau married the 42-year-old alleged victim, Nguyen Chien Thang, last year, and repeatedly told his sons from a previous marriage that their father intended to leave his assets to a child he purportedly had with another woman.

She is accused of encouraging the two brothers to kill their father by promising she would manage the estate and eventually divide the property between them, even guaranteeing she would take care of Bao after he completed any resulting prison sentence.

Investigators said Sau later mapped out a detailed murder plan with the brothers that was set to take place on the night of Feb 23.

The plan allegedly deviated when, at around 10 pm that night, Bao got into a physical altercation with his father at their home and left the house.

Police said Bao returned at around 2 am the next day and attempted to strangle his sleeping father with a cloth rope, but fled to a nearby hotel when the alleged victim resisted and shouted for help.

At around 4 am, Sau instructed Huy to text Bao, telling him to return home to finish the attack.

Investigators allege Sau prepared a hammer, leaving it on the staircase, and opened a window so Bao could sneak back inside to strike his father in the head with the weapon while she watched and urged him on.

After the alleged victim collapsed, Sau allegedly incited Huy to grab an iron and repeatedly strike his father in the head until he died.

Following the killing, Sau allegedly cleaned the crime scene, instructed Bao to remain hidden at the hotel, and told Huy to change out of his bloodstained clothes to conceal the crime.

However, investigators quickly became suspicious after identifying glaring inconsistencies between Bao's statements and the forensic evidence collected at the scene.

Police also noted that Sau showed little sign of grief following her husband's death, continuing to operate her business and socialise with friends while authorities uncovered signs of financial irregularities.

Huy began displaying unusual psychological behaviour and frequently left home to play video games.

On May 20, police placed both Sau and Huy under detention after the suspects admitted to their roles when confronted with evidence.

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25/05/2026

Shocking 😳

Expat warns of long-running 'football box' scam 📺

A foreign resident in Bangkok, Thailand, has alleged that he and two friends fell victim to a fraudulent IPTV streaming service operated by a man targeting expats.

The alleged victim reported that each friend paid 5,500 baht last August for a one-year subscription box that was personally installed by the seller, a fellow expat who is from Ireland.

Technical issues reportedly began within weeks of the installation, with one device failing almost immediately and another stopping entirely after six months.

When one alleged victim attempted to contact the seller regarding the malfunctions, the man reportedly requested more than the original fee to reactivate the service before cutting off communication.

Subsequent online research by the residents uncovered a trail of complaints against the suspect dating back to 2022 across various Facebook groups and expat forums.

Many other residents have alleged that the suspect uses multiple aliases and has previously moved between Hua Hin and Pattaya while continuing to sell faulty devices under different phone numbers.

Some commenters claimed they had attempted to lodge police reports in the past but faced language barriers or alleged that no meaningful action was taken against the individual.

The alleged victim has now compiled transfer records and screenshots of the complaints in hopes that exposing the man will prevent others from being targeted by the scheme.

Have you had experience with this alleged scammer or any others? Drop us a message anonymously so we can investigate further.

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22/05/2026

Disgraceful behaviour! 👀

Female tourist shocks onlookers by stripping naked for a beach photoshoot in Thailand 📸

A holidaymaker caused disbelief among onlookers after she stripped completely naked to pose for photos in a secluded area of Kalim Beach in Phuket, Thailand.

The woman continued striking model poses against palm trees and rocks on May 22 while a friend took photographs, ignoring beachgoers and fishermen who were reportedly gawping just a few feet away.

Under Thai law, public obscenity carries a fine of up to 5,000 baht, but authorities have repeatedly struggled to deter holidaymakers from outdoor nudity and sexual acts on the resort island.

In recent months, police in Phuket had to investigate multiple incidents, including a French couple arrested and deported for an explicit act on Rayee Beach on April 12, and reports of n**e sunbathing at Rawai Beach in March.

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21/05/2026

Wow 😳

Tourist hunted for roughhousing baby monkey in Pattaya, Thailand 🐒

Police are currently hunting for a male tourist accused of mistreating a baby primate at a bar.

The holidaymaker was allegedly recorded pulling the tiny animal from his waistband and biting its ear, causing concern among onlookers.

The alleged victim reportedly tried to escape across chairs but was yanked back and struck by the shirtless man.

Witness Juthamart, 40, reported that she initially noticed the man repeatedly touching his crotch before realising he was concealing the creature.

Residents and bargoers expressed deep concern for the safety of the animal, fearing it might die under his care.

The same individual allegedly caused panic at another venue in the city last month by forcing the creature to consume alcohol and use a v**e.

When confronted by residents during the previous incident, the tourist reportedly claimed ownership of the pet and stated he could do whatever he wished.

Sathit Pratchaya-ariyakun, president of the Thai Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, stated that macaques are a protected species and this behaviour constitutes animal abuse.

Local authorities confirmed they are looking into the matter but have yet to receive a formal complaint regarding the incident.

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19/05/2026

Disgraceful 😕

Angry locals catch alleged pervert taking up***rt pictures at subway station 📸

A 30-year-old man was detained by commuters and transit staff at Dhoby Ghaut MRT station in Singapore on after being accused of taking inappropriate photographs of a woman.

The incident unfolded at about 10 pm when the woman and a member of the public chased the suspect through the station whilst shouting that he had recorded the alleged victim.

Two commuters managed to tackle and restrain the suspect on the North-East Line platform, during which the man sustained minor injuries but refused hospital treatment.

The woman alleged that the suspect had been taking photos of her on the train since the Somerset MRT station.

The suspect denied the accusations to SBS Transit staff, claiming he did not take any up***rt photos and repeatedly asking them to check his mobile phone.

Police confirmed they received a call for assistance at 10 pm and that the man is currently assisting with investigations for intentional harassment.

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