Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
PM Orders Swift Action After Attack Kills 5 Rangers
Five Thai rangers were killed in an armed attack on a Narathiwat checkpoint, prompting Prime Minister Anutin to order enhanced security operations across all agencies in the southern border region.
Woman Warns of Hit-and-Run in Parking Lot
A woman's vehicle was hit and damaged by a man in a Ko Lanta parking lot on July 20; she criticized the facility's security and police response after CCTV showed he had struck multiple cars.
Woman Dies After Lightning Strike While Herding Cattle
A 68-year-old woman in Buriram province died after being struck by lightning while herding cattle in a rice field on July 22, with her husband saying she ignored repeated warnings about the danger.
Police Bust Bitcoin Mining Ring Stealing 22 Million Baht Monthly Power
Police dismantled an illegal bitcoin mining network stealing approximately 22 million baht in electricity monthly, with connections to Chinese criminal groups and Thai government officials including seven state employees now facing charges.
Truck Wheel Falls on Car, Damages Shop in Nonthaburi
A truck wheel fell from a vehicle and struck a parked car, damaging the vehicle and a rope shop's sign and planters in Nonthaburi's Bang Yai district early on July 23.
Ten Arrested in Phuket Gambling Den Raid
PHUKET; Ten people were arrested during a pre-dawn raid on an illegal gambling den in Kathu early yesterday morning (July 22) after officials tracked the operation to a new location, Phuket provincial officials have reported.
PM Condemns Attack, Orders Manhunt for Insurgents
Five ranger officers were killed and two civilians injured in a pipe bomb and gunfire attack at a Narathiwat checkpoint; PM Anuwit ordered a nationwide manhunt and maximum legal penalties for those responsible.
Five Ranger Officers Killed in Narathiwat Checkpoint Attack
Five ranger officers were killed in a gunfire and bomb attack on a checkpoint in Narathiwat's Rangae District on July 23, with six villagers also injured in the assault.
Police Officer's Wife Catches Husband With Influencer, Exposes Affair Online
A police officer's wife exposed her husband's affair with a social media influencer after private investigators caught him living in a luxury condo instead of performing duty at the station as he claimed. The wife plans to pursue legal acti
Drunk Son-in-Law Wields Knife, Damages Property in Nonthaburi
A 27-year-old man was detained in Nonthaburi after police found him drunk and wielding a knife at a workers' dormitory; he claimed family mistreatment drove his actions.
PM Orders Agencies to Track Militant Attack Killing 5 Rangers
Five rangers were killed in a militant attack at a checkpoint in Narathiwat's Rangae district on July 23, prompting the Prime Minister to order all security agencies to track down the attackers.
Bangkok Police Donate Blood to Honor Royal Birthday
Bang Khén Police officers donated blood on July 23 in honor of the King's 74th birthday, aiming to replenish national blood reserves and support public health efforts.