Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
YouTuber Wu Jun Denies Assault Charges in Interrogation
Popular YouTuber Wu Jun, who has over 10 million subscribers, denied assault charges during police questioning on August 15 in connection with an alleged attack on a company employee in June. Investigators are continuing their inquiry and w
Couple Found Dead in Lampang Shophouse; Murder-Suicide Suspected
A husband and wife were found dead in their Lampang shophouse Thursday night after family grew concerned when unable to contact them; police suspect murder-suicide.
Thai Entertainer Files Legal Action Against Stalkers and Rumors
Thai entertainer Biu Kin is pursuing legal action against stalkers and coordinated harassment campaigns that spread false rumors about his personal life after secretly recorded videos triggered online attacks on him, his family, and friends
Two Young Men Killed in Motorcycle Crash Into Power Pole
Two 20-year-old men died when their motorcycle crashed into a power pole on Old Hang Chat Road in Lampang province early August 15, with police investigating the cause of the collision.
Authorities Crack Down on Foreign Nominees Operating 60 Illegal Firms on Samui
Authorities arrested 14 suspects and filed 60 criminal cases targeting foreign nationals operating illegal businesses through Thai nominees on Koh Samui, uncovering a network controlling 59 companies with assets valued at 1.2 billion baht.
ONE Championship Fighter Hit by Van During Training Run
ONE Championship fighter Suriyan Lek Phetchyingyong was struck by a white van while training on Khlong Prem Road in Pathum Thani on August 15, sustaining head trauma that required hospital evaluation. The 29-year-old was thrown over 20 mete
Tiger Tattoo Leads Police to Arrest 19-Year-Old Rape Suspect
A distinctive tiger tattoo helped police identify and arrest a 19-year-old rape suspect in Bangkok who had gang-assaulted an 18-year-old woman at a water shop in February. The operation also netted four others involved in selling contraband
Truck Driver Killed After Runaway Rig Hits Warehouse Wall
A runaway cargo truck rolled downhill and fatally struck a 59-year-old driver unloading at a warehouse in Sri Racha, Chon Buri, on August 14. The driver was unable to stop the vehicle before it hit him and crashed into the warehouse wall.
Man on Run Electrocutes Himself With Booby Trap
A man fleeing police in Ratchaburi fatally electrocuted himself on a booby trap wire he had set to prevent arrest, while his young son was also injured in the incident on August 14.
Narathiwat Court Sentences Man to 5 Years for MP Shooting Cover-up
A Narathiwat court sentenced a man to five years imprisonment for destroying evidence related to a 2017 assassination attempt on an MP, with the penalty reduced from ten years after he confessed.
86-Year-Old Drug Lord Released After Royal Pardon
An 86-year-old former drug lord arrested in a 2016 narcotics sweep was released from Bangkok's Bang Khwang Prison after receiving a royal pardon, following completion of rehabilitation programs under Thailand's royal compassion initiative.
Student Motorcyclist Dies After Crashing Into Disabled Truck
A 21-year-old university student died after his motorcycle collided with a disabled trailer truck on a Lampang highway while he was returning home to Phayao with friends.