Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Court Dismisses Murder Charge Against Am Cyanide
A criminal court dismissed murder charges against Sararat, known as Am Cyanide, in a vegetable vendor's death, citing insufficient evidence linking her to the poisoning. This is the fifth case in a series of cyanide poisoning deaths investi
Woman, 65, Dies After Collapsing at Bank While Appealing Welfare Certificate
A 65-year-old woman collapsed and died at a bank in Nan Province while applying for her welfare certificate on July 20. Nang Ngao had traveled down from Sakaad Mountain to the BAAC branch in Pua but lost consciousness while waiting and coul
Kanchanaburi Halts Gold Ore Purchases Over Illegal Mining
Kanchanaburi's governor has ordered gold shops to stop buying ore suspected of coming from illegal mining operations in Thong Pha Phum National Park, where authorities have arrested multiple offenders and seized equipment. Buyers and seller
Police Bust Bitcoin Mining Operation in Khon Kaen City
Police raided a Khon Kaen commercial building on July 21 and seized 32 cryptocurrency mining rigs operating illegally on diverted power. Authorities are investigating the unknown tenant responsible for the unlawful operation.
Ex-Mechanic Student Shot Dead in Nonthaburi Drive-by
A 25-year-old former mechanical engineering student was shot dead in a drive-by attack in Nonthaburi on July 21; two gunmen on a red motorcycle opened fire as he left for work, with police investigating the motive.
Thai Police Warn Against Fake Online Report Channels
Thai police warn the public to use only two official channels—the AOC hotline 1441 and www.thaipoliceonline.go.th—to report crimes, as scammers are operating fake reporting pages using celebrity images to steal personal information and mone
Woman Exposes TikTok Dating Coach's Abuse and Assault
A woman has publicly accused a TikTok dating coach of physically and emotionally abusing her over nearly three years, filing a police complaint and posting images of her injuries to warn other women.
Famous Buddha Expert Tone Bangkaew Recovering After Car Crash
Renowned Buddha amulet expert Tone Bangkaew is recovering in hospital after his car flipped and crashed into a tree in Suphan Buri province on July 21. He is reported in stable condition and improving under medical care.
16-Year-Old Student Falls From Condo's 8th Floor
A 16-year-old Myanmar student fell from the eighth floor of a Chon Buri condominium on July 20, sustaining serious fractures and injuries. Authorities are investigating whether stress over exams and personal problems contributed to the inci
Two Women Charged Over Patong Hotel Kitchen Assault
A 20-year-old hotel kitchen intern in Patong was allegedly assaulted by her supervisors, leading police to charge two women after the incident gained attention on social media.
Man Arrested for Gold Snatching After Failed Buddha Amulet Sale
A 30-year-old man from Chaiyaphum was arrested after snatching gold necklaces from a Bangkok shopping mall jewelry shop, unable to sell a Buddha amulet to fund his grandmother's cancer treatment.
Burglar Leaves Driver's License After Stealing From Steakhouse
A burglar stole food and valuables from a steakhouse in Chonburi, then sat outside drinking beer before fleeing—but left his wallet with driver's license behind, giving police clear evidence for prosecution.