Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Police Seize 600,000 Methamphetamine Pills from Laos
Border Patrol Unit 22 seized 600,000 methamphetamine pills smuggled from Laos, discovering the drugs hidden in bags along a highway in Khemarat District, Ubon Ratchathani Province on July 20.
Fire Victim Still Struggles Four Years Later Without Support
A fire survivor from the 2019 Mountain B pub disaster remains unable to work four years later, with severe burns requiring ongoing medical care that has cost her family 2 million baht and left them struggling financially despite receiving o
Man Found Dead in Rice Field With Head Injuries
A man with severe head injuries was found dead in a rice field in Phayao Province on July 20, with police investigating whether the death was a homicide.
Young Man Murdered, Cremated in Lonely Ceremony
A murder victim cremated in a sparse ceremony at a Buddhist temple in Udon Thani after his elderly aunt, his sole surviving relative, could not afford funeral expenses. Police arrested a man in connection with the case.
Police Still Investigating Ladprao Beer Hall Fire, Suspects to Be Named This Week
Police are investigating a deadly Ladprao beer hall fire with forensic results and suspect names expected this week as authorities review building inspections and question witnesses about safety violations.
Thai Olympics Vice Chair Reports New Sexual Abuse Case in Sports
Thailand's Olympic Committee vice chair has reported another sexual abuse case involving a female athlete, calling for accountability and systemic change to protect sports participants from harm.
Electrician Killed in NGV Pump Explosion in Chachoengsao
A 40-year-old electrician died when an explosion in an NGV pump station's electrical control room caused a concrete wall to collapse on him in Chachoengsao on July 20. The blast occurred as he inspected a reported burning smell in the equip
Health Officials Investigate Hospital Over Teacher's Husband Death
A teacher's husband died from blocked coronary arteries at a Ratchaburi private hospital in July after doctors allegedly dismissed chest pain as panic disorder and refused an EKG; health officials are now investigating the facility's treatm
Missing 85-Year-Old Found Dead in Chao Phraya River After Three Days
An 85-year-old woman missing for three days was found dead in the Chao Phraya River near Ayutthaya, entangled in water hyacinth plants with no signs of injury.
Mother Seeks Justice After Son's Death in Unsolved Assault
A mother seeks justice after her son was beaten to death with a stainless steel chair at a Pathum Thani market in September 2024; police have identified suspects and are completing their investigation before forwarding the case to prosecuto
Police To Charge 11 Suspects In Local Exam Fraud Case
Police will charge 11 suspects caught in a local government exam fraud scheme involving leaked test papers, with findings to be submitted to top officials by August 5.
Man's Bank Accounts Frozen After Scam Victim's Report
A 37-year-old man's bank accounts were frozen after police linked his name to a scam targeting an elderly woman, though he was merely the unwitting recipient of the fraudulent transfer and is now waiting over a month for the freeze to be li