Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Rental Building Settles as Residents Flee Safety
A 25-year-old rental building in Samut Prakan's Soi Yai Pae village developed severe structural cracks and began settling on July 20, prompting evacuation of all residents. A tenant alerted others after hearing concrete cracking, and author
Trail Runner Dies at SAKAD Event; Rescue Response Questioned
A trail runner collapsed and died during the SAKAD Scenic Trail run at Doi Saked on December 20; fellow participants performed CPR for 38 minutes before emergency responders arrived without equipment, prompting criticism of the event's safe
Five Officers Arrest Man, Dump Him—All Surrender to Police
Five narcotics officers from Chiang Mai have surrendered after allegedly abducting and severely injuring an elephant handler in Mae Taeng district; all deny wrongdoing and face abuse of authority charges.
Cooking Accident Sparks House Fire in Phuket
A cooking accident sparked a house fire in Phuket's Srisunthor area early Monday when an unattended pot of boiling corn ignited, though firefighters quickly contained the blaze.
Police Raid Phuket Market Over Illegal Foreign Workers
Authorities raided Phuket's Downtown Market in a pre-dawn operation targeting foreign workers illegally operating stalls, resulting in one arrest while others fled the scene.
Pickup Truck Hits Motorcyclist at High Speed; Woman, 38, Killed
A 38-year-old woman was killed when a pickup truck struck her motorcycle at high speed on Nakhon-Chandi Road in Nakhon Si Thammarat on July 20. Police are investigating the driver for prosecution.
Massive Truck Collision Kills 2, Injures 3 in Ayutthaya
Two people died and three were injured when an 18-wheel truck and 10-wheel truck collided on Phaholyothin Road in Ayutthaya Province on July 19, with authorities investigating the cause of the crash.
Drug-Fueled Fire Spreads to Three Homes in Thalang
PHUKET: A Thalang homeowner has claimed his brother, allegedly hallucinating after taking drugs, started a house fire that spread to two neighbouring homes early this morning (July 20), causing extensive property damage but no injuries.
Police Arrest 16-Year-Old Gang Member in Shooting Death
A 16-year-old gang member was arrested in Chiang Mai for a fatal drive-by shooting in Pathum Thani in March that killed one person and injured others during a motorcycle gang rivalry.
Phuket Chef Arrested After Assaulting Hotel Intern
PHUKET: A 20-year-old hotel intern has filed a police complaint after being assaulted by a head chef inside the kitchen of a hotel in Patong, with the incident captured on security camera footage.
Explosive Device Found on Phetchaburi Roadside
Police cordoned off a Phetchaburi roadside after a grenade-like object was discovered near Ban Lat overpass on July 20, prompting an explosive ordnance disposal team to examine the suspicious item.
Court Consolidates DiIcon Fraud Case Against Min and Cham
Actors Yuranun Pamornmontri and Pichaya Wattanamontri face consolidated fraud charges in the DiIcon Group case, with witness testimony set for August 4 at Bangkok's Criminal Court.