Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Drunk Driver Kills Three in Nonthaburi Tuk Tuk Crash
A drunk BMW driver crashed into a tuk tuk in Nonthaburi early July 20, killing three passengers on their way to a market; the 31-year-old driver had nearly triple the legal alcohol limit in his system.
Man, 70, Bleeds to Death After Cutting Finger With Machete
A 70-year-old man in Lopburi Province bled to death after accidentally cutting his finger with a machete while trimming vegetation, with authorities concluding shock from blood loss and alcohol consumption caused his death.
Police Bust Foreign Nominee Network in Chiang Mai
Police arrested five foreign nationals and two Thai suspects in Chiang Mai after identifying 31 companies suspected of using nominees to illegally control land and assets worth 633 million baht.
Foreign Woman Dies in Phuket Hit-and-Run
PHUKET: An unidentified foreign woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Thepkrasattri Rd in Koh Kaew early this morning (July 20), with police now reviewing CCTV footage to identify the driver.
15-Year-Old Shot Dead in Pathum Thani Late-Night Ambush
A 15-year-old was shot dead in a late-night ambush near a temple in Pathum Thani after refusing to stop for masked riders on a motorcycle.
Foreign Tourist Struck and Killed by Hit-and-Run Driver in Phuket
A foreign tourist was fatally struck by a hit-and-run driver on a Phuket road early July 20, with police reviewing surveillance footage to identify the vehicle and driver.
Shadow Puppet Master Dies in Truck Collision
A shadow puppet theater owner died when his pickup truck collided with a stationary 10-wheeled truck at a red light in Rayong Province on July 19, while returning home from a temple performance.
Drunk BMW Driver Crashes into Tuk-Tuk, Kills Three
A drunk BMW driver crashed into a tuk-tuk in Nonthaburi province early July 20, killing three people including the 37-year-old driver; the 31-year-old car driver tested at 152mg/dL blood alcohol.
Famous Buddha Amulet Dealer Crashes Car Into Tree
Prominent Buddha amulet dealer Ton Bang Kae escaped with minor injuries after his car flipped and hit a tree in Suphan Buri late Thursday night; police are investigating the crash.
Officials Nab Illegal Rosewood Loggers, Seize Assets Worth 1 Million Baht
Authorities arrested five suspects and seized over 1 million baht in assets during a raid on an illegal rosewood extraction ring at Phu Khiao Wildlife Sanctuary in Chaiyaphum Province.
Hotel Chef Hits Intern, Forces Her to Eat Raw Rice
A Patong hotel chef assaulted a 20-year-old intern, hitting her with a ladle and slapping her face after she failed to respond quickly to an order, while previously forcing her to eat raw rice as punishment for overcooking.
Teen Stabbed to Death After Motorcycle Attack in Bangkok
A 16-year-old boy was stabbed to death in Bangkok's Suan Luang district after three attackers on a motorcycle chased and assaulted him on July 19. Police are searching for the suspects who fled the scene.