Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Woman Finds Glass Shards in Popular Gelato, Cuts Tongue
A woman suffered tongue injuries from glass shards in gelato at a mall shop, but felt the business showed insufficient accountability despite offering medical coverage and refunds.
Employers Report Police Extortion Scheme Targeting Foreign Workers
Police officers in Chiang Mai are allegedly running an extortion racket targeting foreign workers, demanding cash despite valid permits and beating those who resist. The scheme has affected dozens of workers across Mae Taeng and Mae Rim dis
Security Guard Injured Fighting Off Convenience Store Robbers
A security guard was injured trying to stop two armed robbers at a 7-Eleven in Surin province on July 19; both suspects escaped and remain at large.
Nine-Year-Old Boy Injured After Fall Into Drainage Ditch
A nine-year-old boy in Bangkok's Thung Khru district was rescued after falling into a drainage ditch and becoming impaled on a metal rod in his leg on July 19. Rescue teams used cutting tools to extract the rod after approximately 20 minute
Belgian Gang Boss Arrested in Patong on Murder Warrant
Thai immigration police arrested a Belgian man wanted on an INTERPOL Red Notice for attempted murder and organized crime outside his Patong condominium.
Stolen Fishing Boat Sinks Off Phuket Coast
A stolen fishing boat sank off Nai Yang Beach in Thalang after an unidentified man took the vessel from near the fish market and fled into open waters, leaving its owner with a total loss.
Phuket Hotel Chef Accused Of Assaulting Intern Student
A 20-year-old work-study student in Phuket was allegedly assaulted daily by a hotel kitchen chef, suffering beatings and strikes with utensils before a coworker helped her report the abuse to police.
Thai Police Chief Selection Set for Wednesday
Thailand's police civil service committee will meet Wednesday to appoint a new national police chief starting October 1, with General Samran Nualma emerging as the frontrunner due to his strong investigative background and political backing
Man Sets Fire to Own Home, Spreads to 7 Houses
A man deliberately set fire to his own home in Nonthaburi on July 19, causing the blaze to spread and destroy seven neighboring wooden houses; the 39-year-old suspect with a history of arson and drug addiction remains at large.
Wife Hires Private Investigator to Catch Cheating Husband
A woman hired a private investigator in Ko Lanta and caught her husband meeting a high-ranking official in a van, documenting the affair to use in an upcoming legal case against both parties.
Opposition Demands Transparency in Narathiwat MP Shooting Case
Opposition leaders demand transparency in the investigation of a Narathiwat MP's shooting, citing state personnel involvement and concerns that unclear handling undermines public confidence needed for southern peace.
Hospital Fires Doctor Over Misdiagnosis Death
Sanchamitr Hospital has terminated a doctor after an investigation found he fatally misdiagnosed a patient's acute coronary syndrome and communicated unprofessionally with the family, effective July 19.