Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Couple Found Dead in Rowhouse; Financial Troubles Suspected
A husband and wife were found dead in their Lampang rowhouse after their son grew concerned when they stopped responding to messages. Police suspect financial difficulties from their struggling smoothie shop business led to the deaths.
Woman Dies After Bus Strikes Motorcycle in Phuket
A 60-year-old woman died after a tour bus struck her motorcycle at Lam Sai junction in Phuket's Thalang district on August 14. The collision occurred when the motorcycle attempted to overtake as the bus turned right, and the rider succumbed
Village Chief Shot Dead Inside Mosque in Sai Buri
A village headman was shot dead inside a mosque in Sai Buri, Pattani province on August 14, with the gunman fleeing after stealing the victim's handgun; authorities are investigating the motive and seeking public tips.
Woman Stabbed to Death by Mentally Ill Relative in Village
A 50-year-old woman was stabbed to death by her mentally ill cousin in Amnat Charoen Province on August 14; the suspect, who has a history of violent behavior, surrendered to police after barricading himself indoors.
Peatland Fire Spreads Into Second Day In Nakhon Si Thammarat
A peatland fire in Nakhon Si Thammarat's Thao Noi Wildlife Sanctuary entered its second day, spreading rapidly toward a school and affecting over 3,000 residents with thick smoke across five villages.
School Alerts Police After Student Shares Bullet Photo Online
A Suphan Buri secondary school alerted police after a student posted a bullet photo in a LINE group chat on August 14, prompting concerns about potential copycat incidents. Officers found no weapons during a search and determined the studen
Entertainment Worker Gets 2,500 Baht Payment After Media Coverage
Entertainment worker Sky received her overdue 2,500 baht payment after media coverage prompted the client to settle the debt, resolving a wage dispute from her work cheering up a heartbroken engineer.
Son, 25, Fatally Stabs Mother in Garden, Arrested at Scene
A 25-year-old man in Kalasin Province stabbed his 70-year-old mother to death in their garden following a heated argument, and was arrested at the scene with the weapon.
Police Warn of Imposters Posing as Immigration Officers
Scammers posing as immigration and police officers in Rayong forced Chinese workers to buy fake charity cards and threatened them with arrest. Authorities urge the public to demand ID verification and contact local officials to confirm legi
Factory Worker Arrested After Shooting Colleague Dead
A 45-year-old factory worker was arrested in Ayutthaya Province after a manhunt through rice fields, confessing to shooting a colleague dead following a drunken argument over insulting remarks.
Songkhla Court Charges Parliamentarian in Online Gambling Case
A Songkhla parliamentarian from the Kraithum Party faces charges of organizing illegal online gambling websites offering baccarat, slots, and sports betting between February and April 2022. The defendant was released on bail pending trial s
Russian Man Held After Scaling Fence at Suvarnabhumi Airport
A 23-year-old Russian man was safely restrained by airport security after scaling a fence in the restricted arrivals area at Suvarnabhumi Airport on Wednesday afternoon. He had arrived in Thailand four days earlier and was awaiting a flight