Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Truck Plunges Off Khaotone Curve, Catches Fire, Driver Killed
A truck lost its brakes on Highway 304 near Khaotone curve in Prachuap Khiri Khan Province early July 18, flipped and caught fire, killing the driver whose remains were trapped in the cab.
Phuket Police Arrest Serial Underwear Thief
A 29-year-old man has been arrested in Phuket for stealing underwear and valuables from multiple locations across the community.
Phuket Police Step Up Fire Safety Inspections
Phuket authorities are intensifying fire safety inspections at entertainment venues and hospitality establishments following a deadly Bangkok fire, with the provincial governor ordering comprehensive safety checks across the region.
Police Arrest Suspect in Phuket Boat Theft Spree
Marine Police arrested a suspect called "Mr. Sifi" for stealing equipment and valuables from moored boats along Tha Chin Canal using a small rowing boat at night, with drugs also found in his possession.
Man Found Beheaded in Rural Hut, Mutilated Body Covered in Powder
A 35-year-old man was found beheaded and mutilated in a rural hut in Udon Thani province, with his head and genitals missing and body covered in powder, suggesting the killing occurred elsewhere before the body was moved.
Doctor's Refusal to Test Heart Patient Ends in Death
A man in his early 30s died of a heart attack after a doctor refused to perform an EKG despite severe chest pain and sweating, dismissing symptoms as anxiety; autopsy confirmed blocked coronary arteries.
Police Raid Railway-Side Gambling Den, Arrest 11
Police arrested 11 people in an illegal hi-lo gambling den near Bangkok's railway tracks after using a train to bypass lookouts who had repeatedly warned operators of previous raids.
Woman Found Dead in River Identified Through DNA Test
A woman found dead in Kanchanaburi's Khwae Yai River has been identified through DNA testing, with her former supervisor calling for justice as authorities await autopsy results.
Man Struck and Killed by Ten-Wheel Truck at Gas Station
A 66-year-old man was struck and killed by a ten-wheel truck at a gas station in Samut Songkhram province on July 17, his motorcycle overturned nearby. Police are reviewing CCTV footage to determine the cause of the fatal accident.
Police Arrest Man For Lingerie Theft Spree In Thalang
A 29-year-old man was arrested in Thalang for a lingerie and personal item theft spree after police recovered over 140 pieces of underwear, jewelry, and other valuables from his rental room and a department store.
Car Crashes Into Temple Shelter, Kills Elderly Woman
A sedan lost control and crashed into a temple shelter in Lampang on July 17, killing a 75-year-old woman who was waiting inside.
Soldier Wounded by Landmine Rushed to Hospital
A military officer suffered leg injuries after stepping on an unexploded ordnance during duty in Ubon Ratchathani province on July 17, with a second soldier also injured from blast effects.