Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Two Soldiers Injured by Old Landmine at Phu Pha Base
Two soldiers at Phu Pha military base sustained injuries on July 17 when they stepped on an old landmine during a clearing operation; both were transported to hospital and remained conscious with no limb loss.
Authorities Seize 600 Crates of Smuggled Avocados in Pathum Thani
Authorities seized 600 crates of smuggled avocados and over 8 tons of illegal livestock products in Pathum Thani, busting smuggling operations that imported restricted goods without proper authorization or customs clearance.
Mother Questions Hospital After Newborn Dies Following Childbirth
A newborn died from oxygen deprivation and severe lung infection three days after a cesarean section at a Bangkok private hospital, prompting the mother to question whether anesthesia complications and delayed transfer to a second hospital
Speeding Car Crashes Into Roadside Shelter, 75-Year-Old Woman Dies
A speeding sedan crashed into a roadside shelter near Thung Pao Temple in Lampang Province on July 17, killing a 75-year-old woman and injuring two others. Police are investigating the cause of the accident.
Concrete Panel Kills Worker at Bangkok Construction Site
A concrete panel weighing nearly one ton fell from the second floor of a Bangkok parking structure renovation site on July 17, killing a 32-year-old Myanmar worker instantly. Police are investigating whether negligent supervision contribute
Chinese Woman Arrested in Bangkok on Bribery and Corruption Charges
Chinese executive arrested in Bangkok luxury apartment on corruption charges including bribery and embezzlement of state assets totaling over 1 million yuan; Thai authorities are preparing extradition proceedings.
Wild Elephant Raids Restaurant, Damages Property in Nakhon Ratchasima
A wild elephant nicknamed "Pa Duan" raided a restaurant in Nakhon Ratchasima early July 16, part of a series of nighttime incidents in the area caused by food shortages in nearby forests.
Ex-Phuket Official Denies Corruption, Files Counter-Complaints
Former Phuket chief administrative officer Rungruang Thimabut denies corruption allegations tied to recruitment exam bribery and a B1 million land case bribe demand, and has filed counter-complaints.
Concrete Slab Collapse Kills One in Bangkok
A concrete slab collapsed onto two people in Bangkok's Bang Na district on July 17, killing one man and critically injuring another in the Sukhumvit Soi 66/1 area.
Police Dismantle Foreign Nominee Network, Target Russian Property Scheme
Police arrested Thai accountants and lawyers while issuing warrants for 33 foreigners in a Pattaya property scheme worth 235 million baht, where Russian nationals allegedly used Thai nominees to illegally own homes in a development marketed
Norwegian Accused in Thai Boxing Camp Abuse Dies
An 80-year-old Norwegian man accused of sexually abusing boys at a Muay Thai camp in Rayong died days before police raided the facility and arrested its supervisor.
Concrete Slab Kills One, Injures Another in Bangkok
A concrete slab collapsed in Bangkok's Sukhumvit area on Thursday morning, killing one man and injuring another who was hospitalized in serious condition.