Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Ex-MP Defends Aide Facing Three Charges, Vows to Fight
A former MP appeared at a Bangkok police station to support his aide facing three charges, vowing to prove his innocence and requesting CCTV evidence to investigate the incident.
Student Shot Dead in Bangkok Gang Dispute
A 22-year-old electrical engineering student was shot dead during a gang dispute in Bangkok's Lat Krabang district late July 15, with police investigating the motive and searching for the gunman.
Ex-Son-in-Law Arrested for Stealing Gold and Cash from Former Mother-in-Law
A 27-year-old man was arrested at a Ratchaburi resort with a stolen gold necklace and 14,000 baht in cash taken from his ex-wife's mother, who reported the theft after returning from another province.
Woman, 22, Critical After Falling From Fourth-Floor Dorm
A 22-year-old woman from Roi Et province remains in critical condition after falling from a fourth-floor dormitory in Nakhon Ratchasima on July 15. Witnesses reported hearing an argument before the fall, and police are investigating the cir
Man Arrested Over False Claims at Bangkok Fire Scene
A man in military uniform was arrested for impersonating an official and spreading false information at Bangkok's deadly Ladprao beer bar fire scene, where he provided unauthorized statements to media and the prime minister despite having n
Pickup Truck Hits Pole, Flips and Crushes Motorcyclist
A delivery truck lost control on a central median in Nakhon Phanom Province on July 15, struck a streetlight pole, and flipped onto a passing motorcycle, killing the 56-year-old rider who was pinned underneath for over 30 minutes.
Beer Bar Cashier Denies Locking Doors During Fire
A beer bar cashier in Ladprao denied locking doors during a July 15 fire, saying flames erupted from the ceiling within seconds and customers fled immediately without obstruction.
Elderly Man Killed and Burned at Roadside Shelter; Suspect Missing
A 68-year-old man was killed and his body burned at a roadside shelter in Saraburi province; a 40-year-old suspect with a drug addiction has gone missing and police are searching for him.
Nurse's Mother Fears Daughter Will Get No Compensation
The mother of a nursing assistant killed in the Ladprao beer hall fire says she's received no contact, apology, or compensation offer from the establishment's owners three days after her daughter's death, and the family has borrowed 50,000
Fire Victims' Daughters Urge Beer Bar to Make Contact
Two women killed in a Ladprao beer bar fire on July 12 had their families appeal for direct contact from the bar's operators, citing repeated failed attempts to communicate through social media and difficulty claiming compensation.
Police Arrest 65-Year-Old Man in Phayao Underwear Theft Case
Police arrested a 65-year-old man in Phayao after CCTV footage caught him stealing underwear from a dormitory dorm room; officers recovered stolen items at his home and say he confessed to multiple similar thefts.
Government M16s Used in MP Shooting Probe Deepens
Investigations into the shooting of MP Kamlasak Leevamaoh have intensified focus on two M16 rifles recovered by police, both military-issued weapons originally from the Royal Thai Navy. One rifle was officially marked as destroyed yet was u