Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Police Probe Ceiling and Wiring in Third Investigation of Deadly Bangkok Beer Hall Fire
Investigators examined the beer hall's ceiling and electrical wiring in their third probe into the July fire that killed 30 people, focusing on a stage area where witnesses reported seeing the initial flames and smoke.
Foundation Aids Families of Fire Victims
The Po Tek Tung Foundation distributed 20,000 baht in funeral aid to families of workers killed in the Ladprao beer factory fire and arranged transport of the deceased to their hometowns for religious ceremonies.
Fireworks Explosion Damages Seven Homes In Phetchaburi
A fireworks storage explosion in Phetchaburi's Baan Rai Teen Nam area on July 14 damaged seven homes and injured two people, including a former subdistrict headman. The blast from an unlicensed ignition in a carport was heard over 10 kilome
Chiang Mai Karaoke Refunds British Tourists After 150,000 Baht Dispute
A Chiang Mai karaoke bar refunded nearly 150,000 baht to two British tourists after police mediation, following allegations of inflated charges for drinks and female staff company at their table.
Police Officers Battle Smoke to Rescue Casualties from Ladprao Bar Fire
Two Bangkok police officers fought through thick smoke to rescue casualties from a deadly Ladprao bar fire on July 13, with bodycam footage showing them pulling an unconscious woman to safety despite severe smoke inhalation.
Man Found Dead Under Temple Bell Tower in Trang
A 46-year-old man living in a temple bell tower in Trang was found dead on July 14, with preliminary findings suggesting he died from a chronic illness after residing there for nearly a year.
Nurse Dies in Bangkok Beer Bar Fire; Husband Grieves Lost Dreams
A 38-year-old nursing assistant from Buriram became one of 26 victims of a Bangkok beer bar fire on July 12, leaving her grieving husband to honor their unfulfilled dreams of expanding her parents' home.
Family Grieves Young Worker Who Died in Bangkok Fire
A young man from northeast Thailand who had worked in Bangkok for just one month to send money home to his disabled mother died in a beer bar fire in the capital; his family traveled over 800 kilometers to retrieve his body.
Family Grieves Grateful Young Man Killed in Bangkok Beer Hall Fire
A 48-year-old woman claimed her younger brother's body at Bangkok's forensic institute after he died in a beer hall fire while working to support their disabled mother. The congressman who knew the victim called for stricter regulations on
Bangkok Police Partner With Agriculture University on Volunteer Cleanup
Bang Khae Police and Kasetsart University volunteers cleaned up a canal along Vibhavadi Road in Bangkok on July 14 to honor the King's birthday and improve public safety in the area.
Family Claims Bodies of Couple Killed in Ladprao Beer Hall Fire
Families of a couple who died in a Ladprao beer hall fire claimed their bodies on July 14, leaving behind two young children; friends say blocked fire exits were a critical safety failure that contributed to the tragedy.
DSI Arrests 'Coach James' in Illegal Forex Trading Case at Airport
DSI arrested 'Coach James' at Suvarnabhumi Airport on arrival from the UAE for operating an unauthorized forex trading scheme and defrauding clients through a network of brokers and payment services.