Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Two Fire Victims Returned to Chaiyaphum for Funeral Rites
Two victims of the Ladprao entertainment venue fire have been returned to Chaiyaphum for funeral rites, leaving grieving families facing financial hardship and medical costs for burn survivors still hospitalized.
Woman Killed by Train at Illegal Crossing in Chachoengsao
A 69-year-old woman died after being struck by a train at an illegal crossing in Chachoengsao's Muang District on July 13, with authorities investigating whether she failed to notice the approaching Prachuap Buriram–Bangkok passenger train.
Police Arrest Northern Drug Kingpin in Nearly 100 Million Baht Bust
Police arrested a major drug trafficker in Samut Prakan after nearly eight years on the run, with investigations linking him to narcotics worth nearly 100 million baht smuggled from northern Thailand.
Bangkok Police Honor Three Stations for Drug Prevention Work
Bangkok police have honored six stations for their outstanding drug prevention and suppression efforts, with Radborn Police Station topping drug prevention rankings and Petchkasem Police Station leading drug suppression work in 2568.
Bar Fire Death Toll: 25 Identified, 3 Awaiting Confirmation
Authorities have identified 25 of 28 people killed in a massive fire at a Bangkok beer hall, with three victims still awaiting confirmation. Four bodies have been claimed by families, while the remaining 21 are expected to be released after
Female Officer Dead Three Months After Promotion
A 24-year-old civil police officer assigned to Government House died in an incident at a beer bar in Ladprao, just three months after her promotion. Senior Sergeant Pemika On-sri's body was transferred to her hometown in Chiang Rai Province
Local Exam Fraud Suspect Arrested After Fleeing to Laos
Dr. Win, a suspect in a local government exam fraud scheme, was arrested at the Thai-Lao border after fleeing to Laos and faces charges including embezzlement, document destruction, and computer crimes.
Village Chief Accused of Luring Woman to Resort Under False Pretenses
A village headman in Saraburi lured a 25-year-old woman to a resort under the guise of helping resolve a legal case, then attempted sexual assault before she escaped by calling a friend for help.
Lumber Merchant Shot Dead in Bannang Sata Ambush
A major timber mill owner in Bannang Sata, Yala was shot and killed in an ambush attack on July 13, with police investigating links to previous arson attacks on his facility and ongoing security concerns in the area.
Undercover Tourist Police Arrest Illegal Guide in Chiang Mai
Undercover tourist police arrested a Myanmar national operating an illegal tour business at a Chiang Mai temple, charging him with working without proper licenses and permits.
Fire Victim Asks Boyfriend 'Am I Still Beautiful?'
A woman critically burned in a deadly Bangkok beer hall fire asked her boyfriend if she was still beautiful as she lay outside the burning venue with severe injuries from running through flames.
Newlywed Woman Dies in Beer Hall Fire in Bangkok
A 38-year-old newlywed from Buriram died in a beer hall fire in Bangkok's Ladprao area; her family collected her remains from the Police Hospital on July 13 after less than a month of marriage.