Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Illegal Chemical Waste Dumped in Pineapple Field Fouls Water
Illegal chemical waste discovered piled in a Rayong pineapple field has turned an adjacent pond black and foul-smelling, prompting authorities to order immediate removal and launch contamination tests.
Former Singapore Airline Staff Dies After Ankle Surgery Complications
A 40-year-old former Singapore Airlines flight attendant died from a pulmonary embolism and organ failure just nine days after undergoing ankle surgery following a slip-and-fall accident.
Election Commission Reverses Senate Graft Findings Against 229 Suspects
The Election Commission reversed graft findings against 229 suspects in a Senate election fraud case, with the newer panel dismissing charges the previous panel had identified, prompting calls for transparency and legal reform.
Prison Inmate Dies of Heart Failure in Bangkok
Long-term fraud inmate Supchai Srisupaksa died of heart failure at age 70 after a sudden health crisis at Bang Khwang Central Prison in Bangkok, with autopsy results confirming natural causes from coronary artery disease.
Bangkok Thief Targets Elderly Living Alone
A skilled thief posing as a repair technician has targeted elderly residents living alone across Bangkok, stealing valuables and cash after gaining entry to their homes. Police in Min Buri and Bupharam districts are coordinating efforts to
Street Sweeper Hit by Car, Driver Fled Without Helping
A street sanitation worker in Bangkok's Sai Mai district was struck by a white Toyota Altis on July 9 and left with severe injuries; the driver fled without offering help, and authorities are seeking dashcam footage to identify the vehicle.
Grandmother, Granddaughter Killed in Rain-Soaked Crash
A grandmother and 17-year-old granddaughter died when their sedan lost control on a rain-slicked road in Kalasin Province and overturned into a rice field on July 12.
Health Officials Investigate Five Hospitals in Fake Birth Certificate Scheme
Authorities are investigating five hospitals over a scheme where officials and staff sold fake birth certificates to register foreign children as Thai citizens for about 90,000 baht each. The investigation will determine whether hospital ma
Disabled Man Found Dead in Canal After Four-Day Disappearance
A 53-year-old disabled man from Phetchabun province was found dead in a canal four days after disappearing, with his family saying his son had abused him for drug money.
Teacher Accused Of Sexual Harassment At Bangkok School
Multiple students at a Bangkok high school filed a formal complaint alleging a teacher engaged in sexual harassment and inappropriate touching of at least 20 victims over several years, with school administrators failing to take action desp
Police Arrest 18-Year-Old Student for Motorcycle Thefts
An 18-year-old vocational student was arrested in Bangkok for stealing three motorcycles across multiple provinces to pay off illegal debts. Police seized one of the stolen Yamaha XMAX 300 bikes and the suspect admitted to the thefts during
Police Arrest Three Illegal Slot Machine Players in Mae Tha
Three people were arrested in Mae Tha, Lampang for illegal slot machine gambling after police received complaints from families struggling with addiction-related problems.