Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Man Struck by Train Dies Despite Warning Whistle
A 49-year-old man was struck and killed by the Utrawithi Express train near his home in Lampang province despite the driver sounding a warning whistle, with police finding evidence of intoxication at the scene.
Man Dies After King Cobra Bite in Udon Thani
A 65-year-old man died in Udon Thani after a king cobra bit his head while he retrieved clothes from a line near his rubber plantation home; he took allergy pills but deteriorated rapidly and died despite CPR and hospital resuscitation effo
Woman Arrested For Sex Trafficking Three Minors
A 28-year-old Thai-French woman was arrested for forcing three minors, including a 13-year-old girl, into sexual services through threats and violence in Udon Thani province.
Swedish Tourist Scammed, Abandoned by Thai Woman in Chiang Mai
A Swedish tourist in Chiang Mai was scammed and abandoned by a Thai karaoke bar worker who drained his savings after months of dating, leaving him destitute and in psychological distress.
Monk Missing After Bamboo Raft Capsizes In Surat Thani
A bamboo raft carrying 12 monks capsized on a river in Surat Thani province, leaving one monk missing and 11 others injured; rescue teams are actively searching the waterway near Ban Bang Jam.
15-Year-Old Steals Uncle's Truck, Joyrides With Friends
A 15-year-old in Samut Prakan was caught joyriding his uncle's stolen pickup truck after security footage showed him taking it for a joyride with friends. The repeat offender, who had stolen a motorcycle days earlier, was handed to police f
Securities Officials Question Insider Trading Suspect
Securities regulators and Thai police jointly questioned a woman suspected of filing inaccurate stock transaction reports in early July, with authorities removing the erroneous data from public disclosure systems.
Freen Sarocha Seeks Settlement in 8 Million Baht Wage Dispute
Actress Freen Sarocha sought mediation over an 8 million baht wage dispute with her former agency Idol Factory, but the talks failed to reach a settlement on July 10.
Deputy Interior Minister Refuses to Recuse From Probe
Deputy Interior Minister Vorasit Leangprasit refused to recuse himself from a committee investigating civil service exam fraud, despite calls from opposition MPs citing his family ties to one of the accused.
Ex-Husband Rams Motorcyclist Rival, Both Injured in Water Fight
A jealous ex-boyfriend in Samut Prakan rammed a motorcyclist into a fish pond during a high-speed chase, injuring both men; police seized a fruit knife used in the subsequent struggle.
Man Wounds Two, Then Shoots Himself During Arrest
A 29-year-old man in Songkhla shot and wounded two people during a paranoid episode before accidentally shooting himself in the leg while surrendering to police. He was arrested and charged with attempted murder and firearms offences.
Indian Tourist Rescued After Drowning at Kamala Beach
An Indian tourist was rescued after drowning at Kamala Beach in Phuket on July 10, with lifeguards performing CPR before he was transported to hospital for emergency treatment.