Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Bang Saothong Police Aid Flood-Hit Residents
Bang Saothong police conducted field inspections of flood-affected areas in Sri Sajorakhet subdistrict on September 27, distributing aid and water to stranded residents while directing them to emergency hotlines.
Thai Police Launch Flood Relief, Open Royal Kitchens in Bangkok
Thai police launched flood relief operations in Bangkok's Khlong Chan area, establishing royal kitchens and deploying boats to distribute food and supplies to stranded residents in Bangkapi district.
Driver Rescued After Sedan Swept Into Canal by Floodwaters
A sedan was swept off a road and into a canal by floodwaters near an industrial estate in Rayong Province on September 27, but the driver was rescued by a friend who forced the door open before the vehicle fully submerged.
Government Officer Kills Girlfriend, Man, Then Himself
A 59-year-old government officer shot dead his girlfriend in Chumphon, then drove 50km to kill another man and wound a woman before taking his own life on September 26, bringing the death toll to three.
Monk Dies After Electric Shock From New Pressure Washer
A 48-year-old Buddhist monk and acting abbot in Chiang Rai died from electric shock while using a newly purchased pressure washer at his temple on September 27. Authorities are investigating whether the stainless steel-handled equipment had
Traffic Police Urge Two Alternate Routes to Avoid Flooding on Viphavadi Road
Traffic police closed the ground-level inbound Viphavadi Rangsit Road due to severe flooding on September 27, directing motorists to use the Don Mueang Tollway elevated section or turn back at designated detour points.
Former Thai National Team Coach Dies in Electrical Accident
Former Thai national football team assistant coach Thanakrit Chimpali died in an electrical accident on September 26 after being struck by a crane that hit a power line while he was helping an operator at his home in Bang Phli.
15-Year-Old Driver Dies in High-Voltage Pole Crash in Phuket
A 15-year-old driver died when his Toyota Vios crashed into a high-voltage pole on Phuket's Chao Fa Tawan Tok Road early September 27, injuring two teenage passengers.
Deputy Investigator Rams Four Parked Cars in Rampage
A deputy investigator from Koh Samui Police Station rammed four parked cars in the station's rear lot on September 24, nearly hitting a man who tried to stop the vehicle. The officer was detained and later charged with property damage; auth
White Car Crashes Into Power Pole in Phuket, One Dead
A white Toyota Vios crashed into a power pole at a Phuket intersection late September 26, killing one person and injuring three others; wet road conditions may have contributed to the loss of control.
One Dead, One Shocked by Electric Short in Two-Day Flood
One person died and another was electrocuted by a short circuit during two-day flooding in Bang Phli District, Samut Prakan, on September 27, killing one and leaving another unconscious.
Police, Airwoman Save Electrocuted Teen During Bangkok Floods
A police sergeant and air force officer performed CPR and used an AED to revive a 15-year-old boy electrocuted in floodwaters during heavy rain in Bangkok's Don Mueang district, rushing him to hospital where he survived.