Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
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.
Marine Official Shoots Gambling House Owner Over Love Rival
A Department of Marine Resources official shot and killed a gambling den owner in Chumphon Province on September 26, believing the man was romantically involved with his girlfriend. The official then shot himself inside his pickup truck par
Man Accidentally Shot During Brother's Dispute in Phetchburi
A 23-year-old man in Phetchburi fired a homemade pistol at his brother during a dispute but missed, accidentally shooting a passing motorcyclist in the shoulder instead. Police arrested the suspect on September 26.
Woman Ignores Warning, Four Rescued After Car Swept Into Flood
A woman and three family members were rescued after ignoring warnings and driving their car into a swollen stream in Chachoengsao Province on September 26, with all four pulled to safety by emergency responders using ropes.
Four Crocodiles Escape During Sakaew Flooding Crisis
Four crocodiles escaped during severe flooding in Sakaew province's Khao Chacherdphon district, prompting authorities to warn residents away from floodwaters and the dangerous wildlife.
MP Promises Refund After Flood Victims Charged Parking Fee
A Thai MP has pledged to recover parking fees charged to flood victims who sought shelter at a Bangkok BTS station, after the transit operator initially refused refunds despite later waiving charges.
Chinese Woman Uses AI to Pose as Doctor, Scams Man Out of Nearly One Million Baht
A 65-year-old Chinese woman used AI-generated videos to impersonate a young doctor and scammed a real estate contractor out of nearly 850,000 baht over five months by claiming her fictional mother opposed their relationship.
Police Bust Secret MDMA Lab in Pattaya, Arrest American
Police raided a hidden drug lab in Pattaya and arrested a 42-year-old American man who was allegedly manufacturing and distributing MDMA to foreign clients across Thailand and overseas. Officers seized over 60 grams of MDMA, lab equipment,
Flooding Shuts Down Bangkok Highway, Police Open Emergency Lane
Heavy flooding shut down Bangkok's Vibhavadi Rangsit Highway on September 26, forcing police to open an emergency median lane near Jaeng Wattana toll plaza to clear backed-up traffic.