Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Wild Elephant Demolishes House Searching for Food
A wild elephant from Khao Yai National Park demolished a home in Nakhon Ratchasima while searching for food, though the elderly resident escaped unharmed. Officials say food scarcity in the park may be driving multiple elephants to forage o
Woman's Car Hit By Falling Debris, Seeks Neighbor's Liability
A woman's car parked in front of a neighbor's unoccupied house in Thailand was damaged by falling construction materials, but she faced a dead end seeking compensation through mediation, police, and legal channels due to high lawyer fees an
Renowned Police Detective Pol. Lt. Col. Charoensai Passes Away
Pol. Lt. Col. Charoensai Srisaslaksana, a decorated detective and former deputy tambon chief of Don Yai Hom, died July 4 after collapsing at his home. The renowned investigator was known for solving major criminal cases during his career wi
Five Arrested In Patong Drug Enforcement Sweep
PHUKET: Five people, including an alleged drug dealer, drug users and a Moroccan woman accused of possessing cocaine and overstaying her visa, have been arrested in Patong as part of a police campaign targeting narcotics offences.
Major Drug Bust at Mae Sai Border Crossing
Authorities at the Mae Sai border crossing seized 100 kilograms of ketamine and 600,000 methamphetamine pills from a Myanmar driver attempting to smuggle the drugs into Thailand in a tuk-tuk.
Illegal Gas Shop Busted For Selling Expired Tanks
Police shut down an unlicensed gas shop in Samut Sakhon that was illegally refurbishing and reselling expired cylinders by repainting them, risking explosions in nearby residential areas. Authorities seized 538 cylinders and charged the 20-
Two Arrested In Rawai Drug Den Raid
PHUKET: Two men, including a Myanmar national, have been arrested in a raid on an alleged drug den in Rawai after officials responded to complaints from residents about drug dealing and drug use in the area.
Police Arrest 11 Youths For Stealing Motorcycle Parts
Police arrested 11 youths in Phayao for stealing modified motorcycle exhaust pipes and other parts from the police station's evidence lot over four nights in late June and early July.
Man Dies After Wasp Attack In Forest During Mushroom Hunt
A 64-year-old man died from wasp venom poisoning after being stung approximately 10 times while mushroom foraging in a eucalyptus forest in Nakhon Phanom Province on July 4. His pre-existing high blood pressure complicated the reaction, cau
Former Thai Boxing Champion Critically Injured, Family Seeks Help
Former Thai boxing champion and 2019 SEA Games gold medalist Ketmani Chasiang is critically ill with brain hemorrhage and spinal fracture, with her family urgently seeking public donations to cover medical costs.
Big Ass Singer Falls Through Stage During Concert
Big Ass lead singer Jeng fell through a collapsed stage during a July 4 concert, re-injuring his previously damaged leg. The incident raised safety concerns and forced the band to cancel the remainder of the show.
Brain-Disabled Son Guards Father's Body For Five Days
A man with brain disability kept his elderly father's body on a sofa for five days in Samut Prakan province without telling anyone, until his sister discovered the truth when he confessed after she asked if their father had eaten.