Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Two-Year-Old Killed In Drunk Driving Crash, Driver Absent From Funeral
A 2-year-old killed in a June drunk driving crash in Lampang was cremated July 4 as the accused driver, a former sub-district official, remained absent from the funeral service and has not contacted the injured mother about compensation.
Man Arrested for Defrauding 150 Pilgrims in Saudi Arabia Tour Scam
A man was arrested at Suvarnabhumi Airport after 150 pilgrims lost 3.75 million baht in a fake Saudi Arabia tour scam, with no flight reservations ever booked despite their payments.
Two Found Dead In Car; Police Investigate Circumstances
Two people were found dead inside a running sedan in a Bangkok alley on July 4, with authorities investigating whether death resulted from gas inhalation or other substances pending forensic examination.
Police Raid Apartment, Seize Heroin Package And Drug Evidence
Police raided an Ayutthaya apartment on July 4, seizing heroin, drug-manufacturing materials, and cash linked to a suspected drug distribution network operating between Bangkok and the provinces.
Man Arrested After Nearly 20 Years Evading Murder Charge
A 65-year-old man was arrested in Phuket after nearly two decades evading a murder warrant issued in 2006, when he fatally shot his wife in a jealous rage in Nakhon Ratchasima. He confessed to the killing and had been living under an assume
Teen Shot Dead in Nonthaburi After Entertainment Venue Brawl
A 20-year-old man was fatally shot during a gang confrontation outside a Nonthaburi convenience store early July 4, after a dispute between rival teenage groups escalated from an entertainment venue brawl.
South Korean Gambling Kingpin Arrested in Pattaya Massage Shop
A South Korean gambling kingpin was arrested in a Pattaya massage shop after an international manhunt, with police discovering computers linked to illegal online gambling websites that generated over 124 million baht annually.
Two Found Dead in Car in Bangkok's Bang Wak Area
Two bodies—a man and a woman—were discovered in a parked sedan in Bangkok's Bang Wak area on July 4, with the cause of death under investigation pending autopsy results.
Couple Arrested in International Heroin Smuggling Case
A Thai-Lao couple arrested in Loei province admitted to smuggling heroin-filled parcels but denied involvement in a broader international trafficking network linked to a flight attendant case now under special investigation.
Chinese Man Nearly Blind After Slapping Eye Over Superstition
A Wuhan man nearly lost his sight after repeatedly slapping his right eyelid over three days to ward off bad luck, causing his retina to detach and requiring emergency surgery to restore vision.
Overcrowded Bus Plunges Into Ravine in Pakistan, 40 Dead
A passenger bus carrying 48 people plunged into a ravine in southwestern Pakistan on July 3, killing at least 40 in a crash blamed on severe overcrowding after taking on passengers from a disabled vehicle.
King Grants Special Cremation Honors for Buddhist Monk Killed in Hit-and-Run
The King granted special royal cremation honors and water ablution rites for a Buddhist monk killed in a hit-and-run accident in Mukdahan Province on July 2, with royal wreaths presented at his funeral in Khon Kaen.