Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Concerns Over Truncated Case in Kamlasak Shooting Investigation
A parliamentary committee is investigating the attempted shooting of a Narathiwat MP, raising concerns that the case may be truncated with only low-level perpetrators prosecuted while masterminds escape accountability. The inquiry also unco
Lawmaker Alleges 40 Million Baht Bribery Attempt
A lawmaker alleged that a man offered Digital Economy Minister Chaiyachok 40 million baht to shut down prosecution of online gambling websites, though Chaiyachok denied accepting and no warrant has been issued despite the serious bribery pr
Thai Police Detain Cambodian Beggars in Pattaya Crackdown
Thai police detained three Cambodian nationals in Pattaya during a crackdown on foreign beggars, including a disabled man whose viral video showed him begging while carrying his child, prompting authorities to intensify enforcement against
Drunk Man Rescued From Water Tank After Climbing Inside
A drunk motorcyclist was rescued from a 500-liter water tank in Khon Kaen after climbing inside while intoxicated; he walked away unharmed after being extracted by emergency responders.
Electrical Shock From Coconut Machine Leaves Vendor Unconscious
A 36-year-old coconut vendor was shocked unconscious by a faulty processing machine at a Bangkok police dormitory but survived after CPR from officers and paramedics. Police are investigating the equipment malfunction to prevent future inci
Pickup Truck Hits Monks on Pilgrimage, 8 Killed
A pickup truck driven by a juvenile struck a group of Buddhist monks on a walking pilgrimage in Mukdahan province Thursday, killing eight and injuring 13 others.
Ex-Son-in-Law Arrested After Killing Three Family Members
A 42-year-old man arrested in Pattaya confessed to killing three family members—his ex-girlfriend's parents and sister—in Nakhon Sawan Province on June 30, claiming self-defense when they confronted him during a burglary attempt.
Fire Kills Five In Antwerp Apartment Building
A fire in an Antwerp apartment building killed at least five people and injured several others Wednesday morning, with authorities attributing the blaze to a technical problem on the ground floor.
Official Accused Of Embezzling 30 Million From Village Fund
A village fund official in Chiang Mai's Doi Luang District is accused of embezzling approximately 30 million baht in loan repayments from over 15 villagers across four subdistricts, with police now investigating and requesting documentation
Phuket Orders Demolition Of Illegal Structures On Public Land
PHUKET: Phuket authorities have ordered the demolition of buildings and illegal structures from some seven rai of public land in Rawai and have filed criminal complaints against two suspects.
Eleven-Year-Old Crashes Truck Into Monks, Five Dead
An 11-year-old boy drove a pickup truck into a group of monks on a Buddhist Lent pilgrimage in northeastern Thailand, killing five monks on the Mukdahan-Don Talan road.
Stepson Shoots Stepfather Dead in Family Dispute
A 27-year-old man shot his 60-year-old stepfather dead during a family dispute over home repairs in Nakhon Ratchasima Province on July 2, then fled into a forest; police launched a manhunt with checkpoints across the region.