Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Police Arrest Murder Suspect After Six-Month Manhunt
Police arrested a 27-year-old man from Sisaket province after a six-month manhunt for a fatal shooting that occurred in October 2024. The suspect confessed to shooting and killing a rival during a quarrel and had been hiding in his hometown
Man Armed With Knife Storms Home, Threatens Return With Gun
A man armed with a knife broke into a home in Chachoengsao province on August 12, threatening the resident and later vowing to return with a gun, terrifying neighbors who say he has a pattern of violent intimidation.
Teenager Charged With Five Offenses For Berating Cyclist On Bike Lane
An 18-year-old motorcyclist was charged with five offenses after driving the wrong way down a bike lane and verbally abusing a 61-year-old cyclist on Phumivet Road in Nonthaburi Province on August 8.
School Principal Accused of Hitting Grade 2 Student During Flag Ceremony
A Chiang Mai school principal faces scrutiny after security footage allegedly showed him striking a second-grade student on the head during a morning flag ceremony, prompting calls for an Education Ministry investigation.
Truck Wheels Kill Two Teachers At Red Light
Two schoolteachers on a motorcycle suffered serious leg injuries when detached wheels from a 22-wheel truck rolled into them at a red light in Prachuap Khiri Khan province on August 12.
Factory Suspected of Dumping Toxic Waste Into Canal
Residents of Bun Loet Canal in Prachuap Khiri Khan province reported finding severely blackened water, foam, and dead fish, suspecting toxic waste dumping from an upstream factory. Authorities have banned water use pending lab tests to iden
Fire Engulfs Luxury Home in Phuket
A luxury home in Phuket's Kamala area caught fire Wednesday afternoon, with thick smoke pouring from the third floor, though no injuries were reported.
Police Deploy Security at Khon Kaen Temple Over Demolition Threat
Police deployed officers around a Khon Kaen temple after a real-estate agent threatened on radio to demolish its wall in a land dispute, prompting authorities to establish patrols and checkpoints to prevent potential property damage and mai
Cambodian Gang Steals Motorcycles for Cross-Border Resale
Cambodian gang members arrested in Rayong after stealing ten motorcycles intended for resale across the border in Cambodia at inflated prices. Police seized the bikes and detained four suspects while hunting for the gang's leaders.
School Shooting Suspect Accessed Normal Websites, Not Dark Web
Police investigation into the Thepsirin School shooting in Nonthaburi revealed the suspect accessed regular websites and YouTube documentaries, not dark web content as initially reported. Authorities are now working with tech platforms and
National Police Chief Orders Investigation Into Former Minister Incident
Thai police are investigating an incident at a funeral in Nakhon Si Thammarat involving a former minister and potential case interference, with the national police chief pledging to pursue the matter regardless of the individuals' status or
Air India Captain Tests Positive for Drugs After Flight Incident
An Air India captain tested positive for cannabis following a 300-foot altitude drop on a Phuket-New Delhi flight that injured 17 passengers and crew members last week.