Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Man Sets House Fire, Guns Found; One Dead in Bangkok
A man set his own house fire in Bangkok's Bang Phlat District on September 25, then fired at emergency responders while police discovered explosives and military weapons on the property; one body was found inside.
Man Sets Own House on Fire, Fires Gun at Officials in Bangkok
A mentally distressed man set his Bangkok home ablaze and fired gunshots at firefighters and police responding to the blaze on September 25, forcing evacuation of the surrounding neighborhood.
Pickup Driver Dies After Slider Hits Him Head-On
A pickup driver died after colliding head-on with a slider that made an abrupt U-turn on the Navinkorn bypass in Nakhon Ratchasima during heavy rain; two passengers, including a 4-year-old child, were seriously injured.
Ex-Minister Sentenced to Life for Adopted Son's Murder
PRACHIN BURI: The Criminal Court has sentenced former Cabinet minister Soonthorn Vilawan, 87, to death for the murder of a Prachin Buri councillor who was his adopted son. The sentence was commuted to life imprisonment.
Beauty Clinic Used Fishing Line Instead of Dissolving Thread
Three patients in Phatthalung discovered fishing line implanted under their skin instead of dissolvable thread at an unlicensed beauty clinic, with the clinic operator allegedly lacking proper medical credentials despite operating for six y
Off-Duty Officer's Gun Kills Mother in Phuket Accident
An off-duty police officer in Phuket accidentally discharged his service pistol while working the slide on September 24, fatally shooting his 49-year-old mother in the head. The officer was unaware a round remained chambered in the Glock 19
Phuket Anti-Trafficking Network Reviews Cases, Screening Efforts
PHUKET: A network of agencies working to protect children, women and vulnerable families has reviewed human trafficking cases and prevention efforts in Phuket, including the screening of more than 1,300 people for possible exploitation.
Multi-Vehicle Pileup on Nakhon In Road in Nonthaburi
Five vehicles collided in a chain-reaction pileup on Nakhon In Road in Nonthaburi on September 24, when a van and motorcycle crashed, forcing multiple cars to brake suddenly and strike each other.
Fire Destroys Nora Artist's Home, Damages Exceed 300,000 Baht
A fire destroyed the home of Nora artist Phinyot Songhiang in Phatthalung on September 25, causing over 300,000 baht in damage to the single-story residence. Officials suspect an electrical short circuit started the blaze in a storage room
Retired Official Found Dead After Two Weeks in Home
An 81-year-old retired government official was discovered dead at the foot of his home's stairs in Ang Thong Province, with police estimating he had been there for at least two weeks before neighbors found him.
Herbal Doctor Shot Dead at Dinner Table in Phatthalung
A 40-year-old herbal doctor was shot dead at his dining table in Phatthalung while hosting friends for dinner; police suspect the shooter fired from a nearby rubber plantation and are reviewing CCTV footage to identify the suspect.
Domestic Worker Sentenced to 6 Years for Poisoning Toddler's Milk
A domestic worker has been sentenced to six years in prison for poisoning a two-year-old's milk with Dettol disinfectant in December 2024; the court reduced the initial 12-year sentence after the defendant's guilty plea.