Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Autopsy Results Released for "Mua" Wild Elephant in Chanthaburi: Electrocution Confirmed, Shotgun Pellets Also Found Embedded in Skin
A 30-year-old wild elephant found dead in Chanthaburi was electrocuted by high-voltage fencing, with autopsy results also revealing shotgun pellets embedded in its skin, prompting authorities to accelerate investigation into the human-wildl
Couple Arrested with AK47s and Over 7,000 Rounds of Ammunition Destined for Customers; Weapons Smuggled from Cambodia
A married couple was arrested in Ubon Ratchathani with five AK47 rifles and over 7,000 rounds of ammunition smuggled from Cambodia for distribution to customers in northern Thailand.
Dangerous Dump Truck with Raised Bed Nearly Hits Overpass on Vibhavadi Road; Driver Faces 6 Charges
A dump truck with its bed raised nearly hit an overpass on Vibhavadi Road near Army Headquarters on May 10; police charged the driver with six violations including reckless driving and operating an unsafe vehicle after a TikTok video prompt
Wild Elephant Carcass Found in Khao Yai Forest—Tusks Missing, Director Orders Investigation
Wildlife officials investigating the death of a wild elephant found in Khao Yai National Park with missing tusks; veterinarians suspect the animal died from illness and infection rather than poaching.
Royal Decree Grants Special Police Promotions to 79 Officers
A royal decree has promoted 79 senior constables to Second Lieutenant in recognition of their exemplary conduct and service as they retire at the end of Thailand's fiscal year 2569.
4 dead, 5 hurt in a crash between a train and a school bus, Belgian officials say
Four people, including two children, died when a train struck a school bus at a level crossing near Buggenhout in northern Belgium during morning rush hour; five other children were hospitalized with serious injuries.
UPDATE: British Man Faces Seven Charges After Alleged Under the Influence Hit-and-Run on Doctor on Koh Phangan, Bail Opposed
A 51-year-old British man has been formally detained on Koh Phangan after allegedly hitting a Thai medical professor while under the influence and fleeing the scene, facing seven charges with prosecutors opposing bail.
Lawyer Pim Takes Arrested Man's Mother to File Justice Complaint Against Police Unit After Discovering Procedural Violations
A mother filed a justice complaint against Muang Nakhon Pathom Police alleging procedural violations during her son's arrest, including missing evidence logs and confiscated surveillance footage. Lawyer Pim says officers conducted a home se
A Stalled Investigation – Parliament Questions Progress in MP Kamlasak's Shooting Case
Investigation into the shooting of Narathiwat MP Kamlasak has stalled after seven suspects were arrested, with the case failing to progress beyond identifying alleged masterminds believed to be high-ranking government or military officials.
Chiang Kham Station Conducts Urine Drug Testing for 158 Officers, All Clear—Reinforcing Image of Ethical Police
Chiang Kham Police Station in Phayao tested all 158 officers for drugs as part of an "Ethical Police" initiative, with all personnel testing negative. The screening reinforces the department's commitment to maintaining strict ethical standa
National Police Chief Issues Urgent Order on Uniform and Grooming Standards for Police Influencers
Thailand's National Police Chief ordered commanders to enforce strict uniform and grooming standards for officers working as social media influencers, ensuring they maintain professional appearance and conduct while representing the force p
Former Prominent Footballer Shot by Ex-Wife Outside Municipal Office
A 42-year-old former footballer was shot twice in the hand and shoulder by his ex-wife in a municipal office parking lot in Ratchaburi on May 26, prompting a manhunt as she fled in a bronze Toyota Vios.