Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Sedan Crashes After Rear-End Hit, Bursts Into Flames
A sedan caught fire and burned completely after being rear-ended by a pickup truck on Praseritmanukit Road early August 12, leaving the ride-hailing driver injured. Police are searching for the hit-and-run pickup truck using CCTV footage.
Man in Pink Shirt Disrupts Two Schools, Nearly Hits Officers
A man in a pink shirt on a motorcycle disrupted two schools in Nonthaburi Province on August 11, nearly hitting officials and students while driving erratically around the grounds. Authorities are hunting the suspect, who was reportedly arm
67-Year-Old Man Dies in Rubber Plantation Hut Fire
A 67-year-old man died in a rubber plantation hut fire in Surat Thani province on August 11, with police suspecting his drug-addicted son may have caused the blaze.
Interpol-Wanted Ukrainian Arrested in Phuket
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration Police have arrested a 26-year-old Ukrainian man wanted under an Interpol Red Notice for alleged fraud involving fake cryptocurrency trading platforms.
Three Monks Test Positive for Drug Use in Sisaket
Three monks in Sisaket's Nam Kliang district tested positive for drug use following an investigation by authorities, with one found possessing methamphetamine tablets. Two of the positive cases involved previously defrocked monks who had no
Drunk Stepfather Arrested After Stabbing Foster Son to Death
A 28-year-old man was stabbed to death by his intoxicated stepfather in Mae Hong Son province after a dispute over household chores. The suspect was arrested nearby and confessed to the murder.
Police Clear Phuket Cafe After Lion Attack Rumors
Police inspected a Phuket cafe after social media rumors of a lion attacking a tourist, but confirmed the facility operates legally with properly licensed and vaccinated animals.
Fishing Hunters' Gunfire Bursts Water Pipe, Over 1,000 Households Without Water
Spear fishermen's stray shots ruptured a water main in Pathum Thani on August 10, leaving over 1,000 households without water for more than a day despite emergency repairs.
Democrat Spokesman Slams Gun Ban Policy Leaving Police Defenseless
Democrat spokesman Phongsakorn Kwanmuang criticizes Thailand's gun licensing ban for leaving police defenseless while criminals easily purchase illegal firearms through social media, arguing the policy creates dangerous security inequality.
Elderly Woman Dies Alone in Bathroom as Pet Rooster Keeps Vigil
An elderly woman died alone in a bathroom in Samut Songkhram Province on August 11, likely from an asthma attack; neighbors discovered her after noticing her pet rooster kept vigil outside the locked bathroom door.
Man Arrested for Displaying Illegal Firearm in Bangkok
A 59-year-old Bangkok man was arrested for illegally possessing an unregistered .357 Magnum revolver after neighbors reported he was displaying and firing the weapon in the air in Khlong Toei.
Chinese Fugitive Arrested in Thailand for $500M Fraud
Chinese fugitive arrested in Pattaya after fleeing to Thailand to evade prosecution for a 500-million-baht investment fraud scheme that bilked over 200 investors.