Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Armed youths shoot at local reporter and diners in Phatthalung
Armed youths on motorcycles fired multiple shots at a journalist and diners outside a Phatthalung restaurant late Sunday, with no injuries reported; the incident renews concerns about escalating gun violence involving youth in the southern
Chaiyachon Meets with Meta to Address Indecent Live-Streaming, Plans Prevention and Legal Action Against Offenders
Thai authorities met with Meta officials to crack down on indecent live-streaming, warning that platforms distributing such content face criminal penalties of up to five years imprisonment and 100,000 baht fines.
Food Delivery Rider Breaks Into Sisters' Bedroom at Night, Commits Indecent Act; Victim Fights Back and Kicks Motorcycle Over During Escape
A food delivery rider broke into a Cha-Am home and groped an 18-year-old girl as she slept in May; the victim kicked over his motorcycle to stop his escape and police arrested him, though the family was alarmed when he reappeared delivering
Doctor Shares Case of Patient Who Contracted Streptococcus Suis from Hotpot Restaurant Despite Not Eating Raw Pork
A Rajavithi Hospital patient developed life-threatening Streptococcus suis sepsis after a hotpot meal despite not eating raw pork, likely due to cross-contamination between raw and cooked meat utensils.
Trai Samut Visits Baan Phra Arthit to Seek Legal Advice, Affirms Readiness to Fight for Justice
Trai Samut consulted with the Vow to Protect the Land Foundation on May 25, saying she remains committed to pursuing her case despite feeling abandoned by her family and frustrated by the lack of progress in justice.
Foreign motorcyclist arrested on Koh Pha Ngan after leaving Thai doctor in coma
A foreign motorcyclist has been arrested on Koh Pha Ngan after hitting a Thai doctor from behind on May 23, leaving him in a coma with severe brain injuries. The hit-and-run occurred on a poorly lit road near the district office, with CCTV
Lamphun rocked by two major fires in one night
Two major fires erupted within 30 minutes in Lamphun's Muang district on Saturday night, destroying a rice warehouse, vehicles and wooden structures, with no injuries reported.
Shellfish diver finds Buddha head mistaken for durian
A shellfish diver in Buriram's Nong Thalok reservoir discovered a severed Buddha head inside an underwater fertilizer sack on Saturday, initially mistaking it for discarded durian shells. Authorities are investigating whether the 30-kilogra
Yellow Robes Scandal: Prominent Monk Accused of Drug Use and Inappropriate Conduct with Men
A junior monk at a Buriram Province temple faces investigation after complaints of methamphetamine use, hosting male visitors overnight, and distributing explicit videos from dating app encounters. Authorities launched a formal inquiry on M
Tragic: Pickup truck plunges 30 meters into ravine, father killed under vehicle, son critically injured
A pickup truck crashed into a 30-meter ravine in Lampang province on May 24, killing a 56-year-old driver pinned under the vehicle while his son was critically injured in the remote accident.
Two 12-Year-Old Boys Drown in Village Pool After Slipping Into Deep Water
Two 12-year-old boys drowned at a community pool in Nakhon Ratchasima after slipping into deep water they couldn't navigate. Residents retrieved the bodies and attempted CPR, but resuscitation efforts failed.
Narcotics Officer Shootout: Drug Suspect Fires at Police During High-Speed Chase, Dies in Crash
A drug suspect died after firing at narcotics officers during a high-speed chase in Chiang Rai, with police recovering over 1.1 million methamphetamine tablets from his crashed pickup truck.