Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Hua Hin Police Enhance Basic Life-Saving Skills for Emergency Response Before Transferring to Medical Professionals
Hua Hin police completed a second CPR and basic life-support training program on May 22 to better assist emergency victims before medical teams arrive. Fifty officers learned CPR techniques, AED use, and choking assistance in collaboration
Gunshots Ring Out in Raman as Gunman on Motorcycle Shoots Former Ranger Dead While Heading to See His Wife
A 55-year-old former ranger was shot dead by a gunman on a motorcycle in Raman, Yala, while traveling to visit his wife; police are investigating whether personal disputes or border unrest connections motivated the attack.
Brave Police Officer Honored: Southern Border Security Command Pays Tribute to Sgt. Nattawut Surathat
Sgt. Nattawut Surathat, 29, was killed during an armed attack on Sai Buri Police Station in Pattani Province on May 22, with the Southern Border Security Command honoring his sacrifice for regional peace.
House Fire Blamed on Electric Kettle; Teacher Left Appliance Plugged In Before Visiting Mother's Home
A teacher's house in Nakhon Si Thammarat was destroyed by fire on May 22 after she left an electric kettle plugged in while visiting her mother's nearby home, leaving her sleeping child inside. The child escaped safely when electrical sound
Angry 18-wheeler Driver Hangs Vinyl Banner Insulting Traffic Police After Wheel Lock Frustration
A frustrated truck driver in Haad Yai hung a vulgar banner on his trailer after police wheel-locked it while he waited for tire repairs, claiming the roadside parking spot was a normal stopping point.
Russian Driver's Car Erupts in Flames Just 100 Meters From the Garage
A Russian driver's 2025 sedan burst into flames just 100 meters from a repair garage in Chon Buri province on May 22, after he heard an explosion beneath the vehicle while driving. The car was completely destroyed before firefighters exting
Man Posing as Ride-Hailing Driver Arrested for Knife-Point Assault and Sexual Abuse of 13-Year-Old Girl
A 37-year-old man posing as a ride-hailing driver was arrested in Bangkok for abducting a 13-year-old girl at knifepoint and sexually assaulting her. Police apprehended the suspect on May 22 after the victim reported the attack to her guard
Pattaya Hotel Manager Explains Rooftop Fire, Reports Over 25 Million Baht in Damages
A rooftop fire at A.J. Plus Hotel in Pattaya on May 22 forced 240 guests to evacuate, injuring four people including a staff member with serious burns. Preliminary investigations suggest an electrical short circuit caused the blaze, with da
Demolition Order Issued for Nui Beach Structures in Phuket by June 5 Following Encroachment on Protected Forest
Phuket authorities have ordered the removal of all structures from protected forest land at Nui Beach by June 5, with demolition at the owner's expense if the deadline is missed following discovery of illegal tourism development on approxim
Eight Thais Return Home from Laos Casino Job with 127 Smuggled Mobile Phones
Eight Thai nationals were caught smuggling 127 mobile phones across the Mekong River into Nong Khai after fleeing a Laos online gambling operation that was shut down after just 10 days.
House Fire Claims Life of 62-Year-Old Man; Firefighters Battle Blaze for Over 20 Minutes
A 62-year-old man died in a house fire in Nakhon Si Thammarat province after becoming trapped inside the wooden structure. Firefighters battled the blaze for over 20 minutes before discovering his charred remains inside.
Arrest of Thai Man Forced to Work as Scammer in Cambodia, Assaulted When Refusing, Coerced into Impersonating Police
A 33-year-old Thai man was arrested at the Nong Khai-Laos border after being trafficked to Cambodia where he was tortured and forced to impersonate police in scam operations. He had escaped to Laos seeking legitimate work before being depor