Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Police Officer Killed in Ambush Attack at New Sai Buri Police Station; Authorities Launch Manhunt
A police officer was killed in a gun ambush at Sai Buri Police Station in Pattani province on May 22. Authorities are hunting unknown gunmen who opened fire before fleeing the scene.
Father Strikes Son with Machete, Breaking It in Two; Son Dies Shortly After Hospital Release During Psychotic Episode
A 59-year-old man in Ubon Ratchathani fatally struck his son with a machete during a psychotic episode, just days after the son's hospital discharge for psychiatric treatment.
Emergency worker killed on duty in ambulance crash
An emergency medical worker died after an ambulance from Nam Pat Hospital in Uttaradit crashed on a rain-slicked road while responding to an emergency call on May 21.
Woman shoots friend dead over jealousy linked to ex-husband; confesses after lengthy police interrogation
A 39-year-old woman shot her friend dead near a fish pond in Lampang after finding her with the suspect's ex-husband, confessing to the killing following police interrogation.
24-Year-Old Man Arrested for Breaking Into Female Dormitory, Shocking Discovery of Hundreds of Voyeuristic Photos
A 24-year-old man was arrested in Chiang Rai for breaking into a female dormitory and attempting sexual assault in July; police discovered hundreds of voyeuristic photos on his phone and suspect additional victims.
Volvo States XC60 Fire Was Not Caused by Battery
Volvo's preliminary investigation suggests a burning XC60 on Highway M81 was not caused by its battery, though the company plans further tests to identify the actual cause.
Armed Militants Attack Sai Buri Police Station in Pattani; Multiple Gunshots Fired, Police Officer Seriously Wounded
Militants attacked Sai Buri police station in Pattani on May 22, leaving one officer seriously wounded. Special forces deployed drones and roadblocks to pursue the attackers.
Phra Samut Chedi Police Clarify After Officials Raid Major Gambling Den at Hotel, Operating Only 3 Days, Hotel Unaware
Police raided an illegal gambling den at a closed hotel in Samut Prakan that was operating for just three days, seizing 8 million baht in chips and detaining 70 suspects involved in dice games.
Police Arrest Drug-Addicted Man for Serial Convenience Store Robberies Day and Night
Police in Prachuap Khiri Khan arrested a 34-year-old man accused of robbing convenience stores around the clock while under the influence of drugs. The suspect, arrested on May 22, was linked to multiple thefts at local shops between April
Police arrest major pork vendor for illegal lending at excessive interest rates, claims she's helping struggling people, denies charging exorbitant rates
A pork vendor in Sukhothai province was arrested for illegally lending money at 47 percent annual interest rates; she claims she was helping struggling vendors and denies the rates were excessive.
Ride-hailing Driver Warns of Scammers Posing as Customers, Suspicious of QR Code Request, Hangs Up Twice
A Bangkok ride-hailing driver narrowly avoided a scam after a fake customer requested he scan a QR code, which would have transferred his bank funds; he hung up twice when asked for banking details.
Can Thailand Finally Wake Up to Its Dismal Safety Standards?
A freight train crashed into a bus at a Bangkok crossing Saturday, killing eight people and injuring over 30, prompting calls for Thailand to establish an independent public safety department rather than rely on reactive measures after trag