Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Amulet Dealers Seek Police Action on 300 Million Baht Fraud
Two amulet dealers filed a request with the Central Investigation Bureau seeking updates on their 300 million baht fraud case against fellow dealer Tone Bangkaew, with one investor revealing she lost 100 million baht on optical equipment sh
Phuket Court Remands Myanmar Girl, 12, for 30 Days Over School Assault
A 12-year-old Myanmar girl has been remanded for 30 days after allegedly leading a group that attacked a Thai schoolmate in a Phuket bathroom, striking and kicking her. The Phuket juvenile court ordered her detention pending investigation w
Tank Ammunition Found Wedged in Tree in Buriram Forest
A 105-millimeter anti-tank round was safely removed from a tree in Buriram's Dong Yai Wildlife Sanctuary after residents discovered it wedged among the branches. Thai military EOD teams completed the operation on August 11 without incident.
Woman Crashes Mercedes Into Garbage Truck in Bangkok
A 38-year-old woman driving a Mercedes crashed into a garbage truck in Bangkok's Talad Luang District after hitting a motorcycle, injuring the car's driver and causing significant damage to three vehicles.
Three Nakhon Phanom Police Save Woman From Bridge Suicide Attempt
Three Nakhon Phanom police officers pulled a 25-year-old woman from a bridge over the Nakhon Phanom River after she climbed onto the railing, preventing a suicide attempt on August 11.
Russian Man Hospitalized After Self-Harm Crisis in Phuket
A 19-year-old Russian man was hospitalized in Phuket after attempting self-harm following an argument with his wife; rescuers performed CPR before transport to Vachira Hospital.
Durian Orchard Fire Destroys Crops Worth 300,000 Baht
A fire destroyed over 70 durian trees worth 300,000 baht at a Phatthalung orchard on August 10, with the owner suspecting arson due to an ongoing land dispute with a neighbor.
Phuket Police Arrest 19 in Drug and Gun Sweep
PHUKET: Local authorities have arrested or identified 19 people in a series of security operations targeting drugs, firearms and other offences across the province over the past several days.
Drug-Addled Man Climbs 200-Foot Radio Tower, Rescued After 2 Hours
A drug-addled 48-year-old man climbed a 60-meter radio tower in Buriram while under the influence, scattering complaint papers below before rescue officials persuaded him down after two hours.
Shooting Threat on Social Media Prompts Security Lockdown at Chiang Mai School
Montfort College in Chiang Mai locked down security after a student posted shooting threats in a Line chat group on August 11, with police determining the messages were sent as a prank mimicking an online trend.
Armed Group Blocks Temple Entrance in Khon Kaen
An armed group of about 40 men blocked all entrances to Wat Pa Adulyaram in Khon Kaen with concrete pipes and eviction notices on August 11, claiming ownership of disputed temple land currently under Supreme Court review.
Real Motive in Nonthaburi Governor's Death Wasn't Debt Dispute
Former Nonthaburi assemblyman Chalod Riangrang fatally shot provincial governor Pol. Maj. Thongchai Yenpraserit in August; investigators determined the motive was rejected financial support, not a claimed debt dispute.