Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
9-Year-Old Third Grader Dies After Being Struck by Playground Train Ride; Case Stalled After 10 Months, Family Receives No Compensation
A nine-year-old student died after being struck by a playground train ride in Udon Thani in July 2023, but the case remains stalled after ten months with the family receiving no compensation or support from the school.
Immigration Police Raid Chinese Spa in Rayong Over Prostitution Services
Immigration police raided a Chinese spa in Rayong after undercover officers discovered it was operating illegal prostitution services, arresting eight foreign nationals and identifying two Vietnamese women at the scene.
Six-Wheel Truck Crashes Into Vehicles at Checkpoint, Killing One and Injuring Multiple
A six-wheel truck crashed into stationary vehicles at a Highway 41 checkpoint in Chumphon Province on May 21, killing the driver and injuring four others; officials suspect a burst tire and brake failure caused the collision.
Additional charges filed against police officers implicated in detention of five Chinese nationals; extortion ring investigation underway
A fifth police officer has been charged in connection with the detention of five Chinese nationals in Sarabury province, with authorities investigating whether the case involves an organized extortion ring spanning multiple police units and
Mysterious Death: Secondhand Goods Dealer Found Dead After At Least 3 Days
A 54-year-old secondhand goods dealer in Chaiyaphum Province was found dead in his home after at least three days, with authorities dispatching his body for autopsy to determine the cause.
Shocking Live Broadcast: Mexican Sports Reporter Held at Gunpoint During Carjacking at Gas Station
Mexican sports broadcaster Fernando Vargas was robbed at gunpoint during a live TV broadcast from a gas station in Mexico on Tuesday, with the armed carjacker fleeing in his vehicle after seizing his belongings.
European-Model Car Engulfed in Flames on M81 Motorway
A European sedan caught fire on the M81 motorway near Bangkok on May 21, leaving two occupants with burn injuries. Firefighters extinguished the blaze, which originated in the wheel area, though the cause remains under investigation.
Deputy Agriculture Minister Shuts Down Chanthaburi Durian Farm Over License Suspension Violation, Seizes 3 Containers Worth 10 Million Baht
A Chanthaburi durian farm operating under a suspended license was shut down and three containers of fresh durian worth 10 million baht were seized by Thai agriculture officials on May 21. The facility had continued production and export ill
Man Searching for Mushrooms in Nam Nao Forest Attacked by Wild Elephant, Body Severely Mutilated
A 37-year-old mushroom forager from Maha Sarakham was killed and severely mutilated by a wild elephant in Nam Nao Forest, Phetchabun Province on May 21, after the startled animal charged at him while he was collecting mushrooms with friends
Thai rescuer allegedly threatens to kill wife and steals her valuables
A 45-year-old volunteer rescuer in Nonthaburi allegedly assaulted his wife with a pruning saw and gun, threatened to kill her, and stole valuables worth over 600,000 baht after finding her chatting with an ex-boyfriend online.
Family of Pa Thiem Receives 1.6 Million Baht Compensation; Relatives Unanimously Decide to Give Entire Amount to Youngest Brother
The family of Pa Thiem, killed in a May 16 train-bus collision in Bangkok, received 1.6 million baht in insurance compensation and unanimously decided to give the entire amount to her youngest brother.
CIB Launches Major Operation: Raids 23 Locations Across 16 Provinces, Arrests 22 Suspects Linked to Call Center Gang and Mule Accounts
Police arrested 22 suspects across 16 provinces in a major CIB operation targeting an illegal alien smuggling ring and call center fraud network that laundered over 185 million baht through mule accounts.