Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Dead Officer's Friend Reveals 11 Million Baht Debt Sparked Fatal Shooting
A close friend revealed that an 11 million baht debt dispute over past campaign expenses sparked the fatal shooting of Nonthaburi's PAO chairman by former MP Chalerm Rewyrang at the organization's office.
Police Panel Rules Shooting Not Political, Premier Rebukes Police Chief
A police panel ruled that a shooting involving a former MP was a personal dispute, not politically motivated, as the Prime Minister reprimanded the police chief for mishandling the suspect's arrest.
Former Staff File Assault Complaints Against Influencer Wu Jun
Former team members of popular 10-million-subscriber influencer Wu Zhun filed complaints with Thai police alleging assault, indecent acts, and workplace intimidation, hoping the case serves as a cautionary lesson for public figures with lar
Israeli Tourist Accused of Threatening Patong Tuk-Tuk Driver
An Israeli tourist was accused of threatening a Phuket tuk-tuk driver on Thawiwong Road in Patong after a dispute over fares and passenger disputes escalated into verbal abuse and an alleged attempt to lift a concrete barrier.
Nonthaburi Health Officials Fine Ex-Official for Smoking in Government Office
Nonthaburi health officials fined a former provincial official 5,000 baht and Rattanathepisek Police Station 3,000 baht after photos showed smoking in the government office during an interrogation on August 11, violating Thailand's smoke-fr
Police Refer Local Exam Fraud Case to National Graft Watchdog
Police have forwarded a high-profile exam fraud case involving 13 suspects—including two senior officials from the Department of Local Administration and a university testing center—to the National Anti-Corruption Commission for further inv
Autopsy Shows Nonthaburi Administrator Shot in Neck
Autopsy results confirm that Nonthaburi PAO chairman Thongchai Yen Prasert died from a gunshot wound that severed his carotid artery, causing massive blood loss. Forensic pathologists have completed the examination and released the body to
Shooting Suspect Faces Court, Fined for Smoking in Police Station
Shooting suspect Chaloem Riowraeng was escorted to court by armed S.W.A.T. officers in Nonthaburi on August 11, facing charges in the fatal shooting of a provincial administrator while also being fined 5,000 baht for smoking inside the poli
Police Chief Acknowledges PM's Complaint Over Suspect Smoking
Police acknowledge PM's criticism over a murder suspect smoking without restraints during interrogation at a Bangkok police station, with a fact-finding committee now investigating the conduct violation.
Environment Ministry Orders Urgent Investigation Into Ban Po Factory Fire
A motorcycle parts factory fire in Ratchaburi's Ban Po district on August 10 triggered an urgent environmental investigation after contaminated water flowed into a public canal. The Environment Ministry is monitoring air quality and water c
Ex-Politician Denied Bail in Fatal Shooting of Nonthaburi Governor
Former legislator Chaloeng Riao-raeng was denied bail after being charged with fatally shooting Nonthaburi Governor Thongchai Yenpraserit on August 11. The court cited the severity of charges including premeditated murder and concerns the s
Police Issue Second Summons for YouTuber U-Zhuon in Assault Case
Police issued a second summons for YouTuber U-Zhuon in an assault case, requiring appearance on August 15 after the suspect allegedly struck and choked a victim at a Khon Kaen studio in June. Investigators are reviewing CCTV footage and wit