Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Tourist Recounts Harrowing Moments as Diving Trip to Koh Laan Turns Deadly Amid Storm, Left Adrift Without Help
A diving tour near Koh Laan in Pattaya turned dangerous in May when tourists were left struggling in the sea during a sudden storm, with inadequate staff assistance and children unaware of the emergency situation.
Car Bursts into Flames After Striking Wild Elephant; 1 Dead
A Toyota Corolla collided with a wild elephant on a Kanchanaburi highway and erupted in flames, killing a 70-year-old passenger and injuring two others on Highway 323 near Wang Dong.
Officials Raid Protected Forest to Destroy Animal Traps Before Endangered Porcupines Face Extinction
Authorities in Nakhon Ratchasima destroyed illegal animal traps across protected forests to prevent endangered porcupines from extinction as heavy rains drive the animals to lower elevations where villagers hunt them.
Transport Committee Launches Intensive Investigation into Train-Bus Collision, Demands Complete Facts
Thailand's parliament transport committee launched an investigation into a train-bus collision at Bangkok's Asoke-Din Daeng intersection, demanding clarification on train operator positioning, railway safety systems, and conflicting braking
Update: Six Victims Identified in Train-Bus Collision
Six victims have been identified from the train-bus collision at Bangkok's Makkasan railway crossing, with families claiming most bodies as of May 20, while two additional bodies await identification.
Tragic: Sedan Collides with Wild Elephant, Bursts into Flames, Destroying Vehicle—One Dead, Two Injured
A sedan collided with a wild elephant crossing Highway 323 near Kanchanaburi on May 19, causing the vehicle to catch fire and kill one passenger, with two others injured.
Officials Reveal Train Driver Passed Through Accident Site 58 Times Over 3 Years; Mechanic Only Had 14 Days Experience
A freight train collided with a bus at an Bangkok intersection on May 16, killing 8 and injuring over 30; investigators found the experienced driver had traversed the route 58 times, but the mechanic had only 14 days of employment experienc
Two Young Soldiers Homesick After 18 Days, Desert Camp and Steal Motorbike to Go Home
Two soldiers deserted their military camp after just 18 days, stealing a Vespa scooter to ride home to Nong Khai when they grew homesick and tired of waiting for a bus. Both tested positive for methamphetamine and were arrested in Udon Than
Pickup truck rear-ended at intersection before veering off road and flipping; one dead, one injured
A 74-year-old man died after his pickup truck was rear-ended at an intersection in Nakhon Nayok province, causing it to veer off the road and flip; his wife, a passenger, was injured.
Man Dies After Motorcycle Crashes Into Power Pole on Way to Work
A 46-year-old motorcyclist died after crashing into a power pole near Rajabhat Lampang University in Lampang Province on his way to work; rescue workers performed CPR but were unable to revive him.
Thai Boxing Referee Confirms Bunyamee's Knockout of Snail Was a Foul
The head of Thai boxing referees confirmed that Bunyamee's leg sweep that knocked out Snail at Rangsit stadium on May 19 violated rules, contradicting Bunyamee's claim he kicked rather than swept.
Grieving Family Receives Body of 'Aunt Uang,' Victim of Train-Bus Collision; Son Shares Final Thoughts
The body of 66-year-old Nang Uang Manoprajaem, killed in a train-bus collision, was received by her grieving family at a temple in Samut Prakan on May 19. Her son appealed for stricter safety measures at railroad crossings, saying his mothe