Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Woman shares cautionary tale after surviving sudden cardiac arrest—colleague's attentiveness saves her life, doctors warn minutes made the difference
A woman survived sudden cardiac arrest after her alert colleague recognized a distress signal and rushed her to the hospital, where doctors said minutes made the difference between life and death.
Royal Decree Grants Special Police General Ranks to 14 Officers
A royal decree has promoted 14 retiring police officers to general ranks effective April 1, 2025, under Thailand's personnel restructuring program.
Grieving Family Receives Body of 'Rose' After Train-Bus Collision, Brings Her Home to Udon Thani Province
The family of Vipharak 'Rose' Phaephuri collected her body at Police Hospital following a train-bus collision, preparing to return her to Udon Thani Province for funeral rites.
Bangchak Clarifies DSI Case: Merely Form Filing Errors, Not Oil Hoarding
Bangchak's CEO says the DSI case against oil refineries involves only minor form-filing errors, not intentional oil hoarding, and would result in administrative fines rather than criminal charges.
Young Teacher Gets a Shock as Large Python Crashes into Home, Requires Skilled Rescuers—But It's Not as Easy as Expected with Bites, Tail Whips, and Terrifying Hisses
A nearly 2-meter python that crashed into a teacher's home in Lopburi Province on May 19 proved difficult to capture, biting and tail-whipping rescuers during a chaotic 10-minute extraction before being safely released into nature.
Referee Vorinthorn Banned for 6 Weeks Over Sukhouthai-Muang Thong Match Error; VAR Official Also Penalized
Referee Vorinthorn Satsthi has been banned for six weeks after failing to penalize a dangerous high kick in Sukhouthai's 3-0 victory over Muang Thong on May 10, a match that determined both teams' league fates. The VAR official was also sus
Wedding Chaos: Groom Arrested at Reception After Motorcycle Theft Two Days Before Wedding
A 24-year-old groom was arrested at his wedding reception in West Java on suspicion of stealing a motorcycle two days before the ceremony, with police implicating an accomplice still being sought.
Tourist Police Deputy Commander Escalates Safety Measures in Pattaya, Targets Shell Companies, Scam Gangs, and International Crime
Tourist Police in Pattaya launched coordinated safety efforts with foreign embassies and volunteers to combat shell companies, scam gangs, and international crime threatening Thailand's tourism reputation.
Deputy Transport Minister Siripong Reports PM Orders Transport Ministry to Urgently Resolve Train-Bus Collision Questions; Death Compensation Set at 2.39 Million Baht, Injuries at 1 Million Baht
The Thai government has ordered the Transport Ministry to urgently clarify public concerns about a May 16 train-bus collision as compensation is set at 2.39 million baht for deaths and 1 million baht for injuries.
Two Chinese suspects detained in Chon Buri ‘zombie’ drug lab raid
Police raided a luxury villa in Chon Buri and detained two Chinese suspects operating a drug lab producing Etomidate, a "zombie drug" ingredient used to make ketamine-laced e-cigarettes popular among nightlife tourists.
5 police and 1 civilian try to extort Chinese national at 300,000 baht each
Five police officers and a civilian were arrested in Sa Kaeo after allegedly detaining and extorting five Chinese nationals for 300,000 baht each, with two victims transferring money before authorities raided the property.
Families demand answers from transit chiefs after fatal crash
Families of victims killed in a train and bus crash at Bangkok's Makkasan railway crossing are demanding accountability from state transit agencies, rejecting deflection of blame onto individual drivers and calling for systemic answers abou