Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Mechanic Riding with Train Driver Reveals Critical Moments Before Collision, Mistook Bus for Advertisement Banner
A mechanic riding in a freight train cab initially mistook a bus blocking Bangkok tracks for an advertisement sign, alerting the driver only 300 meters away; both pulled the emergency brake but the collision killed 8 people on May 16.
Volvo Issues Statement on Two Burning EX30 EVs: Batteries Charged Beyond 70% Company Recommendation
Volvo investigated two EX30 fires in Thailand and found both vehicles had batteries charged above the company's recommended 70% limit, urging owners to follow charging guidelines until replacement modules are installed beginning May 22.
Krabi Governor Orders Search Operation for Missing Dutch Tourist After Kayak Capsizes at Poda Island
A 61-year-old Dutch tourist remains missing after his kayak capsized near Poda Island in Krabi on May 16; his daughter survived but reported they were not wearing life jackets. Authorities are investigating whether the kayak operator failed
Unlucky Gas Station Worker! Man Fills Up Car Then Speeds Off Without Paying, Begging Him to Come Back and Settle the Bill
A man driving a black Honda sedan fled an Udon Thani gas station without paying 1,040 baht for a full tank of 95 octane fuel on May 18, leaving the attendant facing potential salary deduction.
Police Conduct Marathon Interrogation of Train Assistant Before Drug Testing
Police interrogated a train assistant for six hours before drug testing following a train-bus collision, with investigators still determining his exact role and responsibilities during the incident.
Arrested: Amnuay Ruenrueng After Family Posts Video Exposing Drug Use at Home; Drug Test Positive, Police Prepare to Revoke Suspended Sentence
Former world champion boxer Amnuay Ruenrueng was arrested in Si Racha after his family posted a video of his drug use; a methamphetamine test came back positive and police are seeking to revoke his suspended sentence.
Suphamas Orders Consumer Protection Committee to Expand Bus Recklessness Investigation, Demands Window Damage Reimbursement from Passengers
An elderly bus passenger injured in a high-speed turn was wrongly charged 4,300 baht for window damage; Thailand's consumer protection minister has ordered an investigation and demanded reimbursement, calling it a violation of passenger rig
Injured Woman in Train-Bus Collision Denied Compensation and Lost 27,000 Baht on Day of Accident
A woman injured in a May 16 train-bus collision near Makkasan Airport Rail Link Station lost 27,000 baht in cash and was denied government compensation, despite hospitalization and subsequent medical costs. She was hit when the freight trai
Residents Alarmed After Man in Joker Mask with Machine Gun Ammunition Belts Spotted at Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market
A man wearing a Joker mask and toy ammunition belt accessories at a Bangkok floating market sparked safety concerns after a tourist called police, but officers confirmed the items were costume novelties and the resident had no criminal inte
Wife Devastated as Lightning Kills Husband, Two Friends Injured—She Recounts Ominous Premonition
A 69-year-old man died after being struck by lightning while sheltering under a tree during heavy rain in Udon Thani's Non Saad District on May 18; two neighbors were injured in the same incident.
Military Region 1 Clarifies Ranger Clash with Sarakaew Villager Over Drug Suspect's Escape with Weapon
A 37-year-old man was injured during a ranger operation in Sa Kaeo province on May 11 when he resisted arrest while carrying methamphetamine; the military has launched an investigation after his family alleged abuse.
Supamas Orders Probe Into EV Fire Incident, Demands Company Explanation on May 21; Pushes Recall of 1,668 Vehicles in Thailand
A vehicle fire at a consumer's home on May 15 prompted Thailand's Consumer Protection Board to demand explanations from an EV manufacturer on May 21 regarding a battery defect affecting 1,668 recalled vehicles nationwide.