Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Body Found in Mun River With Weighted Fertilizer Sack
An unidentified male body was found in the Mun River near Ban Na Kham village in Ubon Ratchathani on September 22, weighted down by a fertilizer sack containing stones. Police have not determined if the death was murder or suicide, as the d
Police Boost Patrols at Bang Wad Dam After Jogging Assault
PHUKET: Kathu Police are stepping up patrols at Bang Wad Dam after a woman was attacked while jogging there last week, with police also pushing for better lighting and more CCTV cameras around the popular exercise route.
Employee Bus Crashes Into Another Bus, 25 Injured
A shuttle bus with brake failure struck another employee bus from behind at a traffic light in Ang Thong province on July 23, injuring 25 factory workers.
Driver Fined for Blocking Emergency Ambulance on Bangkok Expressway
A Bangkok driver has been fined for blocking an ambulance transporting a critically ill monk on an expressway in September, prompting police to remind drivers that delaying emergency vehicles can cost lives.
Police Raid Villa, Rescue Three Women Held by Chinese Gang
Police in Chachoengsao Province rescued three Chinese women held captive by a Chinese gang at a villa in Bang Lamung District after one victim sent a distress message via WeChat. Four Chinese men were detained at the scene, where officers a
Snooker Player Beats Man With Cue Over Unfinished Game
A Rayong snooker hall erupted in violence when a man struck another player on the head with a cue stick over a disputed game on September 22, with security footage capturing the unprovoked attack.
18-Wheel Truck Overturns on Curve, Kills One
A woman died and another person was trapped when an 18-wheel truck overturned on a curve near Chiang Muang in Phayao province on September 22, also knocking out power to nearby communities.
Enduro Rider Nearly Swept Away in Sudden Flood
An enduro rider nearly lost his motorcycle to a flash flood in Rayong's Khao Yai area when heavy rain triggered a dangerous surge of murky water across a trail, but quick action from friends and a nearby tree prevented disaster.
Police Clarify Theft Law in Phone Dumpster Case
Police clarified that finding discarded items can constitute theft if the owner actively searches for recovery within a short timeframe, citing the case of a homeless woman who found an iPhone in a university dormitory dumpster in Udon Than
Police Bust Massive Counterfeit Cough Syrup Factory Across Thailand
Police raided two illegal cough syrup factories in Samut Sakhon Province, seizing over 100,000 bottles of counterfeit medicine and arresting two Myanmar nationals involved in a nationwide distribution operation that had run for up to two ye
Man Arrested for Posing as Police Advisor, Defrauding Applicants
A 66-year-old man was arrested in Ratchaburi for impersonating a police advisor and defrauding applicants of hundreds of thousands of baht by promising to secure police jobs through fake connections to senior officials.
Police Education Command Marks 66th Anniversary
Thailand's Police Education Command celebrated its 66th anniversary with a ceremony honoring deceased personnel and awarding 171 education scholarships worth 227,000 baht to children of officers.