Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Parent Files Complaint After Son Forced to Use Cannabis at Tuition Centre
A parent has filed a police complaint after a tuition centre owner in Udon Thani allegedly forced their 15-year-old son to smoke cannabis and pose for photos with drug paraphernalia on August 14.
Bangkok Busts Illegal ID Card Scheme at Dindaeng Flats
Police busted a scheme that illegally issued Thai ID cards to over 1,300 foreign nationals crammed into Bangkok apartment buildings, involving corrupt officials and Myanmar-based smuggling networks. The operation at Dindaeng flats revealed
Drug Suspect Dies in Standoff, Injures Officer
A drug suspect died in an explosive standoff with police in Chiang Rai after opening fire on officers executing a search warrant; one officer was injured by shrapnel.
Woman Alone in Hotel Room Attacked by Adjacent Guest
A Hat Yai woman filed a police complaint after an intoxicated man from an adjacent hotel room repeatedly tried to break into her room on August 16-17, forcing his way past the door lock despite her chain lock defense.
Phra Khanong Police Chief Denies Fake Arrest Warrant Claims
Police chief denies allegations of fake arrest warrant in case involving woman prosecuted for 2016 trespassing protests over eroded coastal land in Bangkok.
Man Dies in Shooting at Nonthaburi Gun Range
A 36-year-old man died by gunshot wound at a gun range in Nonthaburi Province on August 18 after taking a rented firearm outside despite staff warnings; family members said he had a history of depression.
Man Released from Prison Desecrates Buddha Image in Temple
A man recently released from prison desecrated multiple Buddha statues at Wat Sarakhet temple in Songkhla on August 17, placing underwear on a statue's head and urinating on sacred objects in an apparent act of revenge over a past convictio
Van Crashes and Burns in Roi Et; Two Killed
A Bangkok-registered van carrying 14 Lao nationals crashed and burned on a Roi Et highway early Tuesday after the driver lost control while speeding and showing signs of exhaustion, killing two passengers.
Death Toll from Ladprao Bar Fire Reaches 41
The death toll from a July 12 fire at a Bangkok beer hall has climbed to 41, with two more victims succumbing to their injuries in hospital on August 18, bringing total hospital deaths to 14.
Car Hits Motorcycle With Mother, 7-Month-Old Baby
A white sedan struck a motorcycle carrying a mother and her 7-month-old baby on Phet Kasem Road in Bangkok; the driver claimed he accidentally hit the accelerator, but the family fears the case may be dismissed without proper investigation.
Two Men Found Dead in Separate Phuket Homes
PHUKET: Two men, including a 90-year-old British national, were found dead in separate homes in Thalang, with the causes of death still under investigation.
Khaoput Updates Nana Case, Seeks Settlement and Justice
Khaoput Smithimanant provided an update on her legal case against Nana Raybeena, revealing witness examination is scheduled for June next year, while emphasizing her focus on finding happiness and moving forward with her life and friends.