Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Drug suspect escapes custody while shackled, flees into brush behind police station, but is recaptured and faces additional charges
A 30-year-old drug suspect shackled and being transferred to court escaped from Mae Ping Police Station in Chiang Mai but was recaptured minutes later in nearby brush and now faces additional escape charges.
Austria Arrests Suspect for Putting Rat Poison in Baby Food, Seeking €76 Million Ransom
Austrian police arrested a 39-year-old man after rat poison was found in HiPP baby food jars across Central Europe, linked to a €2 million extortion demand. Authorities warn at least one contaminated jar may still be in circulation.
Psychiatric Patient Boyfriend Arrested for Killing Online Vendor Found Dead in Nonthaburi Condo, Tracked Down in Chiang Mai
A 32-year-old psychiatric patient was arrested in Chiang Mai after fleeing Nonthaburi, where his online vendor girlfriend was found dead in a condo room with pillows covering her head.
Retired Police Officer Shoots Dead Son, Drug Addict, After Rampage Over Money and Knife Attack
A retired police officer fatally shot his 38-year-old son at their home in Nakhon Sawan after the drug-addicted man attacked his mother with a knife and attempted to access his father's gun.
Young Man Stabbed and Left Unconscious Dies; Police Launch Manhunt Following Drunk Rampage and Vehicle Attacks
A 28-year-old man died after being stabbed twice near a Bangkok market early May 3rd, following a drunken rampage where he harassed motorists and damaged vehicles; police are reviewing CCTV footage to find the attacker.
Yellow Helicopter Crashes and Catches Fire Near BTS Maintenance Center in Samut Prakan
A yellow helicopter crashed and caught fire near a BTS maintenance center in Samut Prakan on May 3, injuring at least two people who were transported to hospitals. Rescue teams cordoned off the area as investigators examine the wreckage to
Urgent: Helicopter Crashes Behind PTT Gas Station in Samut Prakan, Multiple Injuries Reported
A helicopter crashed behind a PTT gas station on Sukhumvit Road in Samut Prakan on May 3, leaving multiple people injured as rescue teams rushed to the scene.
Motorcycle Loses Control on Curve, Collides with Sedan in Serious Crash; Intoxicated Friend Berates Rescue Workers Over Slow Response
A motorcycle traveling at high speed lost control on a curve and collided with a sedan near Dondam Rung Temple in Chachoengsao province early May 3, leaving the rider in critical condition. The victim's intoxicated companion verbally abused
Two Yakuza Members Arrested in Sukhumvit Soi 33 for Drug Dealing
Two Japanese men suspected of yakuza gang affiliation were arrested in Bangkok's Sukhumvit Soi 33 with 16 grams of crystal methamphetamine, prompting immigration officials to tighten visa controls and accelerate deportation procedures for f
Former Female Police Officer Arrested for Operating Cat Spa Front for Child Sexual Exploitation
A former female police officer and two accomplices were arrested for operating a cat spa that trafficked at least seven minors for sexual exploitation in Bangkok, generating over 20 million baht across seven years of operation.
MP Kamlasak Fears Shooting Case Will Be Cut Short, Woman Won't Reach Mastermind as Investigation Stalls
An MP from Narathiwat is warning that delays in investigating an attempted murder case could allow key suspects to escape justice, as investigators struggle to gather evidence and issue arrest warrants despite formal complaints and witness
Man's Plan Backfires as Thieves Steal 10kg of Freshwater Crabs at Old Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Station
A man's plan to enjoy freshwater crabs sent via intercity bus from his mother backfired when thieves stole the 10kg pot from Nakhon Ratchasima's old bus station, with CCTV footage capturing a suspect on a motorcycle fleeing the scene.