Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Court Reduces Bomb Sentence to 50 Years After Confession
A man convicted of a 2016 motorcycle bombing in Narathiwat that killed and injured multiple people received a death sentence reduced to 50 years after confessing to the charges.
One More Fisherman Found; Five Still Missing After Boat Sinks
One more crew member was found alive after the fishing vessel S. Kanchanawari 888 capsized off Chon Buri, bringing rescues to 16, but five Myanmar workers remain missing and two are believed trapped inside the wreck.
Former Teacher Found Dead in Abandoned House After 10 Years
Skeletal remains of a retired teacher were discovered in an abandoned house near Chachoengsao after a decade, found during a police investigation following a reported burglary attempt.
Serial Poisoner Am Cyanide Sentenced to Death in Eighth Case
Am Cyanide, 39, was sentenced to death for poisoning Jantharat, a woman who died after meeting her in Phetchaburi province in August 2022, bringing her total to three death sentences across eight cases.
Man Found Dead Under House; Villagers Suspect Foul Play
A 46-year-old man was found dead beneath a house in Amnat Charoen province with apparent head injuries, prompting police to investigate whether foul play was involved. An autopsy is pending to determine the exact cause of death.
Explosive Ordnance Found in Mae Hong Son Waterway
A deteriorated 60mm explosive round was discovered in a Mae Hong Son waterway by a fisherman, prompting authorities to cordon off the area while an ordnance disposal team was dispatched to safely remove it.
Girl Jumps From Second Floor Fleeing Sexual Assault
A 13-year-old girl in Sakon Nakhon suffered serious injuries after jumping from a second-story window to escape her uncle's attempted sexual assault; the suspect remained at large as police sought an arrest warrant.
Large Rice Mill Warehouse Fire Spreads Despite 15 Trucks
A rice mill warehouse in Phetchaburi Province erupted in flames on September 22, with over 15 fire trucks battling the blaze amid explosions fueled by stored coconut fiber and flammable palm oil tanks.
Man Arrested for Sexually Abusing 10-Year-Old Foster Child Over Two Years
A 61-year-old Bangkok man was arrested for sexually abusing his 10-year-old foster daughter over two years, after the child disclosed the abuse to her school teacher.
Abbot Flees Temple During Drug Test
The abbot of a Prachuap Khiri Khan temple fled through a window during a drug test on September 21, hours after authorities arrived to test residents following villagers' reports of suspected drug activity. Officers found drug paraphernalia
Homeowner Targeted Twice: Thief Cuts Power Lines, Damages Worth 40,000 Baht
A homeowner in Pathum Thani filed a burglary report after an intruder cut and stole electrical wiring worth 40,000 baht, marking the second such incident that has left residents fearful.
Death Sentence For Cyanide Poisoner In Loan Dispute Murder
A 39-year-old woman was sentenced to death for poisoning a loan investor with cyanide in Phetchaburi in August 2022 over a dispute involving borrowed funds for a loan scheme.