Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Drunk Man Rescued From Water Tank After Climbing Inside
A drunk motorcyclist was rescued from a 500-liter water tank in Khon Kaen after climbing inside while intoxicated; he walked away unharmed after being extracted by emergency responders.
Electrical Shock From Coconut Machine Leaves Vendor Unconscious
A 36-year-old coconut vendor was shocked unconscious by a faulty processing machine at a Bangkok police dormitory but survived after CPR from officers and paramedics. Police are investigating the equipment malfunction to prevent future inci
Pickup Truck Hits Monks on Pilgrimage, 8 Killed
A pickup truck driven by a juvenile struck a group of Buddhist monks on a walking pilgrimage in Mukdahan province Thursday, killing eight and injuring 13 others.
Ex-Son-in-Law Arrested After Killing Three Family Members
A 42-year-old man arrested in Pattaya confessed to killing three family members—his ex-girlfriend's parents and sister—in Nakhon Sawan Province on June 30, claiming self-defense when they confronted him during a burglary attempt.
Fire Kills Five In Antwerp Apartment Building
A fire in an Antwerp apartment building killed at least five people and injured several others Wednesday morning, with authorities attributing the blaze to a technical problem on the ground floor.
Official Accused Of Embezzling 30 Million From Village Fund
A village fund official in Chiang Mai's Doi Luang District is accused of embezzling approximately 30 million baht in loan repayments from over 15 villagers across four subdistricts, with police now investigating and requesting documentation
Phuket Orders Demolition Of Illegal Structures On Public Land
PHUKET: Phuket authorities have ordered the demolition of buildings and illegal structures from some seven rai of public land in Rawai and have filed criminal complaints against two suspects.
Eleven-Year-Old Crashes Truck Into Monks, Five Dead
An 11-year-old boy drove a pickup truck into a group of monks on a Buddhist Lent pilgrimage in northeastern Thailand, killing five monks on the Mukdahan-Don Talan road.
Stepson Shoots Stepfather Dead in Family Dispute
A 27-year-old man shot his 60-year-old stepfather dead during a family dispute over home repairs in Nakhon Ratchasima Province on July 2, then fled into a forest; police launched a manhunt with checkpoints across the region.
Stolen Truck Driven By 11-Year-Old Hits Monks Procession, 8 Dead
An 11-year-old boy stole his parents' truck and struck a Buddhist monks' alms procession in Mukdahan Province on July 2, killing eight monks and injuring 13 others.
Former Son-in-Law Arrested in Triple Murder Burial Case
Police arrested a former son-in-law in Nakhon Sawan after three family members were found buried in a cassava field following their disappearance in late June. He confessed to killing his ex-girlfriend and her parents over relationship and
Shop Owner Arrested For Abusing 7-Year-Old Girl
A 69-year-old shop owner in Nong Bua Lamphu province was arrested for sexually abusing a 7-year-old girl multiple times, after her grandmother grew suspicious when the child received unusual cash gifts.