Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Buddhist Monk Attacks Acting Abbot Over Ceremony Exclusion
A junior monk attacked the acting abbot of a Rachaburi temple on September 20 after being excluded from a merit ceremony, causing ear injuries and hearing loss. The abbot suspects drug use and has requested authorities conduct testing of al
Ex-Partner Files Intimidation Case Against Social Media Star
A woman filed intimidation charges against social media personality Krissakorn at Ratchadamnoen Police Station, alleging threatening calls and demands for money following their breakup, with the complainant refusing any settlement.
Chicken Vendor Discovers Dead Body in Remote Roadside Area
A chicken vendor discovered a man's body in a wooded area near Highway 345 in Nonthaburi Province on September 21; authorities believe he was an illegal cable thief killed when a streetlight fixture collapsed on him.
House Fire Kills Five Dogs, Destroys Cash and Belongings
A house fire in Samut Prakan destroyed a corrugated metal structure and killed five Chihuahua puppies on September 21, leaving the owner with about 10,000 baht in losses after an suspected electrical short circuit.
Third-Year Student Found Dead in Dormitory
A 22-year-old third-year college student was found dead in his dormitory room in Udon Thani on September 21, with preliminary findings suggesting sudden cardiac failure possibly triggered by exam stress and lack of sleep.
Thai Badminton Star Suspended for Banned Substance
Thai badminton player Pichayamol Opasinipat has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for the banned diuretic furosemide, making her ineligible for the 2026 Asian Games. She can challenge the suspension at the Court of Arbitra
Guard Falls Ill After Buying Shellfish Curry With Dirt Inside
A security guard fell ill after eating shellfish curry contaminated with dirt and mud from a vendor near Maejo University in Chiang Mai, sparking warnings about food hygiene standards at market stalls.
Motorcycle Owner Fears Misunderstanding After Police Use Her Bike in Crime Reenactment
Two 18-year-old suspects arrested for a fatal shooting at a Rayong beach festival on September 18 feared their borrowed motorcycle used in a police crime reenactment would be mistaken as the getaway vehicle.
Tour Company Fraud Case Stalls After One Year
Tour fraud victims report minimal progress after one year, with combined losses reaching 10 million baht from a deceptive Mongolia trip booking scheme.
Ex-Partner Accuses Woman of Using Celebrity Photos to Intimidate
A woman named Nuch is accused by multiple former partners and colleagues of using celebrity photos to intimidate and control them, with one alleged victim pursuing a 5 million baht debt claim and rejecting her public apology as insincere.
Lopburi Police Chief Orders Review of Traffic Fine Practices
Lopburi's police chief ordered officers to review harsh traffic fine practices after public complaints branded the province "the two-thousand baht city" for excessive penalties without warnings.
Police Recover 1.3 Million Baht From Online Scam Victims
Cyber police recovered 1.3 million baht from online scam victims in northeastern Thailand after tracing fraudulent transfers, with two suspects arrested for impersonating officials and demanding money under false pretenses.