Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Shellfish diver finds Buddha head mistaken for durian
A shellfish diver in Buriram's Nong Thalok reservoir discovered a severed Buddha head inside an underwater fertilizer sack on Saturday, initially mistaking it for discarded durian shells. Authorities are investigating whether the 30-kilogra
Yellow Robes Scandal: Prominent Monk Accused of Drug Use and Inappropriate Conduct with Men
A junior monk at a Buriram Province temple faces investigation after complaints of methamphetamine use, hosting male visitors overnight, and distributing explicit videos from dating app encounters. Authorities launched a formal inquiry on M
Tragic: Pickup truck plunges 30 meters into ravine, father killed under vehicle, son critically injured
A pickup truck crashed into a 30-meter ravine in Lampang province on May 24, killing a 56-year-old driver pinned under the vehicle while his son was critically injured in the remote accident.
Two 12-Year-Old Boys Drown in Village Pool After Slipping Into Deep Water
Two 12-year-old boys drowned at a community pool in Nakhon Ratchasima after slipping into deep water they couldn't navigate. Residents retrieved the bodies and attempted CPR, but resuscitation efforts failed.
Narcotics Officer Shootout: Drug Suspect Fires at Police During High-Speed Chase, Dies in Crash
A drug suspect died after firing at narcotics officers during a high-speed chase in Chiang Rai, with police recovering over 1.1 million methamphetamine tablets from his crashed pickup truck.
Restaurant Employee Arrested for Stealing 350,000 Baht, Claims He Was Drunk and Wanted to Spite His Family for Being the Eldest Brother Without Stable Work
A 32-year-old restaurant employee in Bangkok was arrested for stealing 350,000 baht from his workplace locker, confessing he committed the theft while drunk due to resentment over being the eldest brother without stable employment. Police r
Man Acting Suspiciously Arrested at Checkpoint with 238 Methamphetamine Pills; Claims Friend Left Drugs with Him
A 35-year-old man was arrested at a Bang Sao Thong checkpoint in May with 238 methamphetamine pills, claiming a friend left the drugs with him for safekeeping. Police are investigating to trace the drug supply chain in Samut Prakan province
Deputy PM Soodsoong Tackles Shooting Case of Congressman Kamlasak, Vows Clear Evidence Will Lead to Masterminds Before Closing Youth Football Tournament
Deputy PM Soodsoong visited Narathiwat to review the shooting investigation of Congressman Kamlasak, vowing investigators have solid evidence to identify masterminds. He later presided over a youth football tournament closing ceremony, prai
Shocking Case: 33-Year-Old Uncle Confesses to Sexually Assaulting 16-Year-Old Niece, Claims Momentary Impulse; Police File 3 Serious Charges
A 33-year-old man in Kamphaeng Phet confessed to sexually assaulting his 16-year-old niece after luring her to an abandoned house under false pretenses. Police filed three charges including rape with weapons and abduction of a minor.
Family Cries Foul After Government Agencies Seize Land and Demolish Home Despite Lawyer's Warnings
A Sing Buri family lost nearly a third of their inherited land to government encroachment and had their home demolished without compensation, prompting their lawyer to file complaints with the Ministry of Interior.
Thai Army Region 2 Denies Cambodia's Claim of 22 Shots Fired at Chong Jom, Insists It Was Only a Warning Signal After Khmer Troops Advanced Toward Thai-Controlled Area
Thai Army Region 2 denied Cambodia's claim that it fired 22 rounds at the Chong Jom border on May 24, saying Cambodian troops were instead warned away after advancing toward Thai-controlled territory. Both nations are coordinating to preven
60-Year-Old Mother in Tears as Son, 38, Left for Dead by Baseball Bat Attack; Case Stalled and Police Allegedly Threaten to Close Investigation
A 38-year-old man brutally beaten with a baseball bat in Buriram remains without justice 19 months later, as his mother alleges police are stalling the case and threatening her family to drop charges against a suspect claiming law enforceme