Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Man Posing as Ride-Hailing Driver Arrested for Knife-Point Assault and Sexual Abuse of 13-Year-Old Girl
A 37-year-old man posing as a ride-hailing driver was arrested in Bangkok for abducting a 13-year-old girl at knifepoint and sexually assaulting her. Police apprehended the suspect on May 22 after the victim reported the attack to her guard
Pattaya Hotel Manager Explains Rooftop Fire, Reports Over 25 Million Baht in Damages
A rooftop fire at A.J. Plus Hotel in Pattaya on May 22 forced 240 guests to evacuate, injuring four people including a staff member with serious burns. Preliminary investigations suggest an electrical short circuit caused the blaze, with da
Demolition Order Issued for Nui Beach Structures in Phuket by June 5 Following Encroachment on Protected Forest
Phuket authorities have ordered the removal of all structures from protected forest land at Nui Beach by June 5, with demolition at the owner's expense if the deadline is missed following discovery of illegal tourism development on approxim
Eight Thais Return Home from Laos Casino Job with 127 Smuggled Mobile Phones
Eight Thai nationals were caught smuggling 127 mobile phones across the Mekong River into Nong Khai after fleeing a Laos online gambling operation that was shut down after just 10 days.
House Fire Claims Life of 62-Year-Old Man; Firefighters Battle Blaze for Over 20 Minutes
A 62-year-old man died in a house fire in Nakhon Si Thammarat province after becoming trapped inside the wooden structure. Firefighters battled the blaze for over 20 minutes before discovering his charred remains inside.
Arrest of Thai Man Forced to Work as Scammer in Cambodia, Assaulted When Refusing, Coerced into Impersonating Police
A 33-year-old Thai man was arrested at the Nong Khai-Laos border after being trafficked to Cambodia where he was tortured and forced to impersonate police in scam operations. He had escaped to Laos seeking legitimate work before being depor
Police Officer Killed in Ambush Attack at New Sai Buri Police Station; Authorities Launch Manhunt
A police officer was killed in a gun ambush at Sai Buri Police Station in Pattani province on May 22. Authorities are hunting unknown gunmen who opened fire before fleeing the scene.
Father Strikes Son with Machete, Breaking It in Two; Son Dies Shortly After Hospital Release During Psychotic Episode
A 59-year-old man in Ubon Ratchathani fatally struck his son with a machete during a psychotic episode, just days after the son's hospital discharge for psychiatric treatment.
Emergency worker killed on duty in ambulance crash
An emergency medical worker died after an ambulance from Nam Pat Hospital in Uttaradit crashed on a rain-slicked road while responding to an emergency call on May 21.
Woman shoots friend dead over jealousy linked to ex-husband; confesses after lengthy police interrogation
A 39-year-old woman shot her friend dead near a fish pond in Lampang after finding her with the suspect's ex-husband, confessing to the killing following police interrogation.
24-Year-Old Man Arrested for Breaking Into Female Dormitory, Shocking Discovery of Hundreds of Voyeuristic Photos
A 24-year-old man was arrested in Chiang Rai for breaking into a female dormitory and attempting sexual assault in July; police discovered hundreds of voyeuristic photos on his phone and suspect additional victims.
Volvo States XC60 Fire Was Not Caused by Battery
Volvo's preliminary investigation suggests a burning XC60 on Highway M81 was not caused by its battery, though the company plans further tests to identify the actual cause.