Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Mysterious Death: Secondhand Goods Dealer Found Dead After At Least 3 Days
A 54-year-old secondhand goods dealer in Chaiyaphum Province was found dead in his home after at least three days, with authorities dispatching his body for autopsy to determine the cause.
Shocking Live Broadcast: Mexican Sports Reporter Held at Gunpoint During Carjacking at Gas Station
Mexican sports broadcaster Fernando Vargas was robbed at gunpoint during a live TV broadcast from a gas station in Mexico on Tuesday, with the armed carjacker fleeing in his vehicle after seizing his belongings.
European-Model Car Engulfed in Flames on M81 Motorway
A European sedan caught fire on the M81 motorway near Bangkok on May 21, leaving two occupants with burn injuries. Firefighters extinguished the blaze, which originated in the wheel area, though the cause remains under investigation.
Deputy Agriculture Minister Shuts Down Chanthaburi Durian Farm Over License Suspension Violation, Seizes 3 Containers Worth 10 Million Baht
A Chanthaburi durian farm operating under a suspended license was shut down and three containers of fresh durian worth 10 million baht were seized by Thai agriculture officials on May 21. The facility had continued production and export ill
Man Searching for Mushrooms in Nam Nao Forest Attacked by Wild Elephant, Body Severely Mutilated
A 37-year-old mushroom forager from Maha Sarakham was killed and severely mutilated by a wild elephant in Nam Nao Forest, Phetchabun Province on May 21, after the startled animal charged at him while he was collecting mushrooms with friends
Thai rescuer allegedly threatens to kill wife and steals her valuables
A 45-year-old volunteer rescuer in Nonthaburi allegedly assaulted his wife with a pruning saw and gun, threatened to kill her, and stole valuables worth over 600,000 baht after finding her chatting with an ex-boyfriend online.
Family of Pa Thiem Receives 1.6 Million Baht Compensation; Relatives Unanimously Decide to Give Entire Amount to Youngest Brother
The family of Pa Thiem, killed in a May 16 train-bus collision in Bangkok, received 1.6 million baht in insurance compensation and unanimously decided to give the entire amount to her youngest brother.
CIB Launches Major Operation: Raids 23 Locations Across 16 Provinces, Arrests 22 Suspects Linked to Call Center Gang and Mule Accounts
Police arrested 22 suspects across 16 provinces in a major CIB operation targeting an illegal alien smuggling ring and call center fraud network that laundered over 185 million baht through mule accounts.
Four Men Arrested with 100,000 Methamphetamine Pills Hidden in Pickup Truck
Police arrested four men in Samut Prakan Province after discovering approximately 100,000 methamphetamine pills hidden in a pickup truck they were storing before distribution. The suspects admitted to trafficking drugs from Saraburi Provinc
Shareholders File Complaint with DSI to Investigate BCPG's 9-Billion-Baht Phetchaburi Oil Storage Purchase as Overpriced
BCPG minority shareholders filed a DSI complaint alleging the company overpaid 9 billion baht for a Phetchaburi oil storage facility worth only 6.55 billion baht, suspecting collusion and fraud that harmed investors.
Police Officer Refuses to Apologize for Assaulting 20-Year-Old Server; Restaurant Owner Vows to Pursue Case to the End
A Kanchanaburi restaurant owner is pursuing justice after a police officer sexually assaulted his 20-year-old server on May 19, with the officer refusing to apologize or attempt reconciliation despite the complaint filed with police.
Police Bust Chinese Spa Offering Illegal Sexual Services, Arrest 8 Staff Members
Police raided a spa in Rayong province on May 21 and arrested eight foreign staff members operating an illegal prostitution ring disguised as a massage business, with rooms modified for sexual services.