Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Royal Decoration Awarded to School Principal Sasisawat Sinsasmorn for Sacrificing Her Life to Protect Students
School principal Sasisawat Sinsasmorn was posthumously awarded Thailand's Most Noble Order of the Thai Crown for sacrificing her life to protect students and staff during a 2025 hostage siege at her Hat Yai school.
Family Demands Release of Two Suspects in Elderly Woman's Murder Case After Arrest of Actual Killer Who Confessed to Debt Collection Motive; Police Explain Bail Decision Rests with Court
A 57-year-old mechanic confessed to murdering a 73-year-old woman in a debt-related dispute, leading the family of two wrongly detained suspects to demand their release. Police said bail decisions rest with the court, not investigators, des
China calls for transparent investigation into Sa Kaeo kidnapping case
China's embassy has called for a transparent investigation after a Chinese national was allegedly kidnapped and held for ransom in Sa Kaeo province, urging Thai authorities to quickly establish facts and bring suspects to justice.
83-Year-Old Man Dies After Car Collision While Riding Motorcycle to Grandson's Ordination Ceremony
An 83-year-old man died after his motorcycle was struck by a car on Asia Highway in Phatthalung on May 19 while he was traveling to his grandson's Buddhist ordination ceremony.
Woman shares cautionary tale after surviving sudden cardiac arrest—colleague's attentiveness saves her life, doctors warn minutes made the difference
A woman survived sudden cardiac arrest after her alert colleague recognized a distress signal and rushed her to the hospital, where doctors said minutes made the difference between life and death.
Royal Decree Grants Special Police General Ranks to 14 Officers
A royal decree has promoted 14 retiring police officers to general ranks effective April 1, 2025, under Thailand's personnel restructuring program.
Grieving Family Receives Body of 'Rose' After Train-Bus Collision, Brings Her Home to Udon Thani Province
The family of Vipharak 'Rose' Phaephuri collected her body at Police Hospital following a train-bus collision, preparing to return her to Udon Thani Province for funeral rites.
Bangchak Clarifies DSI Case: Merely Form Filing Errors, Not Oil Hoarding
Bangchak's CEO says the DSI case against oil refineries involves only minor form-filing errors, not intentional oil hoarding, and would result in administrative fines rather than criminal charges.
Young Teacher Gets a Shock as Large Python Crashes into Home, Requires Skilled Rescuers—But It's Not as Easy as Expected with Bites, Tail Whips, and Terrifying Hisses
A nearly 2-meter python that crashed into a teacher's home in Lopburi Province on May 19 proved difficult to capture, biting and tail-whipping rescuers during a chaotic 10-minute extraction before being safely released into nature.
Referee Vorinthorn Banned for 6 Weeks Over Sukhouthai-Muang Thong Match Error; VAR Official Also Penalized
Referee Vorinthorn Satsthi has been banned for six weeks after failing to penalize a dangerous high kick in Sukhouthai's 3-0 victory over Muang Thong on May 10, a match that determined both teams' league fates. The VAR official was also sus
Wedding Chaos: Groom Arrested at Reception After Motorcycle Theft Two Days Before Wedding
A 24-year-old groom was arrested at his wedding reception in West Java on suspicion of stealing a motorcycle two days before the ceremony, with police implicating an accomplice still being sought.
Tourist Police Deputy Commander Escalates Safety Measures in Pattaya, Targets Shell Companies, Scam Gangs, and International Crime
Tourist Police in Pattaya launched coordinated safety efforts with foreign embassies and volunteers to combat shell companies, scam gangs, and international crime threatening Thailand's tourism reputation.