Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Two Armed Gunmen Open Fire on Delivery Driver at Girlfriend's House, Leaving Him Critical
Two gunmen opened fire on a delivery driver outside his girlfriend's house in Pathum Thani, leaving him critically wounded with multiple gunshot injuries; police have identified the suspects and are pursuing their arrest.
Woman Narrowly Escapes Death Trapped in Car During Violent Storm as Power Pole Crashes Down and Explodes
A woman narrowly escaped death when a power pole collapsed and exploded in front of her car during an intense rainstorm in Bangkok on May 7th, forcing her to pull over due to near-zero visibility.
Chinese Man Arrested After Car Crash Seized with Arsenal of Weapons; C-4 Explosives Found Trigger Mass Evacuation
A 30-year-old Chinese national was arrested after a car crash in Rayong Province with five C-4 explosives, multiple firearms, and grenades found in his possession, triggering mass evacuations and emergency bomb disposal operations.
No Escape: Traffic Police Arrest Offenders in Safe Roads Vibhavadi Campaign—One Hit-and-Run Case, Another Involves Three Teenagers Street Racing
Traffic police arrested a hit-and-run suspect in Bangkok and three teenagers involved in an illegal street race on Vibhavadi Road that resulted in one death, as part of the "Safe Roads Vibhavadi" campaign in May 2025.
Man Shoots at Bhumjaithai MP's Brother, Gun Misfires; Gunman Surrenders to Police
A gunman fired at the brother of a Bhumjaithai MP in Nakhon Si Thammarat on May 8, but the shotgun misfired, allowing the suspect to surrender to police before fleeing the scene.
Gunman's Daughter Opens Up: Father Pressured by Ex-Wife's Family Refusing Court Orders, Pleads for Understanding
A gunman's daughter claims her father shot three relatives in Kanchanaburi on May 6 after his ex-wife's family refused to transfer a tractor per a court order, preventing him from securing funds for crops and his daughter's tuition.
Sri Lanka Dismantles Online Scam Network, Arrests 261 Suspects in Days—Mostly Chinese and Vietnamese Nationals
Sri Lanka arrested 261 suspects in online scam operations over five days, mostly Chinese and Vietnamese nationals who entered on tourist visas and worked illegally at fraud centers in and around Colombo.
Shocking Discovery: Police Expand Investigation from Car Crash Case, Find Explosives and Weapons Cache at Chinese National's Home
Police discovered a massive cache of explosives, military firearms, and ammunition at a Chinese national's Chonburi home during a search sparked by a vehicle rollover case. The 31-year-old suspect claims the weapons were for self-harm, but
Two African Men Arrested Using New AI Technology in Phuket for Two Years of Overstay
Tourist Police in Phuket arrested two African men who had overstayed their visas for two years, using new AI technology to identify the offenders during an immigration crackdown.
Chumphon Village Leaders Demand Investigation After MP Allegedly Links Them to Drug Trafficking
Chumphon village leaders demanded an ethics investigation after a Member of Parliament allegedly accused them collectively of involvement in drug trafficking, claiming the blanket accusation damaged their institution despite passing legal b
Charged 2,000 Baht for Locksmith Service That Didn't Even Work—Dogs Rescued Thanks to Owner's Quick Thinking
A pet owner paid 2,000 baht to a locksmith who failed to rescue three dogs locked in a car at a Bangkok convention center; the owner ultimately freed them using a stainless steel wire from their own bag.
Police Chief Orders Urgent Investigation into Checkpoint Bribery Video; No Protection if Wrongdoing Confirmed
Thai police launched an urgent investigation into a viral video showing officers allegedly demanding bribes at a northeastern checkpoint, with the national police chief warning that any found guilty will face disciplinary and criminal actio