Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Police Officer Honored for Youth Development Work
Police Lieutenant Colonel Sirikul Srisang received a royal award for her work developing youth and strengthening communities across Thailand during National Youth Day ceremonies in Bangkok.
Swedish Tourist Dies After Being Found Bruised at Phuket Hotel
PHUKET: Police have yet to determine the cause of death of a 63-year-old Swedish man who was found bruised and unconscious at a hotel in Bang Tao before being taken to hospital, where he later died.
Abbot Swept to Death in Drainage Pipe After Heavy Rain
A 67-year-old abbot in Saraburi province died after being swept into a drainage pipe while clearing debris from a canal flooded by heavy rain on September 20. Rescue workers retrieved Phra Chaiyaporn's body from the water outlet, but resusc
Power Pole Fire Spreads in Phuket's Mai Khao
PHUKET: A fire broke out on a utility pole in Mai Khao early this morning (Sept 21), sending smoke across a roadside area and spreading flames to nearby poles.
Hong Kong Seizes Record 535kg Cannabis Shipment From Thailand
Hong Kong customs seized a record 535 kilograms of cannabis worth HK$125 million hidden in a shipping container from Thailand, leading to the arrest of three men in the city's largest-ever maritime drug trafficking case.
Two Teenagers Arrested After Festival Shooting Kills One
Two 18-year-olds were arrested after opening fire at a festival in Rayong on September 18, killing a 25-year-old bystander and wounding three others during a street dispute.
Man Found Dead in Rental Room Under Mysterious Circumstances
A 30-year-old man was found dead in a rental room in Udon Thani on September 20, with police suspecting a chronic illness as the cause pending autopsy results. The case has drawn comparisons to a previous unsolved death in the same room.
Police Summon Famed Amulet Dealer Over Temple Foundation Scandal
Police have summoned renowned amulet dealer Pong Supharn to answer questions about his role on a foundation committee linked to the Putthai Sawan Temple embezzlement scandal, where the former abbot allegedly stole hundreds of millions of ba
Woman Found Dead in Taiwan After Being Stuffed in Suitcase
A 35-year-old woman from Nakhon Ratchasima who went missing in September was found dead in Taiwan, killed and stuffed in a suitcase by her Taiwanese boyfriend after she ended their relationship.
Trail Runner Dies After Collapse at 14km Mark
A trail runner collapsed and died during a 25-kilometre race in September after losing consciousness at the 14km mark, despite CPR efforts by fellow participants.
Gang Surrenders After 37-Year-Old Shot Dead
Three gang members, aged 15 to 19, surrendered to police in Nakhon Si Thammarat after fatally shooting a 37-year-old man on September 19, claiming they fired in self-defense during a roadside altercation.
Pickup Truck Catches Fire; 60-Year-Old Driver Escapes With Burns
A 60-year-old driver escaped a burning Isuzu pickup on Highway 304 in Prachuap Khiri Khan with burns after smoke suddenly erupted from the engine. He heroically flagged down traffic to prevent accidents while waiting for firefighters to arr