Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Village Chief Charged with Two Counts for Assaulting 28-Year-Old Man; Victim's Mother Seeks Justice, Requests Time to Quit Methamphetamine
A village chief in Phatthalung Province faces assault charges after brutally beating a 28-year-old man and tying him to a tree, claiming he caught him stealing beetles. The victim's mother fears the chief's influence will undermine justice
Heartbroken Girlfriend Calls Police Officer's Son, Rescue Team Receives Tragic News
A 29-year-old man, son of a police officer, died in a motorcycle-pickup truck collision on Bang Plee Industrial Estate Road in Samut Prakan on April 26, with the driver charged with reckless driving causing death.
Packed Tour Bus Crashes into 18-Wheel Truck After Sudden Lane Change, 27 Injured
A tour bus from Nong Khai to Bangkok collided with a gravel truck after the truck suddenly changed lanes on a Khon Kaen highway, injuring 27 of the 49 people on board.
Drunk Driver Crashes into Two Vehicles at Red Light, Breath Alcohol Test Shows 272 mg%
A drunk driver crashed into two vehicles at a red light in Phayao Province on April 26, registering a breath alcohol level of 272 mg%, nearly three times the legal limit.
Songkran Violence in Phra Pradaeng: 24-Year-Old Gunman and 15-Year-Old Accomplice Open Fire on Couple, One Dead, One Injured
A 24-year-old gunman and his 15-year-old accomplice opened fire on a couple during Songkran celebrations in Phra Pradaeng, killing the 34-year-old husband and wounding his wife after a drunken misunderstanding escalated into violence.
Caught Off Guard: Young Man Busted with Ice and Methamphetamine While Delivering for 200 Baht
A 31-year-old drug courier was arrested near Bangkok's Sukhumvit 5 Road with nearly 200 methamphetamine tablets and crystal meth after officers spotted suspicious behavior on his motorcycle. He admitted to delivering the drugs for just 200
Nearly 100,000 Pills of 'Yaba' Seized in Smuggling Operation from Cambodia
Officers seized nearly 100,000 yaba pills smuggled from Cambodia at the Sa Kaeo border after suspects abandoned the contraband and fled when spotted during patrol operations on April 26.
Foreign Man's Rampage at Phuket Hot Pot Restaurant Ends with Manager's Slap and Police Custody
A foreign man's disruptive behavior at a Phuket hot pot restaurant escalated when the manager confronted him, leading to police involvement and custody in Patong on April 26.
Anutin warns of caution following White House shooting incident; heightened security at Phra Pradaeng Songkran opening
PM Anutin urged caution following a shooting incident at the White House during Trump's press conference, while heightened security surrounded his visit to the Phra Pradaeng Songkran festival opening in Samut Prakan on April 26.
Brother's Heartbreak: Sister, a Teacher of Just 4 Years, Shot Dead by Reckless Motorcyclist; Police File Serious Charges
A 44-year-old teacher in Ayutthaya was shot dead by a motorcyclist who went on a shooting rampage following a crash, killing her and injuring another driver. Police charged the 35-year-old suspect with murder, attempted murder, and firearm
MP Kamolasakdi Files Additional Charges Against Military Officers Suspected of Hiring Hit Men in Ba Jao Shooting Case
MP Kamolasakdi filed additional charges against two military officers suspected of masterminding a March shooting attack on his van in Ba Jao District, with prosecutors pursuing arrest warrants if evidence proves their involvement.
Young Monk From Buriram Breaks Vows After 10 Days, Craves Methamphetamine and Shoots Five Rounds Before Arrest
An 18-year-old disrobed monk in Buriram broke his vows after just ten days, unable to resist methamphetamine cravings, and fired five shots before police arrested him during a drug operation that netted over 12,000 tablets.