Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Man Missing Three Days Found Dead in Dense Forest
A 65-year-old man missing since September 17 was found dead in a dense forest near Chonburi on September 20 after his family detected an unusual smell while searching. Police are investigating the exact cause of death.
Woman Flees After Plowing Car Into Shop, Hits Two Motorcyclists
A 35-year-old woman drove her Honda Accord into a grocery shop in Chonburi, hit two motorcyclists while fleeing 3 kilometers away, and was found with an open beer bottle before refusing to cooperate with police.
Pickup Truck Crashes Into Power Pole, Two Dead
A pickup truck crashed into a power pole in Bangkok's Bang Khun Thian District early September 20, killing two passengers while the driver survived with serious injuries; police are investigating high speed as a possible cause.
Fire Destroys Abandoned Thai Wooden House, Six Puppies Dead
A two-story wooden house burned down in Prachuap Khiri Khan province early September 20, killing six puppies sheltering beneath the structure while their mother dog escaped. Investigators are working to determine the fire's cause at the aba
Police Probe Death of Man Found Near Bang Lamung Bridge
A man in his mid-30s was found dead beneath Bangkok Lamung Ring Road bridge in Chon Buri with injuries consistent with a fall from height; police are reviewing CCTV footage to identify him and determine the exact cause.
Chiang Mai Police Chief Reassigned Over Gambling Raid Controversy
Chiang Mai's Chang Phueak Police Station superintendent has been reassigned following a major gambling raid operation that resulted in multiple arrests and seizures. A fact-finding committee is investigating operational conduct and oversigh
Woman Shot Dead Over Property Dispute; Ex-Daughter-in-Law Arrested
A 72-year-old woman was shot and killed at her home in Surat Thani over a property dispute; her ex-daughter-in-law was arrested hours later after also shooting another man.
Police Arrest Four Over Copper Wire Theft Spree
Police arrested four suspects in Chanthaburi after they stole copper wire from a temple and homes, causing over 160,000 baht in damage. The gang confessed to targeting power cables to fund their methamphetamine habit.
Drunk Driver Crashes Container Truck Into Bridge Pillar
A container truck crashed into an overpass pillar at high speed on September 19, causing a 10km traffic backup; the driver admitted to drinking alcohol and was found with cannabis in his possession.
Seventy-Three Drivers Hit by Falling Asphalt on Rama 9 Road
At least 73 drivers have reported vehicle damage after asphalt fell from resurfacing work on an elevated section of Rama 9 Road in Bangkok, with police arranging compensation discussions between victims and the contractor.
Suspect Denies Child Motorbike Theft, Claims Chain Broke
A man arrested on drug charges denies stealing a child's motorbike, claiming his own bike's chain broke and he asked the child to help deliver something instead.
Woman Gives Birth at Shopping Mall in Pattaya, Baby Found on Floor
A 41-year-old woman unexpectedly gave birth at a Pattaya shopping mall on September 19, leaving her newborn daughter on the floor near a dinosaur display before collapsing in a restroom. Both mother and baby were hospitalized in stable cond