Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Man Pulled From Chiang Mai Moat After Drowning Rescue
Rescue workers pulled a man from the Chiang Mai moat near Samphetch Market on August 17 after witnesses reported him walking into the water and failing to resurface. He was rushed to hospital for emergency treatment after rescue personnel p
Man Sought for Desecrating Sacred Shrine in Nakhon Ratchasima
An intoxicated man was caught on video desecrating a community shrine at Bamrung Tham Temple in Nakhon Ratchasima on August 15, removing sacred cloths and stealing a brass deity statue that was later recovered abandoned nearby. Police are s
Hat Yai Police Defend Traffic Stops Against Malaysian Biker Boycott Call
Hat Yai police defended traffic stops of Malaysian motorcyclists in August, issuing nine citations for illegal modifications, after viral social media complaints sparked a boycott campaign claiming unfair treatment.
Fugitive Smuggling Suspect Arrested After Four Years at Sea
A 64-year-old fugitive linked to a major fuel smuggling operation was arrested after four years hiding as a fishing boat crew member in Krabi, ending a manhunt that began when he jumped bail in 2022.
Mother Demands Justice After Son Dies in Motorcycle Crash While Fleeing Police
A 34-year-old man died in a motorcycle crash while fleeing police in Buriram on August 13; his mother demands answers, though authorities say mechanical failure from illegal bike modifications caused the accident.
Lawyer Takes Case Against School Principal in Infidelity Suit
A private investigator has compiled evidence of infidelity involving a school principal and a former civil servant, handing the case to a lawyer who plans civil damages claims and disciplinary proceedings against both parties.
Police Nab BMW Driver Using Fake License Plates
A 51-year-old man was arrested on Highway 344 in Chon Buri province driving a white BMW with forged license plates that actually belonged to a pickup truck. Police discovered the fake plates after an innocent vehicle owner received a traffi
Man Arrested on Motorcycle With Loaded Handgun
A 59-year-old man was arrested on a motorcycle in Bangkok with a loaded unlicensed .32-caliber handgun and ammunition hidden under the seat after police spotted suspicious behavior during a routine patrol.
Woman Dies After Motorcycle Cuts Off Pickup Truck on Chonburi Bypass
A woman on a motorcycle died instantly after cutting in front of a pickup truck on Chonburi's bypass on August 17; the truck driver could not brake in time to avoid the collision.
Police Arrest Two Youths for Drive-By Shooting in Samut Prakan
Police arrested a 16-year-old and 19-year-old in Samut Prakan for a drive-by shooting that left two youths critically injured; seven more teenage suspects remain at large and investigators are tracing illegal online gun sales.
Police Arrest 20 in Isan Scam Network, Recover 3 Million Baht
Police arrested 20 suspects across Isan in a crackdown on online scam networks, recovering over 3 million baht for victims after one gang defrauded a retiree of 19 million baht through fake stock trading schemes.
Vocational Student Shoots Rival Dead in Broad Daylight
A 17-year-old vocational student shot and killed a rival in broad daylight in Phichit province on August 17, firing four times from an illegally purchased handgun; both the gunman and 14-year-old driver were arrested.