Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Police Distribute Food, Water To Flood Victims In Chai Nat
Tourist police in Chai Nat province handed out food and water to flood victims on October 2, while using a drone to monitor river levels. The operation, led by Police Lieutenant Colonel Pakasit Jarat, also checked residents' living conditions and coordinated with agencies across four central provinces. Officials said the effort aims to aid both locals and tourists amid ongoing flooding.
Couple Flees Gunfire, Seeks Police Help After 30km Chase
A husband and wife fled to Thungsong Police Station after being chased and shot at by a white Toyota Vios for over 30 kilometres. Bullets grazed their heads, and they suffered injuries from shattered glass while seeking help. Police have identified the suspects and are investigating the incident as a possible personal dispute.
Traffic Police Rescue Flooded Vehicles, Return to Owners
Traffic police in Bangkok’s Udomsuk area used a tow truck to recover an electric sedan that had been submerged in floodwaters for over a week. Officers waded through water more than 1.3 meters deep to attach the tow hook and pull the vehicle safely onto the road before returning it to its owner. The public can request similar assistance around the clock via police hotlines.
Police Bust E-Cigarette Warehouse in Bangkok, Seize 100 Million Baht
Police in Bangkok seized over 300,000 e-cigarette items worth more than 100 million baht in a raid on two warehouses in the Thonburi area. Seven employees were arrested while packing orders; their employer is still being sought. The operation followed an undercover purchase that revealed the warehouses were used as distribution centers for online sales.
Wife of Thai MP Files Defamation Complaint Against Opposition Lawmaker
Idear Suchada, wife of Bhumjaithai MP Suchada Saeng Thanthap, filed a defamation complaint against opposition lawmaker Rangsiman Rom after he implicated her husband in a scam gang. She insists her husband is innocent and says she would not have married him if he were not a good person. The complaint was lodged with the cyber crime division of the Central Investigation Bureau on October 2, 2025.
Electrocuted Mother Dies En Route to Hospital During Flood
A 67-year-old woman was electrocuted after touching a fallen power line in floodwaters outside her home in Chachoengsao Province. Her family attempted to rush her to hospital in a six-wheel truck, but she died en route. Her daughter arrived at the hospital grieving and recounted the incident.
Man Recently Released from Prison Arrested for Motorcycle Theft
A man recently released from prison was arrested for stealing a side-car motorcycle after the village headman monitored his behaviour and traced the bike to his residence. Police seized the motorcycle and a urine test showed purple, indicating methamphetamine use. The suspect confessed to both the theft and drug use.
Elderly Driver Faints, Car Crashes Into Buriram Market
On October 2, 2026, a 60‑year‑old man driving a black Nissan Teana fainted while trying to park, sending his vehicle into the Si Chumchon Market in Nang Rong Municipality, Buriram. The car struck several market stalls, damaging the front of the vehicle and shattering its windshield, though no injuries were reported. His wife said they were fortunate to be on the market side; parking on the opposite side would have likely sent the car into a nearby pond.
Cambodian Worker Killed by Lightning in Trat Rubber Plantation
Cambodian rubber plantation worker Hai So, 47, was killed by a lightning strike while resting in a hammock under a rubber tree in Trat Province on October 2, 2026. Police and rescue teams found her body with burn marks on her left shoulder and a dead puppy beside her. Authorities are coordinating with her employer and family for religious rites.
DSI Lets Phuket MP Submit More Evidence in Nominee Probe
The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) said it is still giving Phuket MP Somchat Taytawornjarern a chance to submit more evidence in an investigation into possible nominee shareholdings used to acquire property for foreigners. Somchat appeared before the agency on October 2, 2026, admitted he owns the law firm involved and provided financial details, though specifics remain confidential. The DSI will decide whether to pursue a special case under the land or foreign business laws after reviewing all evidence.
82-Year-Old Woman Dies After Car Crashes Guan Yin Shrine
An 82-year-old woman died after an electric car crashed into the Guan Yin shrine at the Tian Fang Foundation in Bangkok. Police say the 78-year-old driver confused the brake and accelerator, leading to the collision that injured eight people. The driver faces three charges for reckless driving causing death and serious injuries.
Pickup Truck Kills Two German Tourists in Khao Lak Hit-and-Run
PHUKET: Two German tourists were killed after being struck by a pickup truck at a pedestrian crossing in Khao Lak last night (Oct 2), with the driver fleeing the scene.