Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Brother Seeks Detailed Autopsy For Hlun, Fears Poisoning
The body of Bowortat Pungsuk, a Thai man who died in Georgia, underwent detailed autopsy in Bangkok as his family seeks to determine if poisoning caused his death, citing insufficient details in the foreign examination.
Lawmaker Questions Why Alleged Gambling Boss Avoids Arrest
A Thai lawmaker questions why an alleged gambling boss nicknamed "Mr. Q" has evaded arrest despite warrants for others in a 40-million-baht bribery case involving a government minister, suggesting either a false complaint or investigative n
Man Arrested for Trafficking Children Under 15 for Prostitution
A 50-year-old motorcycle taxi driver in Kanchanaburi was arrested for trafficking girls under 15 into prostitution at local hotels, collecting fees from each transaction. Police are expanding their investigation to identify and support all
Police Raid Homes of Famed Buddha Amulet Dealer Ton
Police raided the homes of celebrated Bangkok amulet dealer Ton Tong Sukkaen on August 6 after he allegedly defrauded customers by selling counterfeit Zeiss binoculars as limited-edition items, but he fled before officers arrived.
Police Arrest Van Driver Transporting 43 Undocumented Migrants
Police arrested a Bangkok van driver after a high-speed chase in Kanchanaburi ended in a crash, leading to the discovery of 43 undocumented Myanmar migrants packed inside his vehicle on August 5.
Man Arrested for Scamming Job Seekers, Fled to Laos
A 29-year-old man was arrested in Bangkok for operating a fake job placement scheme that defrauded over 400 people of 65 million baht by promising farm work in Australia, before fleeing to Laos where he continued the scam under an alias.
Man, 41, Found Dead in Car After Going Missing
A 41-year-old man found dead in his car at a Samut Prakan apartment building on August 5 is suspected to have died by carbon monoxide poisoning, with a charcoal stove discovered inside the vehicle.
Teen Beaten After Politely Warning Driver About Forgotten Turn Signal
A 15-year-old was beaten in Pattaya after his friend politely reminded another motorcyclist to turn off his signal, prompting the rider to chase them down and attack with friends. Police are investigating the assault.
Student Club Mourns Death of Rescue Fund Beneficiary in Car Crash
A Creative Marketing student at Phibulsongkram Rajabhat University died in a car crash, prompting her faculty's student club to share condolences on social media.
Woman Dies After Doctor Damages Bladder During Childbirth Surgery
A 35-year-old woman died after a surgeon allegedly damaged her bladder and uterus during a cesarean delivery at a northern Thailand hospital, prompting an investigation by health authorities into the fatal surgical error.
Foster Daughter Dies in Car Accident
Punch, a foster daughter taken in by Kong Huay Rai after losing her parents in the Sathon Building collapse, died in a car accident on August 5, 2025. The hardworking marketing student was praised for her resilience and responsibility despi
Wildlife Officials Order Capture of Leopard After Staff Death
Wildlife officials are capturing a leopard near Huay Kha Kaeng sanctuary after a ranger's fatal attack, with DNA testing to identify which of an estimated five leopards in the area was responsible.