Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Government Orders Investigation Into Thalang Volunteers Accused of Extortion
Government investigators are probing volunteer checkpoint officers in Phuket's Thalang district for allegedly extorting money from residents, with the Interior Ministry warning of legal action if misconduct is confirmed.
Lawnmower Hits Former Thai League Star During Warm-Up
Former Leicester City player Andros Townsend was struck by a lawnmower during warm-ups before a Thai League match between Pattani FC and PT Prachuap FC on September 19 at Tini Sulanont Stadium.
Pattani FC Apologizes for Pitch Roller Injury to Townsend
English striker Andros Townsend was struck by a pitch roller during halftime of a Thai League match at Pattani FC's stadium on September 19, prompting the club to apologize and pledge improved safety procedures.
French Man in Spider-Man Suit Arrested at Samui Zoo
A French man in a Spider-Man costume was arrested at Samui Exotic Park after removing an Israeli flag and replacing it with a peace banner, claiming he wanted to promote unity among tourists.
Phuket Governor Replaces Volunteer Force Over Bribery Allegations
Phuket's governor has disbanded a volunteer police unit in Thalang District following bribery allegations that officers were extorting money at drug checkpoints, replacing it with two new units while investigations continue.
Man Arrested for Stealing Motorcycles Across Province
A 43-year-old man was arrested in Sisaket Province for stealing at least 12 motorcycles across multiple districts, which he traded for methamphetamine before the vehicles were smuggled to Laos.
Village Official Shot Dead in Yala Overnight Attacks
An assistant village headman was shot dead in Yala's Bannang Sata district overnight, with attackers also torching vehicles and construction equipment along Highway 410, prompting authorities to boost security across the area.
Health Center Director Accused of Gambling, Keeping Cat in ER
A health center director in Pathum Thani province faces allegations of organizing card gambling during work hours, keeping a cat in the emergency room, and collecting shift pay without working assigned shifts. An anti-corruption social medi
Wangthonanglang Police Raid 16 Entertainment Venues Across Three Zones
Wangthonanglang Police raided 16 entertainment venues across three zones at midnight on September 19, with 71 patrons tested for drugs and none found. The operation targets compliance with national directives under the "Safe Wangthonanglang
Man, 72, Struck and Killed by Train at Railway Bridge
A 72-year-old man with intellectual disabilities was fatally struck by a freight train on a railway bridge in Yala Province while taking a shortcut to a wedding. His family accepted the death as unavoidable.
Electric Short Circuit Triggers Fire At Tao Poon BTS Station
An electrical short circuit sparked a fire on the BTS Skytrain overhead power lines at Tao Poon station in Bangkok on September 20, forcing passenger evacuation. Firefighters extinguished the blaze within minutes using thermal imaging and s
Taiwan Man Arrested in Thai Woman's Death, Body Found in Work Freezer
A 43-year-old Taiwanese man was arrested after his Thai girlfriend's body was discovered in a workplace freezer in Taichung; he confessed to strangling her in a Taipei hotel when she ended their relationship.