Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
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.
Roadside Vendor Loses 200 Baht to Counterfeit Bills
A 23-year-old tamarind paste vendor on Highway 24 lost 200 baht to counterfeit bills passed by two women in a Mercedes-Benz, marking at least the second time she's been defrauded by fake money.
Village Official Shot Dead on Motorcycle in Yala Ambush
A village assistant was shot dead in an ambush while riding his motorcycle in Yala's Bannang Sata district on September 19, with authorities investigating whether personal disputes or southern border unrest motivated the attack.
Unknown Attackers Torch Vehicles, Scatter Nails on Yala Road
Unidentified attackers torched vehicles and construction equipment on a Yala highway early September 20, also scattering nails and destroying security cameras on Highway 410 in Bannang Sata district.
Motorcycles Collide, One Engulfed in Flames in Bangkok
Two motorcycles collided on Bangkok's Suwinthawong Road on September 20, engulfing one bike in flames and injuring two people. Firefighters extinguished the blaze within ten minutes.
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.