Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
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.
Police Arrest Four Over Copper Wire Theft Spree
Police arrested four suspects in Chanthaburi after they stole copper wire from a temple and homes, causing over 160,000 baht in damage. The gang confessed to targeting power cables to fund their methamphetamine habit.
Drunk Driver Crashes Container Truck Into Bridge Pillar
A container truck crashed into an overpass pillar at high speed on September 19, causing a 10km traffic backup; the driver admitted to drinking alcohol and was found with cannabis in his possession.
Seventy-Three Drivers Hit by Falling Asphalt on Rama 9 Road
At least 73 drivers have reported vehicle damage after asphalt fell from resurfacing work on an elevated section of Rama 9 Road in Bangkok, with police arranging compensation discussions between victims and the contractor.
Suspect Denies Child Motorbike Theft, Claims Chain Broke
A man arrested on drug charges denies stealing a child's motorbike, claiming his own bike's chain broke and he asked the child to help deliver something instead.
Woman Gives Birth at Shopping Mall in Pattaya, Baby Found on Floor
A 41-year-old woman unexpectedly gave birth at a Pattaya shopping mall on September 19, leaving her newborn daughter on the floor near a dinosaur display before collapsing in a restroom. Both mother and baby were hospitalized in stable cond
Man Dies Rescuing Newborn Puppies From Collapsed Burrow
A 65-year-old man in Chachoengsao province died while rescuing newborn puppies from a collapsed underground burrow, with two puppies found dead beside him. The devoted dog lover crawled into the narrow, sandy burrow during heavy rain, likel
Senior Soccer Team Crash Kills Two, Injures Two
A container truck lost control on a downhill highway curve in Phrae Province, striking a vehicle carrying senior soccer players and killing two 70-year-old teammates while injuring two others.
Police Rule Out Arson in Drama Troupe Costume Fire
Police ruled out arson in a fire at a Chachoengsao drama troupe's costume storage facility on September 18, determining an electrical short circuit from a faulty fan caused the blaze that destroyed costumes and damaged a vehicle worth at le
Mother and 3-Year-Old Daughter Fall From Fourth-Floor Apartment
A mother and her 3-year-old daughter fell from a fourth-floor Bangkok apartment on September 19, sustaining serious injuries. Police believe the mother, who suffered from depression and hallucinations, jumped while holding her child during
Man Assaulted By Gang Of Teenagers On Buriram Road
A 31-year-old man was attacked by seven to eight teenagers on motorcycles in Buriram after a confrontation that began in a restaurant; police say the gang has a pattern of assaulting strangers.