Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
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.
73 Vehicle Damage Reports Filed After Tire Debris Falls on Rama 9 Road
Seventy-three vehicle owners have filed damage reports after tire debris fell on their cars during road repairs on Bangkok's elevated Rama 9 Road, with police investigating the contractor for negligence.
Mystery Death: Man Found in Roadside Grass with Head Wounds
An unidentified man with Burmese tattoos was found dead alongside a Chon Buri road with head injuries and scattered headlight fragments, with police investigating whether a hit-and-run was responsible.
Tourist Police Reunite Lost Russian Boy With Mother on Koh Phangan
Tourist Police on Koh Phangan reunited a 9-year-old Russian boy with his mother after he woke alone, became frightened, and wandered onto a road where a Dutch passerby called for help. The boy was found safe and returned to his mother, who
Man Shot Dead After Confronting Illegal Bikers in Nakhon Si Thammarat
A 37-year-old man in Nakhon Si Thammarat was shot dead after confronting illegal teenage motorcycle racers creating noise disturbance near his home; police are searching for the gang members.
Teen Gang Clash at Beach Festival Ends in Shooting Death
A teenager was killed and four others injured when gunfire erupted during a fight between rival groups at Mae Rampung Beach Festival in the Eastern Region on September 18, with police investigating video footage to track the shooter.
Villagers Detain Three Chinese Men Over Myanmar Worker's Death
Villagers detained three Chinese nationals after discovering a dead Myanmar worker wrapped in plastic in a pickup truck at a temple in Rayong's Nikhom Phatthana district early September 19. Police say the victim was beaten to death during a
Drunk Police Officer Fires Gun in Apartment Rampage
A drunk police officer fired approximately eight rounds in a Bang Lamung apartment on September 19, injuring no one, after witnesses said he became aggressive following drug use and retrieved a pistol from under a pillow.
Police Officer Arrested After Firing Gun in Pattaya Apartment
A police sergeant was arrested after firing eight rounds from a handgun inside a Pattaya apartment early Saturday, allegedly under the influence of drugs and threatening four women before opening fire when they tried to intervene.
Police Probe Officers Over Chiang Mai Gambling Bust
Police are investigating five officers from two Chiang Mai stations after a major raid on underground casinos in September netted over 100 arrests and 2 million baht in cash and chips.