Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Police Leadership Distributes Aid to Lad Prao Station Officers
Senior police leadership and the Police Wives Association distributed relief packages and food to 120 officers at Lad Prao Police Station, part of a morale-boosting initiative planned for 35 Bangkok police stations.
Thai Woman Reports Sexual Assault on Dubai-Bangkok Flight
A Thai woman reported being sexually assaulted by a Pakistani passenger during a Dubai-Bangkok flight on August 3, with airline staff later discovering apparent semen stains on her clothing. The man admitted to the incident and was arrested
Man Found Dead Under Overpass Near Nakhon Ratchasima School
A 39-year-old man was found hanging from an overpass near a school in Nakhon Ratchasima on Monday morning, discovered by a child and parent during school drop-off. Police are investigating the death.
Malaysian Pilot Arrested With Drugs at Jakarta Airport
A Malaysian Airlines pilot was arrested at Jakarta airport with over 70,000 Ecstasy tablets and methamphetamine in his luggage, prompting Malaysian authorities to investigate whether airport security procedures were breached.
Pickup Truck Driver Surrenders After Fatal Hit-and-Run
A 43-year-old pickup truck driver surrendered to police in Udon Thani four days after hitting and killing a motorcyclist on Mittraphap Road, claiming he panicked and fled the scene.
Fire Forces Midnight Evacuation at Pattaya Condo
A fire in a Pattaya condominium's 6th-floor unit forced residents to evacuate at 2:36 a.m. on August 4, with firefighters taking two hours to extinguish the blaze that destroyed the room; the owner suspects her cat activated the electric st
Woman Reports Fake Cops Extorted Cash After Abducting Staff
Three men posing as detectives abducted a herbal shop owner and two employees in Chonburi, demanding 10,000 baht for their release before fleeing when the victim realized they were impostors and reported the extortion to police.
Motorcyclist Dies After Swerving Collision in Chachoengsao
A 59-year-old motorcyclist died on Khlong Khud Mai Road in Chachoengsao after swerving to avoid another bike, losing control, and sliding into oncoming traffic. Police are reviewing CCTV footage as they investigate the fatal collision.
35 Teenagers Detained After Drug Party Raid on Rented Raft
Police raided a rented raft on Thailand's Mae Nam Khwae Noi River and detained 35 teenagers after finding ecstasy and ketamine during a party in Kanchanaburi province on August 3.
Vegetable Truck Crashes Into Tree, Driver Trapped
A vegetable delivery driver was trapped in his Toyota pickup after it crashed into a tree on Asia Road in Phatthalung late Friday night, requiring 15 minutes of cutting equipment work by rescue personnel to free him.
Falling Coconut Tree Crashes Through Roof, Injures Woman
A 10-meter coconut tree felled by a contractor crashed through a rented row house in Samut Songkhram on August 3, seriously injuring a woman inside the bathroom. The tree puncher through the roof after the contractor lost control of its dir
Three Cambodians Caught Crossing Border Illegally into Thailand
Three Cambodian nationals were arrested near Aranyaprathet in Sa Kaeo province after illegally crossing into Thailand through a natural border passage on August 3, lured by job offers at a factory with promised monthly wages of 9,000 baht.