Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Lottery Dispute Escalates as Buyer Challenges Vendor's Shifting Story
A lottery ticket dispute has escalated after the vendor repeatedly changed her story about claiming the June 2024 first-prize winnings, contradicting her earlier denials to media and video statements. The buyer, Paa Yom, claims she ordered
Chiang Mai Immigration Arrests Laotian Woman Selling Stewed Duck Illegally
Chiang Mai immigration police arrested a Laotian woman selling stewed duck at a market for working without a valid permit after she illegally re-entered Thailand three years ago.
Mattress Factory Fire Triggers Explosions, Roof Collapse in Chachoengsao
A mattress factory in Chachoengsao caught fire on August 3, triggering multiple explosions and a roof collapse that forced the evacuation of workers and nearby residents. More than 20 fire trucks battled the blaze, which spread from the war
Sister Defends Teen Brother After Police Beat Him Bloody
An 18-year-old worker in Khon Kaen was beaten bloody by a traffic police officer near Nong Khoet Pond, with his sister defending him against claims he provoked the assault. The family has filed criminal charges and says drug and alcohol tes
Woman Reports Sexual Assault by Pakistani Man on Flight to Bangkok
A Pakistani man sexually assaulted a woman aboard a Dubai-Bangkok flight on August 3, with the assault occurring while she slept; police boarded at Don Mueang Airport and detained the suspect for prosecution.
Overloaded Durian Truck Plunges From M6 Highway
An overloaded durian truck plunged 4–5 meters from the M6 expressway near Nakhon Ratchasima on August 3, injuring the 53-year-old driver who was transporting fruit to local customers. Investigators attributed the crash to cargo overload tha
Two Men Arrested for Sexual Assault Attempt at Ban Fang
Two men were arrested in Khon Kaen province after attempting to sexually assault a woman exercising near a pond; police intervened and CCTV footage confirmed their identities.
MP Phawut Denies All Forex Charges, No 800M Baht Trail
MP Phawut Phongwittayapanu denied all unauthorized forex trading charges at the DSI on August 3, claiming he has documentation proving his funds came from legitimate gold trading rather than fraud. Investigators did not mention an alleged 8
Ex-Lawyer Convicted of Fraud Gets 3-Year Sentence
A former lawyer disbarred in 2018 was convicted and sentenced to three years in prison for filing false lawsuits and making false statements in court to defraud clients of 3 million baht.
Passenger Grabs Steering Wheel While Car Moving
A hitchhiker in Nakhon Ratchasima grabbed the steering wheel while the car was moving on August 3, forcing the driver to brake hard. The 58-year-old man, who has a history of mental illness and likely skipped medication, was restrained by n
Fire Destroys Three-Story Restaurant in Kata
A three-story restaurant in Kata caught fire early Wednesday morning but was quickly extinguished by emergency crews with no injuries reported.
Kathu Police Bust Illegal Fish Fighting Gambling Ring
Kathu Police arrested 14 people operating an illegal fish fighting gambling ring in Phuket, seizing cash, fighting fish, and betting slips during the raid.