Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Former Drag Racer Sets Multiple Fires in Home, Mother Seeks Help
A 35-year-old former drag racer set multiple fires inside his Ayutthaya home on September 18, claiming he was burning garbage; his mother appealed for authorities to arrange psychiatric care after family members abandoned the home due to hi
Police Probe Strangulation Death of Udon Thani Store Worker
Phattarawarin pawned the gold herself before she died and had not redeemed it, police say, so robbery is out. The case now rests on DNA and CCTV. The story Udon Thani police widen probe into woman’s suspicious death as seen on Thaiger News.
Motorcyclist Hit by 22-Wheel Truck After Road Rage Escalation
A factory worker on a motorcycle was struck and injured by a 22-wheel truck near Rayong after escalating road rage, repeatedly blocking the vehicle despite the driver's attempts to pass safely.
FBI Thanks Thai Police For Help Catching U.S. Fugitives
The FBI visited Bangkok Metropolitan Police to thank them for apprehending three U.S. fugitives wanted for family abduction and sexual offenses against minors, highlighting ongoing cooperation between the agencies.
Police Seek Interpol Notice for Chinese Driver in Teen Death
Chon Buri police are seeking an Interpol Red Notice for a Chinese driver accused of hitting and killing a Thai-Swedish teenager in February, seven months after an arrest warrant was issued while the suspect remains at large.
Unlicensed Dentist Arrested for Running Home Dental Clinic
An unlicensed dentist was arrested in Ayutthaya for operating an illegal home dental clinic offering dentures and retainers, prompting authorities to warn of serious health risks including infection and permanent tooth damage from unsterili
Woman Charged With Four Offenses Including Article 112
A woman and two others were charged with multiple offenses including Article 112 (royal defamation) after reporting to Khon Kaen police on September 18, with the woman facing four counts including theft and property encroachment.
Man Dies in House Fire After Two Days as Caretaker
A 39-year-old caretaker died in a house fire in Phrae province after just two days on the job, likely succumbing to smoke inhalation while asleep. Authorities suspect an electrical short circuit sparked the blaze that destroyed the two-stor
Police Officer Critically Hurt in Trailer Crash
A Sriracha police officer was critically injured when his sedan collided with an 18-wheel trailer on Sukhumvit Road in Bang Lamung district early Friday, trapping him in the wreckage until rescue workers freed him using hydraulic tools.
Ex-Police Inspector Jailed Two Years for Theft
A former Metropolitan Police Bureau investigation officer was sentenced to two years in prison for stealing a gold necklace and pendant during an illegal search of a victim's home.
Police File Charges Against Activist As Legal Case Unfolds
Police in Khon Kaen filed charges against activist Pa Da Chommani Noi Chanthorn on September 18, including trespass, intimidation, and Article 112 violations, while separately investigating an estate administrator for allegedly filing false
Elderly Man Rescued From Collapsed House in Samut Prakan
A 70-year-old man was rescued from his collapsed wooden house in Samut Prakan after neighbors and rescue workers spent 25 minutes removing debris to free him from beneath the structure, where he suffered a back injury.