Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Homeless Amulet Expert Found Dead in Tent
A 53-year-old homeless amulet expert from Sakon Nakhon was found dead in a tent near a Chinese cemetery in Udon Thani on August 2, with no signs of foul play. The man had been living on the streets since late 2568 after losing his amulet co
Phuket Venue Raided for Illegal Hookah Services
Phuket authorities raided a Rassada entertainment venue and arrested one person for operating illegal hookah services, seizing 18 contraband items in a crackdown following public complaints.
Police Hunt Armed Suspects After Officers Shot Dead in Tak Bai
Two police officers were killed and three wounded when gunmen opened fire on officers at Tak Bai Police Station in Narathiwat on August 2; authorities have detained three suspects and are pursuing two others who fled into a forest.
Two Bangkok Residents Seek Help After Norwegian Man's Assault
Two Bangkok residents sought legal help after a Norwegian man allegedly assaulted them, damaged a phone and threatened to kill them on a Bang Na skywalk Saturday morning.
Chinese Man Arrested for Beating Wife to Death in Chiang Mai
A 45-year-old Chinese man was arrested in Chiang Mai after allegedly beating his 38-year-old wife to death following an argument over claims of infidelity; their child witnessed the incident.
Singer Dies in Motorcycle Crash at Drainage Ditch in Songkhla
Freelance singer Aan Wai Thaya died in Songkhla after his motorcycle fell into an unmarked drainage ditch during roadside construction, with his sister inviting mourners to a farewell gathering at the accident site.
Ranger Firefight Kills Drug Smuggler, Seizes 300,000 Pills
Rangers killed one drug smuggler and seized 300,000 methamphetamine pills following a firefight at the Myanmar-Thailand border in Chiang Mai's Mae Ai District early August 2.
Fortune Teller Dupes Businesswoman Out of 30 Million Baht
A fortune teller defrauded a 32-year-old businesswoman of over 30 million baht in Ko Lanta by using threats of family calamities to pressure her into buying ritual supplies over four years. Police are investigating after another victim repo
Suspect's Girlfriend Claims She Was Tricked Into Murder Case
The girlfriend of murder suspect "Ball" claims he was deceived into participating in a five-victim killing case after being told he was collecting a debt, and that he was manipulated by fellow suspect "Pong" who threatened his family's safe
Man Claims Dentist Extracted Wrong Tooth
A 64-year-old man is seeking justice after a dentist in Samut Prakan's Theparak area extracted the wrong tooth during his third scheduled procedure, leaving him unable to properly wear his denture and severely affecting his ability to eat.
Student-Dressed Councilman Found Dead After Overnight Disappearance
A 59-year-old tambon council member studying as an undergraduate was found dead in a coconut plantation drainage ditch in Samut Songkhram after disappearing en route to class on August 1; authorities suspect a medical emergency caused him t
Police Clash With Armed Suspect in Tak Bai; Two Officers Killed
Two police officers were killed in a gunfight with an armed suspect at a palm plantation in Tak Bai district, Narathiwat province on August 2, with the shooter still at large despite roadblocks and a coordinated manhunt.