Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Gunman Sought in Temple Shooting Dies by Suicide
A 23-year-old man accused of killing one person and wounding two others in a temple shooting in Bangkok died by suicide early August 2 as police surrounded his condominium hideout.
Century-Old Wooden House Gutted By Fire in Chachoengsao
A century-old wooden house in Chachoengsao's Ban Bueng district burned to near-total destruction on August 1, with the cause still under investigation despite the owner having switched off the main circuit breaker before leaving.
Prison Defends Release of Inmates Before Mass Murder Case
The Department of Corrections defended its release of inmates connected to a mass murder case, stating both were freed upon completing court-ordered sentences and one was placed under post-release monitoring as required by law.
Decorated Police Officer Found Dead in Car
A decorated police sergeant was found dead in his car at a Bangkok apartment on August 1 after his family reported being unable to reach him; authorities discovered smoking apparatus at the scene and sent the body for autopsy.
Suspect Fluke Faces Further Interrogation in Five-Body Murder Case
Suspect Fluke returned for further questioning in connection with a five-body murder case in Chonburi, with police seeking clarification on multiple unresolved issues to strengthen their investigation.
Survivor Reveals Alleged Serial Killer's Attack on Her Mother
A woman narrowly survived a brutal 2026 attack by a murder suspect now accused of killing five people in Chon Buri, suffering severe head trauma and throat wounds before escaping on a motorcycle.
Police Arrest Motorbike Rider Stealing ECU Units
Police arrested a 21-year-old motorcycle thief who disguised himself as a food delivery rider to steal ECU units from parked bikes near BTS stations in Bangkok. He confessed to over 50 thefts across multiple jurisdictions and earned hundred
Man Shot Dead at Girlfriend's Funeral in Bangkok Temple
A 27-year-old man was shot dead at his girlfriend's funeral in Bangkok on August 1st after he had fatally shot her just days earlier; two bystanders were also wounded in the attack.
Farmer Drowns After Tractor Overturns Into Ayutthaya Canal
A 61-year-old farmer drowned in Ayutthaya's Bang Ban district after his tractor overturned into an irrigation canal and trapped him underwater on Saturday afternoon.
Vietnamese Woman Arrested in Drug Smuggling Scheme
Two Vietnamese nationals were arrested in a cross-border drug smuggling network that recruited a Thai woman to smuggle methamphetamine to Japan; she was later released due to insufficient evidence but exposed the operation to authorities.
PM Urges Media to Avoid 'Tourist' Label in Russian Murder Case
Prime Minister Anuthon Charnvirakul urged media outlets not to label the five murder victims in Chachoengsao as tourists, noting the two Russians had lived in Thailand for seven years, while police investigate links between the killings and
Court Denies Bail for Two Men in Five Chonburi Murders
A Pattaya court rejected bail for two men accused of murdering five people, including a Russian brother and sister, whose bodies were found buried in Chonburi, citing flight risk and the severity of the charges.