Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Education Ministry Sends Legal Team to Support Student Allegedly Assaulted by Officer
A 20-year-old student server alleges a Kanchanaburi police sergeant sexually assaulted her at a restaurant in May, with the Education Ministry sending a legal team to support her case after security footage emerged in August.
Authorities Investigate Young Dugong Found Dead in Phang Nga
A young dugong found decomposed on a Phang Nga beach had its head, fins, and tail cut by sharp objects, prompting authorities to investigate whether the protected marine mammal was illegally tampered with after death.
Two Young Children Hit by Car at Dormitory in Nakhon Ratchasima
A 2-year-old and 4-year-old were struck by a sedan driving up an incline at a Nakhon Ratchasima dormitory on August 1; both children sustained injuries but no broken bones were detected in initial exams.
PM Anutin Vows Tough Justice in Chonburi Five-Murder Case
Five murder victims, including two Russian siblings, were discovered buried in Chonburi's Bang Lamung district, prompting PM Anutin to visit the sites and vow strict prosecution without sentence reductions for those convicted.
Deputy Education Minister Supports Waitress in Police Misconduct Case
A Deputy Education Minister provided legal support to a 20-year-old waitress testifying against a police officer accused of harassment in Kanchanaburi, with a disciplinary committee hearing evidence and closed-circuit footage on August 1.
Authorities Raid Chumphon Warehouse, Seize Chinese Goods
Authorities raided a Chumphon warehouse on August 1, seizing Chinese-origin goods including electronics, generators, and secondhand clothing stored across four locations.
Thai Woman Cleared in Ice Drug Case Returns Home
A Thai woman detained at Fukuoka Airport in July with methamphetamine hidden in a coffee packet has been cleared of drug trafficking charges and returned home after Japanese prosecutors found insufficient evidence against her.
Court Denies Bail for Two Men Accused of Brutal Twin Murders
A Pattaya court denied bail for two men accused of murdering Russian siblings and a family of three in Chachoengsao Province, citing severe charges and flight risk. Both suspects remain in custody pending trial.
Farmer Dies Crushed Under Tractor in Irrigation Canal
A 61-year-old farmer in Ayutthaya province died when his tractor overturned in an irrigation canal and trapped him beneath the machine on August 1. His wife discovered the submerged vehicle after he failed to return home for lunch.
Trailer Flips on Overpass, Crushes EV; Three Injured
A trailer truck lost control on an overpass in Chonburi Province and flipped onto a green electric vehicle, leaving three people injured in the August 1 crash at Nong Mai Daeng.
Daughter-in-law Arrested After Killing Mother-in-law in Phuket Home
A 36-year-old daughter-in-law has been arrested for fatally attacking her 74-year-old mother-in-law at a Phuket home, despite appearing to provide good care for the elderly woman. Police are investigating the motive, noting the suspect has
Police Chief Orders Investigation Into Video of Officer Striking Teen
A Khon Kaen traffic police officer faces investigation after a viral video showed him striking a teenager's head until bleeding near Nong Koet Marsh in Ban Pet district.