Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Authorities Seize 22,000 Illegal Cigarettes in Koh Kaew Shop
PHUKET; Authorities seized more than 22,000 illegal cigarettes from a shop in Koh Kaew during a raid yesterday (Oct 1), Mueang Phuket District officials reported.
Suspect Escapes Police Cell, Flees Flood Stress, Recaptured in Bangkok
Parinya ‘Noo’ Miphumirou, 35, escaped from Sueksasara Police Station after tricking a guard into buying rice and kicking the cell door open, citing stress from flooding at the Criminal Court. He fled by taxi to Ram Inthra Soi 77 and was arrested in a rented house on Soi Khu Bon 2‑1 in Bangkok on October 1. Police have charged him with escaping judicial detention and damaging public property, and he will be remanded to court on September 2.
Police Probe Bomb Found in Motorcycle Sidecar at Narathiwat PT Station
An improvised explosive device was found hidden in a motorcycle sidecar outside a PT gas station in Narathiwat’s Tak Bai district on the evening of October 1, 2026. No injuries or deaths were reported. Police secured the scene, began an investigation, and coordinated with other agencies to ensure public safety.
Police Hunt Son Who Beat Father to Death With Hoe
Cha-am police are hunting a 29‑year‑old man who beat his elderly father to death with a hoe after a disagreement about spraying insecticide. The mother tried to intervene but had to escape when the son threatened her as well. Officers found the victim with severe head injuries at a cattle pen and are now seeking an arrest warrant for the suspect.
Teen Girl Swept Into Drain, Drowns In Kanchanaburi Flood
Fourteen‑year‑old girl drowned after being swept into a drain by flash flooding in Thong Pha Phum, Kanchanaburi. A friend attempted to rescue her with a branch but could not overcome the strong current. Rescue crews recovered her body and police are investigating the incident.
Jealous Village Head Shoots Girlfriend, Then Commits Suicide
On October 1, 2026, a jealous village headman shot his 36-year-old girlfriend dead in front of her mother at a rented room in Ban Ta Khun, Surat Thani province. He then turned the same 9mm pistol on himself, committing suicide. Police said the couple had a history of quarrels driven by jealousy.
Fire Destroys Four Dorms at Pattani Islamic School
A fire broke out at the renowned Bulaohkape pondok (Islamic school) in Yarang district, Pattani province, destroying four student dormitory buildings on October 1, 2026. Officials are working with forensic investigators to determine the cause of the blaze, which shocked local residents due to the school's prominence in the southern border region. Further updates will be issued as the investigation progresses.
Worker Killed in Bangkok Construction Site Soil Slide
The man was trapped about three meters underground when a soil slide occurred at a construction site on Sukhumvit 71 in Bangkok. Rescue teams recovered his body and pronounced him dead at 19:50. Police have taken over the investigation.
Sutthisarn Police Probe Guard After Prisoner Escapes Cell
Sutthisarn Police Station has launched an investigation after a guard allowed a theft suspect to break out of his cell and flee. The suspect, Parinya, had been detained since September 24 and was due to be moved to court but remained at the station because of flooding. Police chief Phonthep Chaloemkiat has appointed a fact‑finding committee to finish its probe within 15 days.
Bangkok Police Distribute Aid to Flood-Hit Athletes Village
Pravej Police Station officers assisted flood victims in Bangkok's Athletes Village by distributing drinking water, cooked meals, and halal food. They also delivered medicines on behalf of the Metropolitan Police Commissioner to a shelter at Sri Phuttha School. The relief operation took place on September 30 at 4:00 p.m.
Rescue Underway After Bangkok Landslide Traps Man in Pipe
A landslide in Bangkok's Watthana district trapped a man inside an underground pipe about three metres deep. Emergency services responded quickly and began rescue efforts after arriving at the scene around 7:02 PM. Authorities are continuing efforts to free the victim.
Motorbike Rider Dies After Being Crushed by 18-Wheel Truck in Chonburi
An early afternoon crash in Chonburi saw a motorcyclist lose control on sand, veer into the path of an 18‑wheel truck and be crushed to death. The rider, identified as 31‑year‑old Phongsitti from Sa Kaeo, died instantly despite wearing a helmet. Police are investigating the incident, using dashcam footage from a witness to reconstruct the events.