Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Pickup Truck Collides With Dump Truck, Driver Dies
A pickup truck collided with a dump truck on a Phayao highway July 30, killing the driver after the vehicle crashed into a parked semi-trailer and trapped him in the wreckage.
Man Stabbed While Trying to Help Friend, Then Arrested Again
A 20-year-old man was stabbed in the face during a violent confrontation at a neighbor's home in Nonthaburi on July 11, after he allegedly broke in to help a friend. Despite initially reconciling with his neighbor, he was later arrested on
Navy Seizes 300kg Ice Worth $10M in Nong Khai Bust
Navy patrol units in Nong Khai arrested one suspect and seized 300kg of methamphetamine worth approximately $10 million near the Mekong River in a coordinated anti-trafficking operation.
Woman Claims Lottery Ticket Vanished Before 6 Million Baht Prize Win
A woman claims a lottery vendor lost her pre-ordered ticket worth 6 million baht after it won first prize in Thailand's June 16 drawing, but conflicting accounts from two vendors have left the dispute unresolved.
Police Bust Unlicensed Dental Clinic Operating Over 10 Years in Buriram
Police in Buriram arrested three suspects operating an unlicensed dental clinic for over a decade, seizing equipment and medications after a patient discovered the absence of standard X-ray machines. The unqualified practitioners risked exp
Thai Police Clarify Georgia Investigation Framework in Death Case
Thai police clarified that Georgia's investigation into the death of "Hloon Solo" Baworntat Pengsuk using Article 115 of the penal code is a legal framework for gathering evidence, not a conclusion about the cause of death or criminal guilt
Police Arrest Fugitive Money Mule on Phuket Tour Boat
Police arrested a fugitive wanted for fraud and tech crimes on a Coral Island tour boat south of Phuket after he tested positive for methamphetamine, with damages from his cases exceeding one million baht.
Agile Thief Scales Ladder to Steal High-Voltage Cables from Rice Mill
A thief climbed a ladder and disabled security cameras to steal high-voltage cables from a rice mill in Uthai Thani Province, causing millions of baht in damages in the July 28 theft.
Police Deploy Teams to Aid Mae Ai Flood Victims
Police volunteer teams are helping Mae Ai District residents clean up after July 30 flooding that damaged homes and blocked roads, with officers also monitoring landslide-prone areas for safety risks.
Couple Lost and Drowns After Car Plunges Into Canal
A man and woman drowned after their sedan plunged into an irrigation canal in Chiang Mai while they were lost and asking for directions, with their bodies discovered days later when rescuers recovered the vehicle from the water.
Taiwan Fugitive Arrested in Surat Thani
A Chinese fugitive wanted in Taiwan was arrested in Surat Thani on July 28 after highway police stopped an SUV carrying an undocumented passenger who had illegally re-entered the country.
Insurer Disputes Claim After Customer Attacks Adjuster
A Roojai Insurance customer assaulted the company's adjuster at Sai Yai Police Station after the insurer questioned details of a rear-end collision claim filed just hours after purchasing coverage, citing inconsistencies at the accident sce