Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Drug-Crazed Man Hijacks Pickup, Four Passengers in Vehicle Escape
A drug-intoxicated man hijacked a pickup truck with four passengers aboard in Prachuap Khiri Khan, but the driver's wife managed to escape with the children by jumping from the moving vehicle near a rice paddy.
Ladprao Beer Bar Fire Death Toll Reaches 37
A 25-year-old woman has become the 37th victim of the Ladprao beer bar fire that broke out in mid-July, succumbing to her injuries at a Bangkok hospital this week.
Wild Bull Dies After Trapped in Snare at Khao Sam Roi Yot
A large male wild bull died at Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park after its leg was severed by an animal snare, with authorities finding the animal collapsed in a water channel on July 28 and determining death was caused by blood infection from
Thai Police Coordinate With Georgia to Find Missing Man
Thai police are coordinating with Georgian authorities to locate Hlun Solo, a YouTuber and Chulalongkorn University graduate who has been missing in Georgia for over two weeks.
Ice Cream Vendor Arrested for Assaulting Tourists at Kata Beach
PHUKET: An ice cream vendor was arrested after allegedly attacking two foreign tourists at Kata Beach today (July 29), with police later confirming he tested positive for methamphetamine and admitted using the drug before the incident.
Man Rescued From Footbridge Before Jumping
Police rescued a 36-year-old man from a Saraburi footbridge on July 29 after he climbed onto the railing threatening to jump; officers negotiated with him for hours before pulling him to safety as he struggled with depression, joblessness,
Japanese Card Shop Offers 1 Million Yen Bounty for Pokemon Thief
A Japanese card shop in Gifu Prefecture is offering 1 million yen for information leading to the arrest of thieves who robbed the store of Pokemon cards during a midnight break-in on July 22, releasing CCTV footage to aid the search.
Fugitive Arrested After Shooting at Restaurant Over Waitress
A 43-year-old man wanted for shooting a waitress over a service dispute in 2011 was arrested after 15 years on the run in Uttaradit province. He faces attempted murder charges for the incident at a Pak Chom restaurant where he shot the vict
British Vlogger Posts Racist Rant, Claims AI Altered Video
British vlogger DannyBoy83 posted a racist rant against Thai people before claiming AI altered the video, but analysis found no evidence of digital manipulation. Harper made the tirade after an alleged altercation at a Bangkok bar and later
Cambodian Boxer Arrested Again on Drug Charges
Prominent Cambodian boxer Gaga Paeminburi was arrested again on drug charges in Cambodia, sparking accusations from local media that Thai coaches encouraged his drug use—claims Thai Muay Thai insiders deny.
Insurance Customer Assaults Claims Adjuster at Police Station
A man assaulted an insurance claims adjuster at Saiyai police station on July 29 after the adjuster denied his car accident claim just hours after he purchased a new policy, citing suspicion over the timing.
Police General Refuses Settlement in Newin Defamation Case
Police General Seripisut Temiyaves refused to settle a defamation case with Buriram United chairman Newin Chidchob, saying he wants to prove his claims are true and will proceed through normal legal channels with trial set for August 17.