Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Officials Rescue Elderly Sisters Abused by Grandsons in Phatthalung
Officials in Phatthalung rescued two elderly sisters who had been locked up, beaten, and extorted for money by their grandsons. The 18‑year‑old grandson, known for drug use, opened the door after nearly an hour of negotiation. Both sisters were taken to hospital for treatment and the grandsons are undergoing drug screening and further assessment.
Police Seize M16, Shotguns, Explosives in Narathiwat Raid
Police in Narathiwat province raided a secret weapons cache, seizing an M16 rifle, shotguns, pistols, explosives, and over 100 rounds of ammunition. They said the cache was being prepared for a major attack planned for October 1, 2026. Forensic teams are now examining the weapons for DNA, fingerprints, and links to previous incidents.
New Immigration Chief Begins Duties at Suvarnabhumi Airport
Police Lt. Gen. Nopasinp Punsawat began his tenure as Immigration Bureau Commissioner with a visit to Suvarnabhumi Airport, ordering strict screening to combat transnational crime while assisting passengers affected by flight cancellations and lost luggage. He also announced an expansion of automatic passport gates to more nationalities and stressed the need to balance security with welcoming tourism.
61-Year-Old Woman Drowns While Shrimp Fishing in Lam Takhong Canal
A 61‑year‑old woman drowned while shrimping in a tributary of the Lam Takhong canal in Nakhon Ratchasima’s Si Khiao district on 1 October. Her husband heard her call for help, saw only her hat floating, and alerted rescuers who later recovered her body. Police suspect a cramp in the cool water and an underwater current caused the accident.
DSI Seizes 77 Million Baht in Ranong Drug Bust
DSI led a joint operation in Ranong province that seized assets worth about 77 million baht linked to the Kokhao transnational drug network. Officers confiscated 16 fishing boats, land, roughly 30 vehicles and over 50 bank accounts during raids on September 30–October 1, 2069. Officials said they will pursue the network’s leaders and financiers and work to cut off maritime drug‑smuggling routes.
Electric Car Crashes Into Bangkok Kuan Yin Shrine, Injuring Several
BANGKOK — 1 October 2026, Several people were injured after an electric car lost control and crashed into the Kuan Yin Shrine at the Tian Fah Foundation on Yaowarat Road in Bangkok’s Samphanthawong district. The accident was reported at 13:13 on 1 October 2026. The electric sedan reportedly veered off the road and crashed into […]
Police Seize 600kg Ice in Tea Bags at Tak Bai
Police in Narathiwat seized 600 kilograms of ice hidden in tea bags at a house in Tak Bai, with a street value over 40 million baht. The joint police‑military‑administrative operation followed a tip that the property was being used as a staging point for cross‑border drug smuggling. Investigators are now hunting the house owner and his associates.
Pickup Truck Hits Fuel Pump, Sparks Fire in Suphan Buri
A 62-year-old driver lost control of his pickup after the engine stalled, crashing into a fuel pump at a gas station in Suphan Buri and sparking a fire. Firefighters extinguished the blaze with no injuries reported. Police are investigating the incident and arranging compensation for the station owner.
Surachai Suksai Takes Command as Phuket Police Chief
PHUKET: Pol Maj Gen Surachai Suksai formally took command of Phuket Provincial Police today (Oct 1), pledging to improve safety for residents and tourists while tackling drugs, transnational crime, cybercrime and traffic problems.
Police Arrest Chinese Fraud Suspect and Ex-South Korean Coach
Immigration police arrested two transnational fugitives on October 1, 2026: a Chinese man wanted for a 200‑million‑baht property fraud who had overstayed his visa by 578 days, and a former South Korean football coach who had evaded a 20‑year‑old fraud case involving fake promises to join a football club. The Chinese suspect is linked to an INTERPOL red notice for using forged documents to secure loans, while the South Korean coach allegedly defrauded six victims of about 250,000 baht each. Authorities say the coach may have continued similar scams targeting Thai clubs and are expanding the investigation.
Teen Shot in Abdomen on Patong Hill, Phuket
PHUKET: A 17-year-old boy was shot in the abdomen after two men on a motorbike approached the motorcycle he was riding with two friends on Patong Hill late last night (Sept 30).
Pattaya Prosecutors Indict Two Men in Russian Siblings Murder
Pattaya prosecutors have indicted two men on nine charges in the Russian siblings’ murder case, with Pattaya Provincial Court accepting the indictment yesterday, September 30. The charges stem from the July disappearance and deaths of a Russian brother and sister in Huai Yai, Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri. The defendants are Thana Kerdthong, known as … The story Pattaya prosecutors indict 2 in Russian siblings murder case as seen on Thaiger News.