Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
University Launches Investigation Into Lecturer's Loan Scheme
A university lecturer has been suspended and is under investigation for allegedly borrowing tens of thousands of baht from a female student and refusing to repay it, while also facing charges for unauthorized fee collection.
Man Arrested for Stealing Temple Donation Box, Squandering Funds on Online Gambling
A 34-year-old man was arrested at a Bangkok temple after admitting he stole a donation box and lost the money to online gambling, then returned to commit the same crime again.
Former Employee Arrested in Death of Ex-National Tennis Player
A Myanmar national employed for just one month was arrested after strangling and stabbing a 64-year-old former tennis player in Chachoengsao on July 26, then transferring 37,500 baht from the victim's account. CCTV footage tracked the suspe
Police Arrest Seven Myanmar Nationals in Bangkok Migrant Bust
Police arrested seven Myanmar nationals during a Bangkok checkpoint after finding five undocumented migrants hidden in a vehicle; the two drivers admitted they were transporting the group to Samut Prakan for 900 baht per person.
Land Dispute Sparked Shooting Spree That Killed Two, Brother Says
A property dispute over a contested family land access route sparked a shooting rampage in Nonthaburi Province on July 28, killing two relatives and injuring four others, the shooter's brother revealed. The 59-year-old gunman apparently bel
Two Chinese Burglary Suspects Arrested at Bangkok Airport
Two Chinese nationals wanted for burglaries at a luxury Nonthaburi housing estate were arrested at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport on July 28 after being tracked by immigration officers. The pair allegedly stole gold, cash and handbags worth
Dead Man's Brother Vows No Forgiveness For Nephew In Land Dispute Shooting
A man fatally shot his uncle and aunt over a decade-long land dispute in Nonthaburi province, injuring four others, while the victim's brother vows he will never forgive his nephew and demands maximum prosecution.
Quick-Thinking Shop Owner Thwarts Counterfeit Bill Scam
A shop owner in Chumphon Province spotted counterfeit 1,000-baht notes during a suspicious money-transfer request on July 27, prompting two men to flee on a motorcycle when she refused the fake bills.
Chlorine Tank Explodes at Phuket Water Authority
A chlorine storage tank exploded at Phuket City Municipality's water facility on Damrong Road on July 28, prompting emergency response from fire and chemical teams while authorities investigated the cause and managed gas leakage risks.
Murder Warrant Issued for Former Thai Tennis Coach
A murder warrant has been issued for a Myanmar national accused of killing a 64-year-old prominent tennis coach found dead in his Chachoengsao bedroom, with police launching a manhunt to prevent his escape across the Thai-Myanmar border.
Worker Dies After Pickup Truck Plunges Into University Wastewater Pond
A worker drowned after his pickup truck plunged into a university wastewater pond in Nakhon Si Thammarat province on July 27, just three days into his new job at the facility.
Deputy Police Chief Declines Transfer, Seeks to Serve Until Retirement
Senior Deputy Police Chief Niran Lumsri declined a transfer, invoking the National Police Act to request serving the remaining two years until his retirement with the Royal Thai Police rather than moving to another agency.