Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Nursing Student Assaulted by Grab Driver, Escapes
A 20-year-old nursing student in Udon Thani reported being sexually assaulted by a Grab driver on July 25 after he forced her to the front seat and touched her inappropriately. She escaped after convincing him to let her visit a friend firs
Uncle and Nephew Busted in Drug Raid with Gun
Police arrested an uncle and nephew in Buriram after a raid uncovered nearly 24,500 methamphetamine tablets, a handgun, and ammunition at their residence on July 26. The suspects were allegedly sourcing drugs from Laotian suppliers.
Monk's Clinic Robbed of Medical Fund During Morning Alms
A thief broke into a monk's quarters at a Buriram monastery during morning alms and stole 6,000 baht in medical savings along with an ATM card and prayer amulet. Police are investigating the burglary at Khlong Nam Sai Monastery, where resid
Hundreds Expel Deputy Abbot Over Ceremony Dispute
Over 100 villagers forced out a deputy abbot at a Chainat temple on July 26 after disputes over ceremony scheduling and his conduct with funeral families. The monk agreed to relocate temporarily to another temple during Buddhist Lent.
Family of Six Loses All in Devastating House Fire
A family of six lost their home and all possessions in a fire that destroyed a two-story house in Phayao Province on July 26, with the cause still under investigation.
Police Summon Two High-Ranking Officials in Local Govt Exam Cheating Scandal
Police have summoned two high-ranking officials and charged 157 people in a corruption scandal involving rigged local government recruitment exams. Investigators discovered suspects altering exam scores at a residence in Nonthaburi's Bang Y
Woman Trapped Five Days Among Piled Trash Rescued by Firefighters
A woman trapped under piled trash in her cluttered Chiang Mai room for five days was rescued by firefighters after calling a neighbor for help. She showed signs of weakness and was hospitalized for evaluation.
Van Crashes Into Parked Truck, 15 Workers Injured
A van carrying 15 Laotian workers crashed into a parked trailer truck on Mittraphap Road in Khon Kaen province on July 26, injuring all passengers who were being transported back to Bangkok.
Former Thai Tennis Coach Found Dead With Knife at Bedside
A 64-year-old former Thai tennis coach was found dead in a locked bedroom in Chon Buri with a knife beside him on July 26; police are investigating whether a former student with whom he'd had recent conflicts was involved.
Thai Woman Arrested in Japan After Drugs Found in Luggage
A 28-year-old Thai woman was arrested at Fukuoka Airport in Japan after crystal methamphetamine was found hidden in a coffee packet in her luggage. Her parents believe she was deceived by a customer who hired her through a luggage-carrying
Indian Passenger Arrested at Suvarnabhumi with 6kg of Etomidate
An Indian passenger was arrested at Suvarnabhumi Airport with 6kg of etomidate, a controlled anesthetic increasingly used in "zombie vapes" that can cause seizures, paralysis and death.
Twin Boys, 7, Drown Together in Buriram Pond
Seven-year-old twin boys drowned in a rice paddy pond in Buriram Province on July 25, devastating their family who had repeatedly warned them against playing near water.