Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Crew Member Dies From Electric Shock at Concert Event
A concert crew member named Konvoi died from electric shock while dismantling the stage after heavy rain created dangerous water pooling in the performance area. The incident has prompted safety warnings about electrical hazards near speake
Police Officer Shot, Returns Fire in Pattani Attack
A Yala police officer was ambushed and shot in the leg by four gunmen in Pattani on July 26, but returned fire before the attackers escaped by boat and motorcycle.
Man Dies After Collapsing During Soccer Game in Phuket
A 50-year-old man collapsed and died at Saphan Hin Sports Center in Phuket on July 26 while playing soccer with friends, despite immediate CPR efforts and rescue response.
Thai Police Honor Officer Influencers for Crime Prevention Content
Thai police honored officer-influencers who create crime prevention content on social media, awarding Sergeant Theeraphattana Mudchad for her popular "Moo First Doi Tao" channel as part of a broader strategy to reach the public with safety
Police Bust Gun-Making Ring Hidden Behind Fake Facebook Accounts
Police arrested a 39-year-old man in Amnat Charoen province on July 26 after discovering he was manufacturing and selling homemade .22-caliber rifles through multiple disguised Facebook accounts that he constantly deleted and reopened to ev
Police Raid Illegal Chinese Gambling Den Operating from Luxury Hotel
Police raided a luxury hotel in Nonthaburi on July 26, discovering an illegal Chinese gambling and drug operation serving over 40 foreign nationals, leading to four arrests and seizure of narcotics, gambling equipment, and cash.
Baby Survives Vegetable Truck Crash That Killed Two
A vegetable delivery truck crashed into a trailer truck near Kalasin early morning, killing the driver and a passenger, though a baby held by a survivor emerged unharmed from the wreckage.
Police Raid Nonthaburi Hotel Operating Illegal Gambling and Drug Ring
Police arrested a Chinese man and three Myanmar nationals after raiding a Nonthaburi hotel on July 26, where authorities found a sophisticated illegal gambling and drug operation exclusively serving Chinese customers.
Drunk Driver Charged After Two Killed in Thalang Crash
A Myanmar national faces charges after a drunk-driving crash in Thalang killed two people and injured two others when his vehicle struck a motorcycle and parked bikes.
Authorities Seize B2.1bn in Krabi Land in Nominee Scam
Authorities are moving to reclaim 126 rai of land valued at B2.1 billion in Krabi after exposing a foreign nominee scheme allegedly operated by a British national controlling properties on Koh Por in Koh Lanta district.
Chinese Tourist Fights Rape Allegations and Escalating Demands
A 54-year-old Chinese tourist says he paid 70,000 baht to settle a rape allegation in Bangkok, but was stopped at the airport when the same woman filed a second complaint demanding an additional 150,000 baht, preventing his departure from T
South African Tourist Arrested With Ammunition at Phuket Airport
A 27-year-old South African tourist was arrested at Phuket Airport after security detected six bullets and a magazine in his luggage during X-ray screening of departing passengers.