Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Five Rangers Killed in Narathiwat Border Attack
Five paramilitary rangers were killed in an attack on a Narathiwat checkpoint on July 22nd, prompting authorities to intensify martial law enforcement in Thailand's volatile southern border province.
Foreign Nominee Network Controls 22 Land Plots on Ko Lanta Worth 2 Billion Baht
A foreign nominee network controlled 22 land plots worth over 2 billion baht on Ko Lanta through multiple shell companies, authorities discovered during a crackdown in Krabi province.
Man Arrested for Snatching Tourist's Handbag Worth 100,000 Baht
A 48-year-old man was arrested in Bangkok after snatching a luxury handbag worth 100,000 baht from an Italian tourist, with the stolen item recovered during his capture.
Four Rescued After Speedboat Capsizes in Rough Seas Off Kram Island
Four people were rescued after their speedboat capsized in rough seas near Kram Island off Chachoengsao Province on July 24, with all passengers safely extracted and no serious injuries reported. Authorities attributed the incident to stron
Parents Question Death of 5-Day-Old Baby in Hospital ICU
Parents of a newborn who died five days after birth at Ang Thong Hospital are questioning the circumstances, citing a nurse's repeated urgent calls about cremation and inconsistent information on the cause of death. Police are preparing to
Foreign Resident Dumps Trash, Verbally Assaults Housekeeper in Chonburi
A foreign resident in Chonburi dumped trash at his neighbor's gate, then his son verbally assaulted and attempted to physically attack a Thai housekeeper when she tried to dispose of it, with the incident caught on security camera.
Wife Hires Detective, Catches School Director's Affair With Best Friend
A Southern Thailand school principal was caught in a secret affair with his wife's best friend of ten years after she hired a detective and installed GPS tracking on his vehicle.
Parents Demand Answers After Newborn Dies in ICU During Hospital Banquet
Parents of a five-day-old infant who died in a Thai provincial hospital's pediatric ICU are demanding answers after a Chinese banquet was held in the unit near the baby's incubator with unmasked staff present. The family suspects the unsani
Police Link Hospital Theft Suspect to Crimes in 11 Facilities
A 54-year-old man arrested in Kalasin has confessed to stealing from Yangtalad Hospital and is now linked to thefts at 11 hospitals across seven Northeastern provinces between February and July.
Panel Investigates Burial Site of Gun Used in MP Shooting
A House committee investigating an MP's shooting visited a Navy facility to verify claims that the gun used in the March attack was destroyed and buried in 2021, though no excavation was conducted to confirm the weapon's presence.
Student Fractures Neck After Falling Through School Roof
A Grade 9 student in Bang Kruai district suffered a fractured neck after falling through a deteriorating school roof while retrieving earphones during lunch break on July 24, prompting the school to warn students against accessing dangerous
Two Cambodian Men Arrested After Stalking Bangkok Resident
Two Cambodian men were arrested after allegedly stalking and attempting to force their way into a Bangkok home where a Thai woman was staying, leaving her traumatized and unwilling to return.