Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Obsessed Man Demolishes Shop After Being Rejected
A man arrested in Chanthaburi after destroying a grocery store and vehicle worth nearly 200,000 baht had repeatedly pursued the shop owner romantically before she rejected him. Police say he has a history of violent property destruction tar
Forestry Department Raids Rubber Company in Songkhla Protected Zone
The Forestry Department raided Thai Hua Rubber Company in Songkhla's protected forest reserves after complaints, finding the company operating on over 103 rai of reserved land with incomplete lease documentation.
Temple Leader Files Complaint Over Missing Transformer
A temple leader filed a police misconduct complaint after thieves stole electrical equipment worth 260,000 baht in April; police claimed it was sold and couldn't be recovered, but then a crane company mysteriously returned part of it just d
Teenager Arrested for Killing Grandmother in Nakhon Ratchasima
A 17-year-old grandson has been arrested for fatally stabbing his 67-year-old grandmother in Nakhon Ratchasima after she refused to give him the full amount of money he demanded.
Woman Chased Home by Two Cambodian Men, Neighbors Apprehend Suspects
A 31-year-old woman was chased home and threatened by two Cambodian men in Satun province on July 21; neighbors apprehended the suspects after the victim posted about the incident on social media.
Young Police Officer Dies in Motorcycle Crash
A 33-year-old Sakon Nakhon police officer died after a late-night motorcycle crash near the police station grounds, with sand piles in the road possibly contributing to the accident.
Nonthaburi Minibus Driver Charged After Girl Falls, Sustains Injuries
A minibus driver in Nonthaburi faces charges after a schoolgirl fell from the moving vehicle on Kanchanaphisek Road, suffering head injuries and body abrasions on July 24.
Cattle Truck Overturns, Five Cows Escape in Rayong
A cattle truck overturned on Rayong's Highway 36 on July 24, with five cows escaping onto the roadway while the driver sustained only minor injuries near Ma Boe district.
Hospital Admits to Gathering in Neonatal ICU Before Infant's Death
Ang Thong Hospital admitted staff held a meal gathering in the neonatal ICU, and a five-day-old infant died from a bloodstream infection the following day; the hospital has launched an investigation into infection control procedures.
Two Men Arrested Smuggling 1.3 Million Baht Across Mekong
Military river patrol officers in Chiang Rai seized 1.3 million baht from a Thai and Lao national attempting to smuggle cash across the Mekong River in Chiang Saen District during a routine border inspection.
Student Critically Injured After Falling Through Second-Floor Roof
A Grade 9 student in Nonthaburi Province suffered critical injuries including a fractured neck after falling through a deteriorated roof while retrieving earbuds during school break.
Police Bust Illegal Factory, Seize 200,000 Counterfeit Coffee and Cocoa Units
Police busted an illegal factory in Saraburi Province, seizing 200,000 counterfeit units of Nescafé, Ovaltine, and Downy products worth 2.6 million baht. Four suspects were arrested after convenience store operators reported being sold fake