Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Police Seize 22 Motorbikes During Phuket Vegetarian Festival Crackdown
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police seized 22 modified vehicles and took 22 youths for questioning and record-keeping during a crackdown on public disturbances around Saphan Hin during the Vegetarian Festival last night (Oct 12).
Kamala Police Officer Dies in Market Car Park Pickup
PHUKET: A police officer assigned to Kamala Police Station was found dead inside his pickup truck in a market car park yesterday evening (Oct 12), with forensic officers investigating the circumstances of his death.
Roi Et Abbott Flees Temple Raid, Disrobed After Meth Admission
An abbot in Roi Et was disrobed and sent for rehabilitation yesterday, October 12, after admitting to methamphetamine use and testing positive for drugs during a raid at his temple. The operation followed a tip that groups of youths had been gathering at a temple in Nam Kham subdistrict, Suwannaphum district, to take methamphetamine with … The story Meth-using abbot runs from Roi Et temple raid, gets disrobed as seen on Thaiger News.
Teen Killed in Den Chai Shooting After Online Feud
An 18‑year‑old male was shot in the back and killed while riding his motorcycle in Den Chai, Phrae province, after a dispute that began online escalated to a face‑to‑face confrontation. Police say two teenagers on a motorcycle fired three shots from behind, striking the victim once before chasing him down. Two suspects, a 17‑year‑old alleged gunman and an 18‑year‑old driver, have been arrested and a homemade pistol seized.
Pickup Truck Crashes Into Utility Pole, Driver Flees
A pickup truck crashed into a roadside utility pole in Chonburi’s Bang Lamung district, wrecking the vehicle and damaging the streetlight. The driver fled the scene, later returning in different clothes after allegedly going home to change. Police have detained the driver and are proceeding with legal action.
Australian Man Admits Hiding Teen's Body in Pattaya
An Australian man has admitted to hiding the body of a 17‑year‑old Thai girl in a suitcase dumped beside a Pattaya railway line, while denying he murdered her or abducted her for sexual purposes and claiming self‑defence. The case, which began after the girl’s body was found in June, is now proceeding in the Pattaya Provincial Court with witness hearings set for December.
Motorbike Rider Dies After Rear-End Collision With Truck, Struck Again
A 32-year-old motorcycle delivery rider died after crashing into the rear of a 10-wheel truck in Nonthaburi, then was struck again by another motorcycle before the rider fled. Police from Bang Khuang station and the Poh Teck Tung Foundation responded, coordinating with forensic experts. The truck driver reported a strong rear impact, and witnesses said a red motorcycle hit the dead body again before escaping; investigations are ongoing.
18-Wheel Truck Rams Motorcycles, Kills Teen Girl in Chonburi
An 18‑wheel truck lost its brakes on Sukhumvit Road in Bang Lamung, Chonburi, and crashed into three motorcycles waiting for an ambulance. The collision killed a 15‑year‑old girl and seriously injured two other riders. Police are investigating the cause and have taken the truck driver in for questioning.
Man Steals Beer Crate From Shop, Flees on Motorbike
A man stole a beer crate from a grocery store in Udon Thani, fleeing on a motorbike without a helmet. Police used CCTV footage shared online to track down and arrest Natthaphong "Koong" on October 12. He confessed to the theft and said he borrowed the bike.
First Exposed for Scamming Temple Over 8,000 Baht Fuel Money
A man in Udon Thani province posed as a rubber plantation owner to scam a temple and multiple victims out of money by promising to cast a Thao Wetsuwan statue, stealing 8,000 baht for fuel and attempting further frauds involving amulet shirts and ritual items. He also used the temple’s name to collect donations for flood‑relief kitchens, leading to police complaints. The abbot went public after recognizing the fraudster online, prompting an investigation.
Man Killed in Hit-and-Run After Car and Truck Strike
A 53-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run after being struck by a speeding car and then run over by a following truck in Rayong Province. The incident occurred on the evening of October 12, 2026, in Soi Rong Tak, Huai Pong subdistrict. Police are investigating and reviewing nearby CCTV to identify the drivers.
Police Officer Found Dead in Phuket Car with Charcoal Stove
Villagers discovered a 37-year-old police sergeant dead inside his pickup truck at a market parking lot in Kamala, Phuket, with a charcoal stove found in the rear footwell. The officer had been seen driving out from the police quarters alone that morning and was last seen around 9:00 a.m. Authorities are investigating the death and awaiting autopsy results to establish the cause.