Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Shopping Mall Robbery: Motorcycle-Clad Gunman Holds Up Gold Shop, Flees with 1.6 Million Baht in Samut Sakhon
An armed robber in a motorcycle jacket fled a gold shop in a Samut Sakhon shopping mall with 1.6 million baht in gold on May 1, prompting police to launch a manhunt.
Police General Tawee Makes Merit Offerings at Buddhist and Chinese Temples in Tak Bai and Sungai Kolok; Community Rallies to Support Justice and Safety
Police General Tawee visited Buddhist and Chinese temples in Narathiwat's Tak Bai and Sungai Kolok districts, making merit offerings while community members expressed support for his leadership and frustration over an unsolved criminal case
Family Insists They Can Manage Alone, Won't Accept Donations as 5-Year-Old Girl Asks Rescuers 'Will I Die Too?' After Parents Killed in Pickup Crash Into Tree
A 5-year-old girl survived a pickup truck crash in Nakhon Ratchasima that killed both her parents on April 30, but her family has rejected donations and assistance, warning the public against exploitation scams following the tragedy.
Outraged Community Members Beat Murder Suspect Before Police Arrest in Australia
A 47-year-old man suspected of murdering a 5-year-old Aboriginal girl in Alice Springs was beaten unconscious by over 200 community members before police arrested him on April 30. The child's body was found the same morning, and the suspect
Hit-and-run driver who struck Associate Professor Surasawat while cycling turns himself in
The driver in a fatal hit-and-run that killed Chiang Mai University Associate Professor Surasawat Sukswasdi while he was cycling has surrendered to police. The incident sparked calls from cycling groups for enhanced safety measures across C
Police Arrest Woman Illegally Selling Electronic Cigarettes Online, Seize Large Cache
Police arrested a 32-year-old Bangkok woman and seized 2,535 electronic cigarettes from her apartment after investigating illegal online sales conducted through social media.
Thawee Presents Evidence to Implicate 'Masterminds' in Kamalsakdi Murder Case; Police Abandon Neutrality and Issue Arrest Warrants as Concerns Grow Over 'Cover-Up' Attempts Involving Montri and Decho
A Thai Nation Party legal team presented evidence implicating additional suspects in the Kamalsakdi murder case, with party leader Thawee Sodsong urging police to issue arrest warrants for two individuals while warning of potential cover-up
Thai Government Welcomes Transfer of Aung San Suu Kyi to House Arrest, Pledges Support for Myanmar Peace and Stability
Thailand welcomed Myanmar's transfer of Aung San Suu Kyi to house arrest and pledged support for the country's peace process, with Deputy PM Sihasak discussing bilateral ties during an April visit to Naypyidaw.
Football Player's Shooter Surrenders—Turns Out to Be Soldier, Claims Self-Defense; Police File 3 Charges, Reveal Trigger of Incident
A 20-year-old soldier shot and killed footballer Adinun, 29, after a match in Songkhla province on April 30, claiming self-defense during a dispute that escalated from the game. Police charged him with premeditated homicide and illegal fire
Mystery Deaths of Indian Family Within 12 Hours After Eating Watermelon; Police Rush to Investigate
Four family members in Mumbai died within 12 hours of eating watermelon, with police investigating whether bacterial contamination or toxins were responsible for the sudden onset of severe vomiting and diarrhea.
Labor Minister Juldej Expresses Deep Sorrow Over Rider's Death in Traffic Accident, Accelerates Social Security Compensation and Pushes New Law Protecting Informal Workers
Labor Minister Juldej expressed condolences over a 27-year-old delivery rider's traffic death and ordered accelerated Social Security compensation while pushing legislative reforms to protect informal platform workers.
Tone Bangkaew Lodges Complaint with Police Commander Seeking Justice, Claims Coercion from Big Turtle to Cancel Debt Contract
Amulet dealer Tone Bangkaew filed a police complaint alleging he was coerced into canceling a debt contract during unauthorized meetings with a deputy police commander in April. He claims unfavorable terms were imposed and his personal asse