Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
64-Year-Old Man Shoots Neighbor Over Mushroom Picking Dispute
A 64-year-old man in Kanchanaburi shot his 35-year-old neighbor in the back after becoming angry that the neighbor had not taken him mushroom picking as promised. The shooter, who was heavily intoxicated, admitted to the act and was arrested by police. The victim was hospitalized with serious injuries but is now out of danger pending surgery to remove the bullet.
Chiang Rai Police Arrest Two Thais Sheltering Six Chinese
Chiang Rai immigration police arrested two Thai nationals for sheltering six Chinese migrants who had entered Thailand illegally from Laos. The migrants had crossed the Mekong River near Chiang Saen and were staying in a rented house in Mae Sai district while awaiting transport further into the country. The Thais face charges of harbouring illegal immigrants, and the Chinese are being held for illegal entry.
Police Arrest 22-Year-Old for Hacking Guard's Phone, Stealing Funds
A 22-year-old man was arrested for hacking a 63-year-old security guard's phone, stealing bank information, and transferring 25,000 baht to his own account. He withdrew the cash, purchased an iPad, and used the rest for personal expenses before discarding the phone. Police apprehended him within 24 hours using CCTV evidence, and the victim commended their rapid response.
Royal Thai Police Chief Highlights Duty on Police Day
Royal Thai Police Commissioner-General Pol Gen Sornram Nomma marked Police Day by outlining the force’s core duties: protecting the monarchy, keeping peace, alleviating suffering, fighting crime and drugs, and earning public trust. He praised officers for their flood‑relief work after heavy rains caused widespread inundation last year. The message closed with a prayer for blessings from religious figures and the royal family.
Bomb Blast Injures Two at Yala Subdistrict Base
Unidentified attackers threw two explosive devices at a Subdistrict Protection Unit base in Ban Bang Sta, Yala, on October 15, 2022. One bomb detonated, wounding two soldiers—one in the leg and the other with an ear injury. Investigators are gathering evidence to identify and prosecute the perpetrators.
Six-Wheel Truck Overturns Carrying Myanmar Workers, 59 Injured
A six-wheel truck carrying Myanmar workers overturned off the road in Bo Thong, Chonburi, injuring 59 people. The driver reported brake failure, with one side locking and the other not working, causing the crash. Rescue teams and police responded, sending the injured to Bo Thong Hospital while investigations continue.
Samut Sakhon Authorities Bust Illegal Hotel in Sting Operation
Samut Sakhon officials raided an unlicensed hotel in Aomnoi subdistrict after an undercover sting revealed it was renting out more than 30 rooms daily. The operation, conducted on October 15, 2026, involved district authorities, provincial officials, police and volunteer defence units. The hotel’s manager was detained and the case forwarded for further investigation.
Bank Staff Foil Call-Center Scam, Save Pensioner's 2 Million Baht
Bank employees in Khun Thale, Surat Thani, spotted a suspicious withdrawal request from a 62-year-old pensioner and alerted police, thwarting a call-center scam that could have stolen over 2 million baht. The woman had already lost about 226,300 baht in earlier transfers to fraudsters posing as a share-app promoter. Police and bank staff worked together to secure her funds and provide guidance on avoiding future fraud.
Wild Elephant Found Dead in Loei Field, Suspected Electric Shock
A wild male elephant was found dead in a rice field near the Phu Luang Wildlife Sanctuary in Loei province. Officials suspect the animal died from an electric shock after discovering a homemade electric fence erected by villagers nearby. Authorities are collecting evidence and plan to pursue legal action, with a veterinary team set to conduct a further examination on October 16.
Israeli Doctor Charged with Smuggling Thai Plants
An Israeli doctor returning from Thailand faces legal proceedings after customs officers found about 300 banana and staghorn fern seedlings in five suitcases at Ben-Gurion Airport is Israel. The man, a resident of central Israel, was stopped after entering the airport’s green customs channel, according to Israel’s Agriculture and Food Security Ministry. Customs inspectors found […]
Korat Man Found Dead with Bruises in Samut Prakan
Police in Samut Prakan are investigating the death of a 41‑year‑old man from Nakhon Ratchasima whose body was found bruised in a construction site accommodation. Forensic teams have collected DNA and blood samples as they work to determine whether the injuries were inflicted or resulted from another cause. The case remains pending autopsy results.
Hospital Security Guard Fined for Reckless Motorcycle Ride
A hospital security guard in Nakhon Ratchasima was fined after a video showed him riding a motorcycle erratically, leading to suspicions he was a drunk policeman. He said he fainted due to high blood pressure and diabetes while returning home from his shift. Police warned him for not wearing a helmet and fined him 100 baht for reckless driving.