Policeman, pregnant wife shot dead by oil smuggling gang
A POLICEMAN and his six-month pregnant wife were shot dead while trying to arrest members of an oil smuggling gang with two later rounded up while the third one is being chased, Amarin TV said this morning (May 13). Pol. Sgt. Maj. Sakon Banlu, 43, head of a platoon at Amnat Charoen provincial police, […]
Read MoreDrunk cabbie hits and kills policeman
AN INTOXICATED taxi driver hit a traffic policeman who was flagging down a car at a charity run at 6 a.m. this morning (Apr. 28) and he later died at the hospital, Amarin TV said. Pol. Lt. Assada Chamniansri, 54, attached to Bang Khen police station, was on duty directing traffic at the mini […]
Read MoreEx-village head, 15 policemen get jail for colleague’s murder at party
THE MURDER of a highway policeman at a party given by a former village headman in Mueang district of Nakhon Pathom province last September led to 15 policemen and seven civilians including the ex-village headman being jailed for 1.4-2 years for dereliction of duty and helping officers in wrongful conduct today (Apr. 9), Naewna […]
Read MorePoliceman among 32 nabbed in Phuket gambling den raid
AS A police officer who was among 32 gamblers arrested during a raid on a Phuket gambling den soon after midnight last night (Apr. 6) still refuses to give a statement the island province’s Police Chief has ordered his superior to investigate the facts, Naewna newspaper said. A team from Phuket City police station […]
Read MoreKiwi brothers slapped with 5 charges for assaulting Phuket policeman
TWO BROTHERS from New Zealand who tried to snatch a Phuket policeman’s pistol during a tussle after they were chased and stopped for speeding on their motorcycles face five charges, TV Channel 7 said this afternoon (Mar. 18). After a meeting attended by Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat and Phuket Provincial Police Commander Pol. Maj. […]
Read MoreForeigners assault Phuket policeman after being chased over traffic violation
TWO motorcycle-riding foreign men refused to stop when hailed to do so by a Phuket traffic policeman instead zoomed ahead and upon finally being caught assaulted the officer, locking him in a chokehold, with a shot being fired from his pistol as they fought over the firearm, Amarin TV said today (Mar. 17). This […]
Read MorePoliceman nabbed in uniform for drug dealing just outside police station
By Thai Newsroom Reporters A POLICE OFFICER WAS TODAY (Jan.19) arrested shortly after he had allegedly literally delivered speed pills in return for money just outside the police station where he had been stationed in Nakhon Sawan. The suspected policeman-turned-drug dealer, only identified as Pol.Sec.Lt. Sutthirat, 55, had allegedly literally handed a bag of […]
Read MorePoliceman drowns in Makkasan pond after motorbike hits barrier
A POLICEMAN who just got off duty and was riding his motorcycle home drowned in Makkasan pond at 2 a.m. today (Oct. 20) after crashing into the barrier of a bridge at Chaturathit road, Matichon newspaper said. Pol. Lt. Wisanu Poonjang, a deputy inspector at Din Daeng police station, rushed to the accident site […]
Read MorePoliceman killed in gunfight with drug runner
A NARCOTICS Suppression Bureau policeman was killed in an exchange of gunfire with a drug trafficker who was likewise shot dead with another policeman injured in a car chase in Chaing Rai province yesterday (Sep. 19) that ended with around 5-6 million methamphetamine pills plus some crystal methamphetamine (Ice) being seized, TV Channel 7 […]
Read MoreParty leader to ask whether a stand-in was arrested in policeman’s murder
AS A LOT of people are questioning whether the real former village headman or a stand-in has been arrested in the murder of a policeman at his house earlier this month the leader of Thai Civilized Party will now submit a letter to Justice Minister Thawee Sodsong to again verify the suspect’s identify, Amarin […]
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