Prachuap Khiri Khan: Police Inspector General confirms news of loose bolts causing helicopter crash is not yet concluded, awaiting expert investigation results. From the news that appeared in various media about a police helicopter crashing while flying on duty on 24 May 2025 in the area of Prachuap Khiri Khan Province, the cause was that 2 bolts came loose, causing the aircraft to lose control and crash.

According to Thai News Agency, Pol. Gen. Thatchai Pitaneelabut, Inspector-General of the Royal Thai Police, stated that the initial physical examination by the Police Aviation Division found that bolts attached to the helicopter’s large rotor assembly had come loose. However, this finding alone is insufficient to conclude the cause of the crash. The final determination awaits expert analysis and additional evidence, after which the results will be made public.

Furthermore, Pol. Gen. Kittirat Panphet, the national police chief, has mandated an investigation into the aircraft maintenance processes of the police aviation division. The investigation aims to verify compliance with laws, regulations, and orders, and to identify any potential oversights, ensuring transparency and fairness.