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Fake scam busters steal students’ data
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 24/02/2026
» Police have arrested three members of a gang posing as anti-scam trainers to steal personal data from hundreds of young students and allegedly using it to register mobile phone SIM cards they sold to scam gangs in Myanmar.
‘Big Joke’ files false-complaint charge against former aide
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 21/01/2026
» Former deputy police chief Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn has filed a complaint accusing a former aide of making a false report, just hours after the latter lodged an assault complaint against him.
Abuse complaints latest legal headache for ‘Big Joke’
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 21/01/2026
» Police say they expect to question more witnesses as well as victims of alleged abuse committed by former deputy police chief Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn against his subordinates.
MPB lauds big drop in city crime rate
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 18/01/2026
» Bangkok's overall crime rate declined in 2025, while arrest rates improved, reflecting more proactive policing across the capital, says the Metropolitan Police Bureau (MPB).
French drug smuggling fugitive arrested in Pattaya
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 13/01/2026
» A French fugitive wanted on charges of drug smuggling between Europe and America was arrested in Pattaya by Thai police on Monday.
‘Big Joke’ bribery case now in graft-busters’ hands
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 08/01/2026
» The bribery case involving former deputy national police chief Pol Gen Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn is now under the authority of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), with police saying they are ready to arrange witness testimony and forward additional evidence without bias.
More evidence in 'Big Joke' case, says CIB
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 04/01/2026
» The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) is confident mounting evidence will be sufficient to bring charges in a bribery case linked to former deputy national police chief Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn, deputy commissioner Pol Maj Gen Jruykiat Pankaeo said.
NACC commissioner files suit over bribery claim
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 29/12/2025
» A National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) member has filed a complaint against a former police officer over false bribery allegations.
Police put to the test
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 29/12/2025
» In 2025, Thailand faced a convergence of crimes and scandals that shook public confidence in institutions meant to protect society. From a deadly mass shooting in Bangkok to sprawling online scam networks, monk misconduct and a senior police scandal, the year exposed deep vulnerabilities linked to crime, governance and accountability, leaving lingering questions about reform and public trust.
Former Olympic boxing champion Manus arrested for lottery quota fraud
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 19/12/2025
» Former Olympic gold medalist Manus Boonjumnong, who had been on the run since being convicted of lottery quota fraud, was arrested in Nonthaburi on Friday.