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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.
In fear of Hun Sen's wrath
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 11/07/2025
» A 37-year-old Cambodian activist has gone into hiding in Thailand, fearing for his life after publicly criticising the Cambodian government and military.
Gunman suspect held in high-security prison
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 14/01/2025
» Ekkalak Phaenoi, the suspected gunman in the murder of the former Cambodian opposition MP in Bangkok last week, is now being detained in the Bangkok Remand Prison with round-the-clock safety monitoring.
Others sought in ex-MP's murder
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 10/01/2025
» Police are hunting for accomplices involved in the shooting death of a former Cambodian opposition MP, with a warrant being issued for the arrest of the spotter suspected in the slaying.
Speedy extradition likely for suspected killer of former Cambodian MP
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 09/01/2025
» Thai police have asked Cambodian authorities to extradite a Thai ex-marine suspected of killing a former Cambodian opposition MP, and are also seeking at least two Cambodian suspects, according to a senior Bangkok police officer.
CIB mulls temple fund investigations
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 21/05/2023
» The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) has assigned the Anti-Corruption Division (ACD) to work with the National Office of Buddhism (NOB) to put an end to financial crimes and sexual misconduct by monks.
Amlo freezes assets of alleged temple fraudster
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 14/05/2022
» The Anti-Money Laundering Office (Amlo) has frozen assets worth more than 92 million baht held by five people including a man accused of embezzling some 190 million baht intended for a temple renovation project.
B92m in assets seized from accused temple embezzler
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 13/05/2022
» The Anti-Money Laundering Office (Amlo) has seized assets worth about 92 million baht from an aide to the late abbot Somdej Phra Wannarat of Wat Bowon Niwet Vihara and four others close to him.
Man 'took cut' of temple funds
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 08/04/2022
» Another disciple of late abbot Somdej Phra Wannarat of Wat Bowon Niwet Vihara is suspected of playing a hand in the embezzlement of 32 million baht of funds from two branch temples in Trat.
Temple 'embezzler' had plans for supercar
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 07/04/2022
» Further details have emerged about luxury cars purchased by suspected embezzler Apirat Jayankura Na Ayudhya, a close aide of the late abbot Somdej Phra Wannarat of Wat Bowon Niwet Vihara.