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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.
Bangkok expressway murder suspect arrested on Koh Chang
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 24/12/2025
» The man accused of shooting and killing a driver on a Bangkok expressway has been arrested on Koh Chang, where he had fled after the incident on Tuesday.
Arrest warrant for expressway murderer
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 24/12/2025
» Police have sought a warrant for the arrest of a luxury van driver who shot dead another motorist on a Bangkok expressway early Tuesday morning.
Gunman murders motorist on Bangkok expressway
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 23/12/2025
» A gunman in a luxury van shot dead another motorist on a Bangkok expressway near the Pracha Chuen toll plaza in Bang Sue district on Tuesday morning.
Heir faces assault charges
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 25/09/2025
» Thanat Thanakitamnuay, 33, heir to a prominent real estate empire, has turned himself in after an arrest warrant was issued over an alleged assault on a hired driver, Chalongchai (surname withheld), 43.
Soldier wounds two, then kills himself
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 16/08/2025
» A 25-year-old soldier stationed at a base near the Cambodian border in Surin was found dead yesterday and is believed to have shot himself hours after opening fire with an M16 rifle and wounding two civilians.
Student gets death sentence
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 29/03/2025
» The Bangkok South Criminal Court yesterday sentenced a 22-year-old man to death for the fatal shooting of a rival student and a woman in Klong Toey district in November 2023. It ordered him to pay over 6 million baht in compensation to the victims' families.
Provincial ex-chief to face trial for murder
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 07/03/2025
» Former Prachin Buri Provincial Administration Organisation (PAO) chief Soonthorn Vilawan and seven of his associates will face a court trial over their alleged involvement in the killing of Chaimet Sitsanitpong, aka "Sor Jor Tong", Mr Soonthorn's adopted son.
Investigators recommend prosecuting PAO chief for son's murder
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 25/02/2025
» Crime Suppression Division (CSD) police have submitted an investigation report to prosecutors recommending the indictment of Soonthorn Vilawan, father of a former cabinet minister, and seven others in the murder of his adopted son, a Prachin Buri provincial councillor, in December last year.
‘Kamnan Nok’ gets life for ordering policeman’s killing
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 30/01/2025
» The Criminal Court on Thursday sentenced former sub-district chief Praween Chankhlai to life imprisonment for ordering the murder of a highway police officer during a party at his house in Nakhon Pathom two years ago.