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Korean loan shark gang leader arrested in Pathum Thani
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 03/04/2026
» PATHUM THANI - Police have arrested the alleged leader of a South Korean illegal lending network accused of defrauding more than 9,000 victims out of over 355 million baht, after he fled to Thailand to evade prosecution.
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.
Assets worth B10bn retrieved for embezzled Aids hospice temple
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 13/11/2025
» Police have retrieved assets worth about 10 billion baht acquired earlier with donations embezzled from the Aids hospice temple, Wat Phrabat Namphu, in Lop Buri province.
Crowds converge to respect their beloved late Queen Mother
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 26/10/2025
» Black-clad crowds of people converged at the Grand Palace and along the route for the transfer of the body of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit to express their loyalty and respect for their late beloved Queen Mother on Sunday.
Bank records in temple case under review
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 24/09/2025
» The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) is awaiting bank statements to verify financial transactions worth 500 million baht linked to Wat Na Pa Phong in Pathum Thani, with the possibility of issuing warrants against individuals tied to scrutiny of the temple's accounts.
Abbot sends temple cash details to CIB
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 23/09/2025
» A lawyer representing Phra Kukrit Sotthiphalo, abbot of Wat Na Pa Phong in Khlong Luang district of Pathum Thani, submitted clarification documents to the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) yesterday, following an allegation of misusing temple funds between 2012 and 2016.
Police nab IT executives accused of VAT evasion
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 13/09/2025
» Economic Crime Suppression Division police arrested two IT company executives yesterday for allegedly defrauding over 70 million baht in value-added tax (VAT).
Police step up probe into HIV temple scandal
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 03/09/2025
» Police are expediting their investigation into the scandal involving former abbot Phra Alongkot of Wat Phra Bat Nam Phu in Lop Buri, aiming to finish before a meeting of the new Centre for the Protection and Promotion of Buddhism on Monday.
Ex-National Office of Buddhism boss, actors to join temple saga
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 03/09/2025
» Actors, comedians, musicians and the former chief of the National Office of Buddhism (NOB) are on the list of witnesses to be grilled in connection with the financial dealings of Phra Alongkot, the disgraced ex-abbot of Phrabat Namphu Temple in Lop Buri.
Gambling kingpin caught on the run
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 01/09/2025
» A gambling kingpin, known as "Pa Nuay Don Muang", is set to be brought to Dusit District Court on Monday after his arrest on Saturday.