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Fugitive businessman sought in B76m crypto fraud
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 10/03/2026
» Police are pressing ahead with a case against fugitive businessman Worawat “Acme” Narknawdee, the husband of a TV actress, over a cryptocurrency investment scheme that has left dozens of victims out of pocket, with losses estimated at 76 million baht.
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.
‘Nana’ released on bail, police look for accomplice
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 04/12/2025
» Actress Rybena “Nana” Intachai has been released on 1-million-baht bail as she continues to deny fraud charges, while police are looking for a suspected accomplice who is close to her.
Probe into temple funds intensifies
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 16/08/2025
» Authorities are intensifying an investigation into Wat Phrabat Namphu amid allegations of large-scale corruption, focusing on the temple's affiliated foundation as a potential "loophole" for embezzlement.
New scandal echoing 'Sika Golf' emerges
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 19/07/2025
» Police are investigating a high-ranking monk over allegations he embezzled hundreds of millions of baht in temple donations and engaged in an inappropriate romantic relationship, in a case reminiscent of the recent "Sika Golf" scandal.
Northern rally demands end to river-polluting Myanmar mining
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 05/06/2025
» About 1,000 residents of Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai staged a rally on Thursday to demand an end to mining in Myanmar that is contaminating rivers in the northern Thai provinces.
Fugitive monk surrenders in temple fund case after 7 years on run
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 05/06/2025
» A fugitive former assistant abbot of Wat Samphanthawong in Bangkok has returned from Germany and surrendered in connection with a temple fund embezzlement case, seven years after fleeing Thailand.
Five held over ‘photo promotion’ scam
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 23/05/2025
» Police have arrested two Chinese nationals and three Thai accomplices for orchestrating a fraudulent “photo promotion” scheme that defrauded victims out of millions of baht.
Disgraced Wat Rai Khing abbot disrobed over B300m embezzlement
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 16/05/2025
» Phra Thamma Wachiranuwat, disgraced abbot of Wat Rai Khing in Thailand's Nakhon Pathom province, has been disrobed for allegedly embezzling 300 million baht from temple funds to gamble online while police widen the investigation to find more evidence about gambling websites and those involved.
Israeli tech helps cops bust scams
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 16/04/2025
» Police have procured advanced tools from an Israeli firm to boost their digital forensic capacity to track down suspects and combat cybercrime, particularly call centre scams.