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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.
Tougher action vowed against scams, no leniency says Anutin
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 03/12/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Wednesday promised that his government would continuously expand its scam suppression after the huge seizure of assets worth about 10 billion baht from major suspects linked to Cambodia.
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.
Sangha Act to be revised after senior monks' sex scandals
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 13/07/2025
» The Sangha Supreme Council (SSC) will form a special committee to revise monastic regulations following a high-profile sex scandal involving 11 monks and a woman known as “Miss Golf”.
Woman arrested after Thai-British beauty queen loses B4m in 'fake cop' scam
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 15/12/2024
» A woman, 40, was arrested in Chaiyaphum province for allegedly opening a mule bank account for a Cambodia-based scam gang that tricked Thai-British beauty queen Charlotte Austin out of 4 million baht.
Immigration police prepare for holiday rush at airports
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 17/12/2023
» The Immigration Bureau has prepared a number of measures to facilitate air travel during the upcoming New Year holidays.
Auto checkout at Suvarnabhumi for foreigners from Friday
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 11/12/2023
» Automatic channels for passport checks for out-bound foreign passengers at Suvarnabhumi airport will be available from Dec 15, to speed up boarding of departure flights, Immigration Bureau chief Pol Lt Gen Itthipol Itthisanronnachai said on Monday.
Police charge monk with embezzling B180 million
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 06/05/2023
» A former monk, Phra Ajarn Khom Abhivaro, has been arrested along with two others on charges of embezzling 180 million baht from Wat Pha Dhammakiri, where the monk was based, in Nakhon Ratchasima.
Girlfriend denies involvement in ransom of wealthy Chinese man
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 19/04/2023
» A former beauty contestant charged over the abduction and a ransom of her wealthy Chinese boyfriend has denied any involvement, but police say they have firm evidence against her.
2 abducted Chinese rescued
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 19/04/2023
» Officers from Bang Phong Phang police station rescued a Chinese man who had been abducted -- with the kidnappers demanding a ransom of 1.8 million baht -- from a hotel in Sathorn on Tuesday. Three of the 11 suspects were arrested.