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Four Chinese held after staged kidnapping for ransom
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 16/04/2026
» Police have dismantled a Chinese gang accused of staging a fake kidnapping of a 19-year-old woman in order to extort ransom money from her father, arresting four suspects, including her boyfriend, who was also wanted in China in an online scam case.
Online scams top 7,300 cases in week
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 14/04/2026
» More than 7,300 online crime cases were reported last week, with losses exceeding 397 million baht, says assistant national police chief Pol Lt Gen Jirabhop Bhuridej.
Checkpoints, drones used to secure Songkran crowds
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 14/04/2026
» Authorities have stepped up safety measures nationwide as crowds surge into key Songkran hotspots, with Khao San and Silom roads drawing particularly large numbers of revellers.
Courts warn revellers, 'No groping'
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 13/04/2026
» The Court of Justice has warned Songkran revellers they could face up to 10 years in prison and/or a hefty fine of 200,000 baht if found guilty of physically molesting someone during crowded water fights.
Attorney-General backs charges in Klatham MP's cases
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 08/04/2026
» The Attorney-General has ordered the prosecution of Klatham Party politician Chonnaput Naksua and two associates in separate cases linked to illegal online gambling and money laundering, with investigators instructed to bring all suspects to prosecutors for court action.
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.
Couple arrested for forcing children to beg for nine years
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 02/04/2026
» NAKHON PATHOM — Police have arrested a husband and wife accused of operating a child begging network that allegedly exploited minors for up to nine years, forcing them to wear school uniforms, meet daily cash targets or risk abuse.
Woman drives car into Bangkok convenience store, injures 8
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 01/04/2026
» A 57-year-old woman drove her car into a convenience store in Phra Nakhon district, Bangkok, on Tuesday night, injuring eight people, including herself.
Renowned police cardiologist becomes fellow of American College of Cardiology
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 31/03/2026
» Pol Maj Gen Dr Kasem Ratanasumawong, deputy director-general of Police General Hospital and president of the Heart Association of Thailand, becomes a fellow of American College of Cardiology.
Immigration warns of scam digital arrival card websites
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 29/03/2026
» The Immigration Bureau has warned foreign travellers against fraudulent websites offering Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) services for a fee, stressing that registration, while mandatory, is free and available only through official channels.