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Online fraud rises, losses fall
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 10/02/2026
» The Anti Cyber Scam Centre (ACSC) has reported a sharp rise in online fraud cases, with nearly 8,000 cases recorded nationwide in just one week, though the average loss per case has declined.
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.
Separatist ‘white faces’ sow fear in South
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 03/07/2025
» Recent bomb discoveries in the tourist provinces of Phuket, Phangnga and Krabi are believed to mark a strategic expansion of southern insurgent activity, aimed at undermining tourist confidence and damaging the local economy, particularly in the tourism sector, says a security source in the deep South.
Embassy notes 3 areas for cooperation
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 16/06/2025
» The Chinese embassy has highlighted three key opportunities in Thai-Chinese cooperation that can help both countries thrive amid global economic volatility.
Thailand, Australia target global crime
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 26/04/2025
» In a major stride towards international crime prevention, Thai and Australian police have launched a joint operation aimed at dismantling transnational criminal networks. From narcotics to child exploitation and cryptocurrency-based money laundering, the partnership seeks to address complex crimes that transcend borders.
Lawyer accused in alleged B100m fraud confronts police
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 05/11/2024
» A high-profile lawyer accused of defrauding a Thai woman of part of a huge win in the Euromillions lotto has demanded investigators hurry up and question him, saying he's uncomfortable being followed around by police.
Crusader Srisuwan faces extortion charge
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 26/01/2024
» Srisuwan Janya, the country’s most prolific petitioner, has been arrested on a charge that he and two others tried to extort money from a senior civil servant in exchange for dropping a corruption allegation against him.
Gold miner Akara Resources faces indictment for alleged encroachment
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 31/12/2023
» The Department of Special Investigation has decided to indict Akara Resources Plc, a gold mining firm, and three other suspects in an encroachment case, Wirun Chanthananan, chief prosecutor in the special litigation office at the DSI's Bureau of Special Case Management said on Sunday.
Hacker, friend nabbed for stealing energy drink prizes
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 23/03/2023
» Police on Thursday arrested two men, including a postgraduate student, for allegedly hacking into an energy drink producer's prize system and withdrawing the prizes through an electronic wallet.
Online lotto chief charged with overpricing
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 02/02/2023
» The embattled chief executive of the Kong Salak Plus online lottery platform reported to police on Thursday to acknowledge charges of selling tickets at more than face value. He denied all charges and accused police of intimidating his clients.