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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.
MFP MP gets 2 years for lese majeste
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 28/05/2024
» The Thanyaburi Provincial Court on Monday sentenced Move Forward Party MP Chonthicha Jangrew to two years in prison for royal defamation under Section 112 of the Criminal Code.
Deputy police chief to face gambling-related money-laundering charge
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 17/03/2024
» Police have summonsed deputy national police chief Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn to face a money-laundering charge in connection with alleged online gambling.
Hunger-striker's father presses for her release
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 24/02/2024
» The father of hunger-striking activist Tantawan “Tawan” Tuatulanon has promised he will persuade her to steer clear of any political activities if she is granted bail.
Torsak named police chief
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 28/09/2023
» The Police Commission on Wednesday approved the appointment of deputy national police chief Pol Gen Torsak Sukvimol as the new national police chief.
Torsak appointed new police chief
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 27/09/2023
» The Police Commission has appointed deputy police chief Pol Gen Torsak Sukvimol as the new national police chief, succeeding Pol Gen Damrongsak Kittiprapas.
Torsak tipped as new top cop
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 26/09/2023
» Deputy police chief Pol Gen Torsak Sukvimol is strongly tipped to be named the new police chief on Wednesday following a high-profile house search of another contender Pol Gen Surachate "Big Joke" Hakparn, as part of a police probe into online gambling websites.
PM likely to pick new top cop
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 17/08/2023
» As the formation of a new government coalition drags on, the appointment of a new national police chief, which must be finalised by the end of this month, is likely to be overseen by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha in his capacity as chairman of the Police Commission.
Probe into cop shop gun theft ends
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 06/04/2023
» The investigation into the theft of 160 guns from a Nonthaburi police station concluded on Wednesday, with 23 suspects arrested and charged for receiving stolen goods, while eight senior officers are set to be punished for dereliction of duty.
Slapped reveller seeks legal action
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 06/03/2023
» An American tourist lodged a complaint with Crime Suppression Division police against a nightclub owner and two of his security guards on Khao San Road, after he was slapped and handcuffed by one of the guards last month.