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DSI raids locations tied to iris scanning and crypto
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 08/01/2026
» Officials from the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) on Thursday raided five locations in Bangkok linked to an iris-scanning cryptocurrency initiative suspected of illegally harvesting personal data from 1.2 million Thai citizens.
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.
'Grey capital' rears its head
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 22/12/2025
» In recent weeks, photographs showing controversial foreign businessman Benjamin Mauerberger, also known as Ben Smith, and Yim Leak with several Thai politicians have gone viral, sparking questions about possible links to so-called grey capital networks.
Meta targets AI-driven scams in Asia
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 18/12/2025
» Meta has released its latest Adversarial Threat Report, outlining large-scale efforts to combat online scams across the Asia-Pacific (Apac) region and address the growing threat of AI-enabled criminal activity, while working closely with law enforcement agencies in multiple countries.
Actress Rybena 'Nana' arrested for fraudulent borrowing
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 03/12/2025
» Police arrested actress Rybena “Nana” Intachai at her home in Watthana district of Bangkok on Wednesday morning for alleged fraudulent borrowing.
Thai PM Anutin again declares war on scammers
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 10/11/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul vowed to wage an all-out war on scammers as he unveiled the results of a sweeping national operation against online fraud and cybercrime on Monday.
Former MP Nisit surrenders over 2009 Asean Summit raid
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 08/11/2025
» Red-shirt core member Nisit Sindhuprai has surrendered to police after years of evading arrest in connection with the Asean Summit protest in Pattaya in 2009, where demonstrators stormed a hotel to disrupt the regional meeting.
Kittharath vows crackdown on scams amid criticism
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 07/11/2025
» National police chief Pol Gen Kittharath Punpetch said the Royal Thai Police (RTP) will continue to diligently crackdown on scamming operations, while disregarding external accusations labelling the force as a criminal gang.
DSI to probe scams allegedly involving politicians
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 23/10/2025
» The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) will set up a special committee to investigate all major scam-related cases nationwide, says Justice Minister Pol Lt Gen Rutthapon Naowarat.
Contractor Sino-Thai files defamation complaint against two MPs
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 20/10/2025
» Sino-Thai Engineering and Construction Plc and its subsidiary HTR Co have filed a defamation complaint against People’s Party MPs Suphanat Minchaiynunt and Rukchanok Srinork, claiming their social media posts falsely implied the contractor’s involvement with a scam network.