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THAILAND

More women allege molestation by Ang Thong undertaker

Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 17/02/2026

» More women have come forward with complaints about molestation by an undertaker who shaved their pubic hair during “superstitious” rites, while police are looking into a foetus graveyard at the Ang Thong temple where he operated.

THAILAND

Prime suspect ID'd in B15m Sukhumvit gold robbery

Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 01/02/2026

» Bangkok police will seek a warrant for the arrest of the alleged gunman who robbed a gold shop in the Sukhumvit Road area late Friday night, making off with gold and cash worth around 15 million baht.

THAILAND

Armed robber flees Bangkok shop with gold worth B11 million

Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 31/01/2026

» Police in Bangkok have launched a manhunt for a gunman who robbed a gold shop in Sukhumvit Soi 50 and made off with gold ornaments worth about 11.1 million baht and 170,000 baht in cash on Friday night.

THAILAND

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.

THAILAND

Foreigners linked to scams cuffed

News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 09/12/2025

» Fourteen South Korean and three Chinese suspects linked to a major transnational call centre syndicate operated by South Koreans, who fled neighbouring countries to set up offices in Bangkok condominiums, have been arrested.

THAILAND

Assets worth B10bn retrieved for embezzled Aids hospice temple

Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 13/11/2025

» Police have retrieved assets worth about 10 billion baht acquired earlier with donations embezzled from the Aids hospice temple, Wat Phrabat Namphu, in Lop Buri province.

THAILAND

Frenchman arrested for alleged thefts at Don Mueang airport

Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 09/11/2025

» Police have arrested a 35-year-old Frenchman in Bangkok’s Phra Khanong district for allegedly stealing valuables from passengers at Don Mueang airport on multiple occasions.

THAILAND

Police arrest 2 vape sellers, seize goods worth B15m

News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 29/10/2025

» Police busted a major online operation selling illegal vaping products on Wednesday, arresting two suspects and seizing 30,000 illegal items worth about 15 million baht.

THAILAND

Crowds converge to respect their beloved late Queen Mother

Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 26/10/2025

» Black-clad crowds of people converged at the Grand Palace and along the route for the transfer of the body of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit to express their loyalty and respect for their late beloved Queen Mother on Sunday.

THAILAND

Prosecutors oppose bail for scandal-hit ex-NOB chief

News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 30/09/2025

» A court has backed prosecutors and denied bail for Nopparat Benjawatananun, the former National Office of Buddhism (NOB) chief who fled to the United States after he was accused of embezzling subsidies for the restoration of temples across the country, the Office of the Attorney-General announced on Monday.