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Chinese men arrested in Pattaya for alleged involvement in scam network
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 09/01/2026
» Two Chinese nationals were arrested in Pattaya on Thursday for their alleged involvement in a transnational call centre scam network linked to the death of a South Korean student.
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.
Border checks tightened
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 16/12/2025
» Thailand has tightened screening measures for Cambodian nationals entering Thailand under the visa-free scheme and stepped up checks on certain groups of foreign travellers deemed as "posing a risk" amid growing security concerns linked to the Thai–Cambodian border conflict.
Mekong 6 unite to fight scams
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 16/11/2025
» The six Mekong–Lancang countries have agreed to intensify joint action against transnational telecom and online fraud, adopting urgent measures centred on real-time data sharing, cyber liaison officers and stricter SIM-card registration.
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.
Cops reveal how to spot scammers
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 28/10/2025
» The Royal Thai Police (RTP) has issued a public alert identifying four suspicious behaviours commonly associated with foreign-operated call centre scam rings that covertly establish operational bases in residential areas.
AG to decide on appeal of Thaksin's Section 112 case
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 27/09/2025
» Prosecutors have voted against appealing the Section 112 case involving former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, with a final decision now pending from the attorney general.
Fast immigration lanes for Chinese students’ families at Thai airports
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 13/07/2025
» Immigration police have set up fast lanes for Chinese students’ families at major airports to welcome them to Thailand during their school holidays.
Chinese exec seeks bail in SAO-China Railway nominee case
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 21/04/2025
» Special investigators on Monday asked the Criminal Court to extend their detention of an executive of China Railway No.10 (Thailand) Co so they could continue questioning him in relation to the deadly collapse of the unfinished State Audit Office tower.
Police bust Indian scam gang for kidnapping
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 20/04/2025
» An Indian scam gang has been arrested in Thailand after abducting two fellow countrymen and demanding a ransom of 2.5 million rupees (approximately 976,000 baht) for each victim.