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THAILAND

Teacher arrested for duping boys into filming pornography

Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 18/02/2026

» A male computer teacher at a school in Chon Buri has been arrested for duping many male students, mostly aged 14, into filming pornographic content of themselves and sending it to him in exchange for a promised payment of 10,000 baht, which he failed to pay. 

THAILAND

‘Big Joke’ files false-complaint charge against former aide

Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 21/01/2026

» Former deputy police chief Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn has filed a complaint accusing a former aide of making a false report, just hours after the latter lodged an assault complaint against him.

THAILAND

Abuse complaints latest legal headache for ‘Big Joke’

Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 21/01/2026

» Police say they expect to question more witnesses as well as victims of alleged abuse committed by former deputy police chief Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn against his subordinates.

THAILAND

More evidence in 'Big Joke' case, says CIB

News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 04/01/2026

» The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) is confident mounting evidence will be sufficient to bring charges in a bribery case linked to former deputy national police chief Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn, deputy commissioner Pol Maj Gen Jruykiat Pankaeo said.

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

Thaksin kin vow to fight

News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 18/11/2025

» Former prime minister, Thaksin Shinawatra, was "hurt and saddened" upon learning that the Office of the Attorney-General (OAG) had decided to appeal the decision to acquit him of lese majeste charges stemming from his interview with a South Korean newspaper back in 2015, according to his daughter, Pingtongta Kunakornwong.

THAILAND

Police step up probe into HIV temple scandal

Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 03/09/2025

» Police are expediting their investigation into the scandal involving former abbot Phra Alongkot of Wat Phra Bat Nam Phu in Lop Buri, aiming to finish before a meeting of the new Centre for the Protection and Promotion of Buddhism on Monday.

THAILAND

Crackdown on student visa abuse continues

Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 23/08/2025

» The Immigration Bureau has intensified its scrutiny of foreign nationals entering the country on student visas, following the discovery that thousands had obtained visas without studying to earn them.

THAILAND

Supreme Court will rule on Thaksin's hospital stay on Sept 9

Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 30/07/2025

» The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it would deliver its ruling on former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's extended stay at Police General Hospital instead of in prison on Sept 9.

THAILAND

Monks' misconduct draws complaints

News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 26/07/2025

» More than 100 complaints have been filed with a special centre recently established by the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) to investigate allegations of misconduct among Buddhist monks, according to Pol Maj Gen Jaroonkiat Pankaew, the bureau's deputy commissioner.