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DSI seeks charges over drug precursors
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 28/02/2026
» The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has forwarded a major narcotics-related case to public prosecutors, seeking charges against suspects linked to the possession of 800 tonnes of chemical precursors allegedly capable of producing up to 1 billion methamphetamine pills.
Bail recipients get counselling
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 03/01/2026
» Psychosocial counsellors appointed by the courts are playing an important role in preventing defendants released on bail from reoffending, easing mental strain during judicial proceedings and reducing reliance on financial sureties, court officials say.
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.
Thailand, Australia target global crime
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 26/04/2025
» In a major stride towards international crime prevention, Thai and Australian police have launched a joint operation aimed at dismantling transnational criminal networks. From narcotics to child exploitation and cryptocurrency-based money laundering, the partnership seeks to address complex crimes that transcend borders.
Sizing up the scammers
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 02/04/2025
» The new anti-trafficking chief at the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) says he is ready to step up the fight against scammers and smugglers operating along the border, to improve the country's position on the United States' human trafficking watchlist.
Embassies urged to work with police to tackle call centre scams
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 03/02/2025
» The Royal Thai Police (RTP) is setting up an international coordination centre so officers can collaborate with foreign embassies to prevent foreign nationals from joining scam gangs in Myanmar.
Safety blitz after Bangkok hotel fire
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 31/12/2024
» The Interior Ministry has instructed provincial governors nationwide to step up safety inspections at hotels, tourist attractions, and entertainment venues in the wake of a hotel fire near Khao San Road in Bangkok, which left three people dead and several injured on Sunday night.
Mass motorbike trip a 'headache' for Phetchabun police
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 24/11/2024
» PHETCHABUN: Local highway police have intercepted 400 street motorcycle riders and fined 72 of them for violating traffic laws as thousands of teen motorcyclists make a winter excursion to this lower northern province this weekend.
Forensic police find 'gas leak' behind fatal bus fire
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 04/10/2024
» A probe by forensic police has concluded that a gas leak was the cause of the bus fire tragedy that claimed the lives of 20 students and three teachers on Tuesday.
Immigration police launch campaign for LGBTQIA2S+ travellers
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 01/08/2024
» Immigration police on Thursday launched their "Welcome Pride by Immigration" campaign to allay concerns among the LGBTQIA2S+ travellers who may look different from their passport photographs.