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Online fraud rises, losses fall
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 10/02/2026
» The Anti Cyber Scam Centre (ACSC) has reported a sharp rise in online fraud cases, with nearly 8,000 cases recorded nationwide in just one week, though the average loss per case has declined.
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.
996 bitcoin mining devices seized in Chon Buri
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 09/01/2025
» Police and electricity officials have seized 996 bitcoin mining devices at a company that they say also stole huge amounts of electricity to run them, in Phanat Nikhom district of Chon Buri.
Romance, friend impostor, SMS scams top fraud cases, police say
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 22/12/2024
» Romance scams, friend impostor scams, short messages with fraudulent links and false accusation calls have been the most common tricks used by scammers in 2024, a deputy spokesman for the Royal Thai Police Office revealed on Sunday.
Bangkok airport immigration speed and security to the fore
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 17/11/2024
» The Immigration Bureau (IB) aims to improve its work at Suvarnabhumi airport by implementing new technology, including the Thailand Immigration System (TIS).
Police round up crypto-mining power thieves
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 12/11/2024
» Police and electricity authorities have raided buildings in Chachoengsao and Surat Thani provinces, arrested suspects and seized cryptocurrency mining machines that stole tens of millions of baht worth of electricity.
Former labour minister files lawsuit against DSI
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 24/01/2024
» Former labour minister Suchart Chomklin has taken the Department of Special Investigation to court for alleged malfeasance by implying he took 36 million baht in bribes from Thai workers destined for Finland.
Immigration police prepare for holiday rush at airports
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 17/12/2023
» The Immigration Bureau has prepared a number of measures to facilitate air travel during the upcoming New Year holidays.
Thais 13th on firearm owners list
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 05/10/2023
» Thais own around 10.3 million guns, putting Thailand in 13th place globally for small gun possession, according to a Switzerland-based Small Arms Survey (SAS) report in 2017.
Court warns on drink driving
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 11/04/2023
» The Court of Justice is warning motorists to refrain from drinking before getting behind the wheel during the Songkran festival, as the number of accidents caused by drunk driving over the Thai New Year holidays has increased over the past two years, said spokesman Sorawit Limparangsi.