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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.
'Grey capital' rears its head
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 22/12/2025
» In recent weeks, photographs showing controversial foreign businessman Benjamin Mauerberger, also known as Ben Smith, and Yim Leak with several Thai politicians have gone viral, sparking questions about possible links to so-called grey capital networks.
Thai homebuyers sue developer for fraud, over B300m damaged
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 18/09/2025
» More than 20 people across Thailand petitioned the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) on Thursday, alleging they were defrauded by a major property developer who abandoned home construction projects despite having already collected large sums of money. The total damages were estimated at over 300 million baht.
Police seek 23 indictments in building collapse tragedy
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 22/07/2025
» Police have submitted their investigation files to prosecutors in connection with the collapse of the State Audit Office (SAO) building in Bangkok during the March 28 earthquake, seeking the indictment of 23 suspects.
Arrest warrants issued for Premchai, 16 others over SAO building collapse
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 15/05/2025
» The Criminal Court on Thursday approved arrest warrants for 17 people, including construction tycoon Premchai Karnasuta, in connection with the collapse of the 2.1-billion-baht State Audit Office building in Bangkok, triggered by the 7.7-magnitude earthquake in central Myanmar on March 28.
Ecstasy 'sweets' spark probe
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 27/07/2024
» Police are investigating the source of ecstasy pills imprinted with a Labubu character following their recent discovery in Chiang Rai.
New hydropower dam in Laos could lead to 'economic losses'
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 15/07/2024
» Conservationists and people of the Mekong Basin are petitioning the government not to sign a contract to buy electricity from the Pak Beng Hydropower Dam in Laos, fearing economic and territorial losses.
'Serpent' a huge TV draw
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 16/05/2021
» The Netflix limited series The Serpent has revisited the crime spree of conman and killer Charles Sobhraj who was linked to the unsolved murders of Western tourists on the so-called Hippie Trail of Southeast Asia in the early 1970s.
Cops nab K-drug 'mastermind'
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 26/01/2021
» A big-time Taiwanese drug dealer was yesterday arrested in Bangkok's Sukhumvit area for allegedly being involved in the distribution of "k-powdered milk" (k-nom pong), the popular yet lethal drug cocktail that has killed at least 10 people.
Officials accuse Akara of encroaching on forests
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 15/10/2020
» The Royal Forest Department has asked police to take action against gold miner Akara Resources Plc for allegedly encroaching on public and forest land covering 73 rai in two northern provinces.