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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.
'Meth doctor' nabbed after jabs
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 09/10/2025
» The Metropolitan Police Bureau (MPB) has arrested a man operating under the online alias "Doctor for All Moods", who allegedly sold methamphetamine (crystal meth) and offered on-site injection services to clients in hotel rooms. The suspect, Kom-anan "Dr Golf", 39, was caught in Bangkok following a covert sting operation.
Clearing State Audit Office debris could take '60 days'
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 05/04/2025
» The operation to clear debris from the collapsed State Audit Office (SAO) building could take 30 to 60 days as search and rescue efforts for survivors continue amid difficult conditions.
Parents told to keep tabs on net use
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 11/01/2025
» Parents have been advised to monitor their children's internet activities following a spate of cybercrimes and online sexual exploitation cases.
Thai brides flee as sweet talk sours
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 16/07/2023
» Women hired to marry Chinese men risk breaking the law both in China and Thailand, warned the police on Saturday.
Policeman offers rub downs to calm visitors
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 27/03/2023
» Being three years shy of retirement hasn't stopped a police officer in Trang from doing what he loves the most -- soothing the tense muscles of visitors who come to his station.
Court grants bail to cosplay blackmailer
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 25/06/2022
» A man alleged to be involved in the suicide of a minor after having blackmailed her into sending explicit images of herself was released by the Criminal Court Saturday on 50,000-baht bail.
Police warn 'Squid Game' viewers
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 11/10/2021
» Police on Sunday cautioned that Squid Game, a popular South Korean survival drama on Netflix, contains violent scenes that could leave a negative impression on viewers.
Keeping up with cybercrimes
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 15/04/2019
» One of the country's top cybercrime busters, Pol Col Siriwat Deephor, said that while there are enough laws in place to deal with crime and other nefarious activities on the internet, there is a lack of tech-savvy police officers who are adequately trained to deal with high-tech crimes.