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Angry victims allege B1.3bn crypto fraud
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 10/03/2026
» A large group of people has filed a complaint with the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), accusing a businessman of orchestrating a cryptocurrency investment scam that caused estimated damages of more than 1.3 billion baht.
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.
Elderly warned of festive scam threat
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 21/12/2025
» The Royal Thai Police (RTP) have issued an urgent warning to retired government officials and senior citizens to be on high alert for online scams during the year-end period.
Border checks tightened
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 16/12/2025
» Thailand has tightened screening measures for Cambodian nationals entering Thailand under the visa-free scheme and stepped up checks on certain groups of foreign travellers deemed as "posing a risk" amid growing security concerns linked to the Thai–Cambodian border conflict.
Japan agrees to help tackle phone scams
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 29/09/2025
» Osaka: Thai police will work with their counterparts in Japan to crack down on international call scammer gangs operating in the region, drawing on advanced technology and other advances to keep up with online crime.
Focus turns to lift shaft in hunt for collapse victims
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 20/04/2025
» Rescue teams are focusing on clearing rubble around the lift shaft of the collapsed State Audit Office (SAO) building, where the bodies of around 30 missing individuals are expected to be found.
Israelis under Thai immigration microscope in Pai
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 20/02/2025
» The Immigration Bureau says it will look into the activities of Israelis living in Pai, their visa and work permit status in response to complaints that have led to tensions in the popular northern Thai tourist town.
Thai govt hails use of 1441 cybercrime hotline
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 22/12/2024
» The damages caused by cybercrime have plummeted by 44% since the 1441 Anti-Online Scam Operation Centre (AOC) Hotline was established last year, according to the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society.
PM vows no delays in iCon case
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 30/10/2024
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra reassured the public that the case concerning The iCon Group will proceed without delay now it has been transferred to the Department of Special Investigation (DSI).
Warrants sought in iCon case
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 12/10/2024
» The Royal Thai Police (RTP) plan to ask a criminal court for arrest warrants against all parties involved in The iCon Group case including its owner after receiving complaints from 161 people who lost about 62 million baht to the suspected pyramid scheme.