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Call-centre gangs shift to using corporate accounts
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 29/01/2026
» The Anti-Online Scam Centre (ACSC) has uncovered a new operational model used by call-centre gangs, which have shifted from using individual mule accounts to corporate "mule accounts" to defraud victims, evade scrutiny, and launder larger sums of money, police said.
Police transfers face scrutiny
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 20/11/2025
» Allegations that senior officers in Royal Thai Police (RTP) Region 8 solicited bribes in exchange for appointments and transfers have prompted an urgent investigation.
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.
Police look to reskill
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 07/01/2024
» As people become increasingly reliant on online technology for daily activities, from buying essentials to accessing entertainment, scams on the internet are expected to remain a prominent trend this year, according to Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) commissioner Pol Lt Gen Jirabhop Bhuridej.
CIB to probe Myanmar scam
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 20/11/2023
» The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) has asked the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) to investigate a call centre scam after its victims were repatriated from conflict-ridden Myanmar.
Shooter bought 'blank gun' online
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 06/10/2023
» The 14-year-old shooter at Siam Paragon purchased his modified blank gun online, according to police. Three men were arrested yesterday for selling the weapon and bullets to him.
Residents promised aid in Asoke condo drama
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 09/08/2023
» Prosecutors have pledged to help residents of the Ashton Asoke condominium in Watthana district after its building permit was withdrawn.
Post-Covid spike brings trafficking to fore
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 27/02/2023
» The Anti-Trafficking in Persons Division (ATPD) has set its sights on Tier 1 recognition in the US Trafficking in Persons Report, or TIP Report, ahead of the next review round.
US biologist touts safety of mRNA jabs
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 18/11/2021
» The development of mRNA Covid-19 vaccines is the way to go given their high efficacy and safety, said Drew Weissman, a physician-scientist best known for his contributions to RNA biology. His work helped enable the development of effective mRNA vaccines, including the Covid-19 vaccine produced by BioNTech/Pfizer.
Mahidol award winner pushes mRNA jab development
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 17/11/2021
» The development of mRNA Covid-19 vaccines is the way to go given their high efficacy and safety, said Drew Weissman, a physician-scientist best known for his contributions to RNA biology and whose work helped enable the development of effective mRNA vaccines, including the Covid-19 vaccine produced by BioNTech/Pfizer.