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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.
Suspect list grows as State Audit Office building probe widens
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 09/06/2025
» As investigations into the deadly collapse of the State Audit Office (SAO) building continue, the Metropolitan Police have signalled that more senior figures, including former and current top executives, may face criminal charges.
Excavators dig deeper into collapsed Bangkok tower as fatalities rise
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 14/04/2025
» The death toll at the collapsed State Audit Office in Chatuchak district of Bangkok was at 41, with 53 others still missing, as of Monday morning as excavators were digging deeper into the rubble.
Collapse site rescuers hear faint calls for help
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 03/04/2025
» Rescuers heard soft calls for help and responding knocks from beneath the rubble of the collapsed State Audit Office site in Chatuchak district of Bangkok late Wednesday night, according to Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt.
New Year deaths down 23%
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 04/01/2024
» Road accidents over the New Year holiday killed 212 people and injured 1,860 others, with both figures substantially down on those from last year, according to official statistics.
New Year road toll down on last year
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 03/01/2024
» New Year holiday road accidents killed 212 people and injured 1,860 others, both figures down substantially on last year, according to official statisics.
Pregnant 'Aem Cyanide' faces mulitiple murder charges
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 30/04/2023
» A detained pregnant woman dubbed "Aem Cyanide" is facing 10 charges, mostly for premeditated murder, as police continued with their investigation into numerous fatalities suspected to be linked with cyanide poisoning.
Drug control, road safety loom large
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 06/10/2022
» Combating drug trafficking and tackling online crimes are the top priorities of the new national police chief, Pol Gen Damrongsak Kittiprapas.
Most of nation 'will get Covid by year's end'
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 12/08/2022
» It should take about three years from the emergence of Covid-19 for it to infect most of Thailand's population, a virologist said on Thursday citing past surveillance of the coronavirus.
Cops probe venues after cluster
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 04/04/2021
» Police at Thong Lor and Klong Tan stations in Bangkok are investigating if night entertainment venues linked to a new Covid-19 cluster have complied with disease control measures.