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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.
Lamppost QR stickers guided drug buyers through a 'treasure chase'
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 10/12/2025
» Two Russian men have been arrested for allegedly selling drugs using QR code stickers posted throughout Bangkok that used AI technology to make the process a ‘treasure chasing game".
Cambodian hackers targeting Thai govt websites
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 10/06/2025
» Cyber police have obtained arrest warrants for a Cambodian hacker collective that defaced Thai government websites over the ongoing border dispute.
Accused Korean drug smuggler overstayed his visa
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 27/08/2024
» An accused Korean drug smuggler arrested in Pattaya on Monday was found to have overstayed his visa by almost a year.
New forensics centre to target online crime
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 17/08/2024
» A digital forensics centre will be unveiled this month to support efforts to combat cybercrime, Pol Maj Gen Athip Pongsiwapai, commander of the Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD), said.
Top cop sues over allegations
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 30/03/2024
» Temporarily transferred national police chief Pol Gen Torsak Sukvimol has sued high-profile lawyer Sittra Biabungkerd for defamation for accusing him of being involved in taking bribes from illegal businesses.
Former abbot gets 468-year term for embezzlement
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 21/03/2024
» A 468-year sentence has been handed down to a former abbot of Wat Pa Dhammakiri in Nakhon Ratchasima for his involvement in an embezzlement case involving almost 300 million baht.
New charge filed against Aem Cyanide's ex-husband
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 16/05/2023
» Crime Suppression Division (CSD) police have filed another charge against the sacked police officer who is the former husband of accused serial poisoner Sararat "Aem" Rangsiwuthaporn.
More arrests, uncovered wealth in monk's embezzlement
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 09/05/2023
» Police have arrested five monks and a driver of Wat Pa Dhammakiri in Pak Chong district of Nakhon Ratchasima province for their alleged involvement in a 300-million-baht embezzlement scandal. The case involves a former high-profile monk Phra Ajarn Khom, now known as Khom Khongkaeo.
Cops plan crackdown on Chinese crooks
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 24/04/2023
» The Metropolitan Police Bureau will endorse a crackdown on Chinese underhand dealings in Bangkok as the number of abduction and ransom cases is increasing.