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THAILAND

Indonesian fugitive arrested for $10m US romance scam

Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 26/04/2026

» Police have arrested an Indonesian man in Phuket who is wanted in the United States for allegedly running a $10 million romance-investment scam in which he hired attractive male and female models to gull his victims. 

THAILAND

Kyrgyz kidnap-murder suspects arrested in Phuket

Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 25/04/2026

» Two Kyrgyz men wanted on Interpol red notices for the abduction and murder of a fellow countryman in Kyrgyzstan have been arrested in the Patong area of Phuket.

THAILAND

Activist Atchariya granted bail in B2.5m extortion case

Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 22/04/2026

» Crime victims’ rights activist Atchariya Ruengrattanapong has been released on bail after appearing in court to answer charges in connection with an alleged 2.5-million-baht extortion plot targeting people involved in the justice process.

THAILAND

Police launch probe after TV director lured to Poipet scam camp

News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 13/04/2026

» An investigation is under way into a case involving a TV series director who was allegedly lured across the border to Cambodia, forced to open mule bank accounts for a scam network and held for about two weeks before being released, police said.

THAILAND

Thai drug kingpin with B1m bounty extradited from Korea

Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 08/04/2026

» A fugitive Thai drug kingpin with a 1-million-baht bounty, who was wanted under 60 arrest warrants and played dead, was arrested in South Korea and extradited to Thailand on Tuesday.

THAILAND

Korean loan shark gang leader arrested in Pathum Thani

Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 03/04/2026

» PATHUM THANI - Police have arrested the alleged leader of a South Korean illegal lending network accused of defrauding more than 9,000 victims out of over 355 million baht, after he fled to Thailand to evade prosecution.

THAILAND

Couple arrested for forcing children to beg for nine years

Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 02/04/2026

» NAKHON PATHOM — Police have arrested a husband and wife accused of operating a child begging network that allegedly exploited minors for up to nine years, forcing them to wear school uniforms, meet daily cash targets or risk abuse.

THAILAND

Six people arrested over fake ID scheme

News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 01/04/2026

» Six people, including a deputy district chief and staff at the Wang Noi district office in Ayutthaya, have been arrested for their alleged involvement in a corruption scheme that illegally issued identification cards to foreign nationals.

THAILAND

Ang Thong oil depot probe making progress

Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 25/03/2026

» Police are stepping up an investigation into an oil depot in Ang Thong province after two partner companies submitted key documents, while authorities are also considering whether the case may involve fuel hoarding or sales at prices above controlled levels.

THAILAND

Gold shop safety measures expanded

Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 19/03/2026

» As gold prices reach record highs due to the war in the Middle East, police are stepping up efforts to prevent robberies targeting gold shops in Bangkok and other major cities.