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'Lawyer Tum' gets confiscated funds back
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 25/02/2026
» The Civil Court yesterday ordered the return of more than 74 million baht in seized assets to prominent lawyer Sittra Biabangkerd, widely known as "Lawyer Tum", and his wife, ruling that authorities failed to provide sufficiently strong evidence to support forfeiture under anti-money-laundering laws.
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.
Former Olympic boxing champion Manus arrested for lottery quota fraud
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 19/12/2025
» Former Olympic gold medalist Manus Boonjumnong, who had been on the run since being convicted of lottery quota fraud, was arrested in Nonthaburi on Friday.
Two more held in Wat Rai Khing embezzlement case
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 29/05/2025
» A couple linked to the accused former Wat Rai Khing abbot, Yeam Inkrugkao, have been arrested after investigators found their involvement in embezzling funds from the well-known temple’s annual fair auction for stalls.
Police bust major vape supplier in Nonthaburi
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 18/03/2025
» Police on Tuesday raided 10 locations in Nonthaburi province and seized about 260,000 smuggled Chinese-made vape pipes and related products, worth about 130 million baht in total.
Paedophile chat group operator arrested
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 13/02/2025
» A man has been arrested for sexually assaulting underaged boys and uploading video clips of the acts to a pay-to-view online chat group in Khon Kaen.
Top crime stories of 2024: Crime and punishment
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 28/12/2024
» Crime stories have captivated and shocked the nation over the past 12 months.
Loan shark targets ministry canteen in Bangkok
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 15/12/2024
» Two people have been arrested in the food court at the Ministry of Culture’s office in Bangkok's Huai Khwang district for loansharking, the Crime Suppression Division (CSD) said on Sunday.
Lawyer Sittra's employees held in B39m theft case
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 12/11/2024
» Police have arrested a couple employed by accused lawyer Sittra Biabungkerd, who is being held in police custody on charges of colluding to steal 39 million baht from a Thai woman who won a huge EuroMillions lotto jackpot.
Thai police seize B70m worth of assets from celebrity lawyer
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 11/11/2024
» Police have seized assets totalling over 70 million baht from celebrity lawyer Sittra "Tam" Biabungkerd, 44, who is facing charges of fraud and money laundering.