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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.
Inbound expressway toll plaza near collapse site reopens
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 20/03/2025
» The Expressway Authority of Thailand (Exat) reopened the inbound Dao Khanong toll plaza for the Chalerm Maha Nakhon expressway on Thursday morning after nearby debris from last Saturday’s expressway bridge collapse was removed.
King to sponsor funeral for victims
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 03/10/2024
» A royally sponsored funeral will be held for the 20 students and three teachers killed in Tuesday's bus fire tragedy at their school in Uthai Thani's Lan Sak district after the bodies were identified and taken back to their home province on Wednesday.
Immigration warns of fake ‘fast-track service’
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 27/03/2024
» The Immigration Bureau has warned tourists not to fall victim to online advertisements that offer fast-track immigration service for 2,900 baht per flight at Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports.
Police raid four premises linked to major movie piracy network
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 16/02/2024
» Police conducted raids on four locations in Bangkok and two other provinces connected to a major pirated film broadcasting website that has been operational for nearly two decades, causing about one billion baht in losses to movie agents.
'Street racer' hits cop directing motorcade traffic
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 05/02/2024
» A police officer was injured after being hit by a drunk driver while on traffic duty in Amphawa district of Samut Songkhram on Saturday.
Shooting probe unearths macabre student gang
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 27/11/2023
» At first glance, it looked like the Klong Toey shooting on Oct 11 was a revenge attack between technical students who study at rival vocational colleges but when the police team of the Metropolitan Police Bureau dug deep, they found the shooter and his partner were part of a crime syndicate comprised of at least 84 members.
Nigerian, 13 Thais arrested over romance scam
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 25/08/2023
» A Nigerian man and 13 Thais, who were members of a romance scam gang responsible for siphoning about 800 million baht out of Thailand over a span of three years, have been arrested following police operations conducted across seven provinces.
Cops seek 3 over extortion
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 19/06/2023
» Police have issued arrest warrants for three civilians over their alleged involvement in the extortion of six suspects who are under investigation in an online gambling case.
‘Aem Cyanide’ accomplices sought
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 06/05/2023
» Police now believe that suspected serial killer Sararat “Aem” Rangsiwuthaporn had help when purchasing cyanide and they will seek arrest warrants for any accomplices, according to deputy national police chief Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn.