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Large-scale forest encroachment probed in Ranong
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 10/04/2026
» The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has filed a complaint against a group of investors and state officials accused of colluding to encroach on more than 3,000 rai of pristine rainforest in Ranong, causing damage estimated at over 200 million baht.
Merchant in hot water over 'fake gems'
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 09/04/2026
» The Consumer Protection Police Division (CPPD) has arrested “Nicha”, a well-known online vendor of luxury goods, for allegedly deceiving customers by selling synthetic diamonds marketed as natural, in a case with reportedly more than 100 victims.
Black panther rescued from smugglers in Tak
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 09/04/2026
» Thai police have stopped an attempt to smuggle a black panther cub in Tak province, arresting two Myanmar nationals allegedly hired to deliver it to the scam hub of Shwe Kokko in the neighbouring country.
Police nab 145,500 in nationwide drug blitz
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 28/03/2026
» A six-month nationwide anti-drug crackdown resulted in over 145,500 arrests and the seizure of nearly 700 million methamphetamine pills, police reported.
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.
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.
Chinese man jailed for phishing scam
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 12/03/2026
» A Chinese man has been sentenced to two years and three months in prison for running a phishing scam in which Thai and foreign victims were tricked into entering their credit‑card details through fraudulent links.
Chinese-controlled coconut firms keeping Thai farmers poor
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 10/03/2026
» Police say that Chinese companies hiding behind Thai nominees illegally control aromatic coconut production in Ratchaburi province, hurt Thai farmers by keeping farm prices very low, and make huge profits from exports.
Land encroachment by Saraburi monastery probed
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 18/02/2026
» Authorities raided four locations linked to a temple in Saraburi province on Wednesday, uncovering alleged encroachment on more than 2,000 rai of land designated for agricultural reform and the construction of a meditation retreat.
17 Chinese sneaking into Thailand arrested at Bangkok hotel
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 11/02/2026
» Seventeen Chinese nationals were arrested at a Bangkok hotel on Tuesday after entering Thailand illegally from Cambodia, having fled the neighbouring country after scam centres were reportedly shut down.