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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.
Thai PM Anutin again declares war on scammers
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 10/11/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul vowed to wage an all-out war on scammers as he unveiled the results of a sweeping national operation against online fraud and cybercrime on Monday.
Supreme Court denies bail for “Uncle Phol” in toddler’s murder
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 14/08/2025
» The Supreme Court has rejected a bail request for Chaiphol “Uncle Phol” Wipha, convicted in the murder of a three-year-old girl, citing the severity of the offence and flight risk.
Separatist ‘white faces’ sow fear in South
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 03/07/2025
» Recent bomb discoveries in the tourist provinces of Phuket, Phangnga and Krabi are believed to mark a strategic expansion of southern insurgent activity, aimed at undermining tourist confidence and damaging the local economy, particularly in the tourism sector, says a security source in the deep South.
Thailand, Australia target global crime
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 26/04/2025
» In a major stride towards international crime prevention, Thai and Australian police have launched a joint operation aimed at dismantling transnational criminal networks. From narcotics to child exploitation and cryptocurrency-based money laundering, the partnership seeks to address complex crimes that transcend borders.
Politician's son faces charges over crash
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 19/04/2025
» The Royal Thai Highway Police will press charges against Smitthiphat Leenawarat, the son of a prominent Pathum Thani politician, following a traffic incident.
Search leads to discovery of rare birds
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 24/01/2025
» The National Resources and Environmental Crime Suppression Division (NED) has searched a house where rare birds were raised in Nakhon Pathom following the seizure of two red pandas worth millions of baht in Nonthaburi.
100 rare birds discovered at house in Nakhon Pathom
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 23/01/2025
» The National Resources and Environmental Crime Suppression Division (NED) has searched a house where rare birds were raised in Thailand's Nakhon Pathom province following the seizure of two red pandas worth millions of baht in Nonthaburi.
Police to tackle rising cybercrime
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 02/01/2025
» As the crime trend for 2025 focuses heavily on cybercrime and call centre scams, the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) is prioritising the study of online scammers' tricks and behaviours to prepare for the constantly evolving nature of tricks.
Over 2,000 The iCon Group complaints reported, damages worth B841m
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 18/10/2024
» More than 2,000 people have filed complaints with police against The iCon Group, a prominent online business promoter, for allegedly running a pyramid scheme that has caused combined losses of 841 million baht.