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New scam centre found in Cambodia after Thailand's crackdown
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 05/01/2026
» Thai authorities have identified a new scam centre in Malai city of Cambodia's Banteay Meanchey province, believed to have moved there following recent crackdowns along the Thai-Cambodian border.
Bail recipients get counselling
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 03/01/2026
» Psychosocial counsellors appointed by the courts are playing an important role in preventing defendants released on bail from reoffending, easing mental strain during judicial proceedings and reducing reliance on financial sureties, court officials say.
NACC commissioner files suit over bribery claim
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 29/12/2025
» A National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) member has filed a complaint against a former police officer over false bribery allegations.
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.
Meta targets AI-driven scams in Asia
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 18/12/2025
» Meta has released its latest Adversarial Threat Report, outlining large-scale efforts to combat online scams across the Asia-Pacific (Apac) region and address the growing threat of AI-enabled criminal activity, while working closely with law enforcement agencies in multiple countries.
Ex-People's Party MP gets prison term for forged conscription exemption
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 16/12/2025
» Former People’s Party MP Jirat Thongsuwan was sentenced to two years in prison by the Criminal Court on Tuesday, with no suspension, for using a forged official document exempting him from military service.
Border checks tightened
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 16/12/2025
» Thailand has tightened screening measures for Cambodian nationals entering Thailand under the visa-free scheme and stepped up checks on certain groups of foreign travellers deemed as "posing a risk" amid growing security concerns linked to the Thai–Cambodian border conflict.
Police transfers face scrutiny
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 20/11/2025
» Allegations that senior officers in Royal Thai Police (RTP) Region 8 solicited bribes in exchange for appointments and transfers have prompted an urgent investigation.
Thaksin kin vow to fight
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 18/11/2025
» Former prime minister, Thaksin Shinawatra, was "hurt and saddened" upon learning that the Office of the Attorney-General (OAG) had decided to appeal the decision to acquit him of lese majeste charges stemming from his interview with a South Korean newspaper back in 2015, according to his daughter, Pingtongta Kunakornwong.
Thai court issues warrant for arrest of Cambodian senator
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 10/11/2025
» The Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Ly Yong Phat -- a Cambodian businessman with close ties to Cambodia's Senate President Hun Sen -- and four of his associates for their alleged involvement in money laundering and online fraud, which led to a sweeping operation to seize assets allegedly linked to his transnational scam network on Sunday.