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'Ohkajhu' restaurant logo used in online scam
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 23/02/2026
» A 75-year-old former civil servant has lost almost 24 million baht to an online investment scam that hijacked the name of a popular restaurant brand, the Anti Cyber Scam Centre (ACSC) yesterday.
Retiree duped out of B24m in ‘high-yield’ investment scam
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 22/02/2026
» A 75-year-old retired civil servant lost almost 24 million baht to an online investment scam that hijacked the name of a popular restaurant brand and used the Line messaging app to attract victims.
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.
Police raid illegal herbal inhaler factories, seize over 2m items worth over B100m
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 31/10/2025
» Consumer Protection Police Division (CPPD) officers and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) personnel have raided four unlicensed herbal inhaler factories producing the popular “Hong Thai” brand and seized over 2.3 million items worth more than 100 million baht.
Three passenger boats gutted by fire on Bangkok's Chao Phraya River
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 14/09/2025
» Three passenger boats were destroyed by fire on the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok on Sunday evening.
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.
Charges mount against woman at centre of temple sex scandal
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 16/07/2025
» Police charges are mounting against the 35-year-old woman known as “Sika Golf” who allegedly had sex with many senior monks at well-known temples in many provinces and also blackmailed them.
Fast immigration lanes for Chinese students’ families at Thai airports
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 13/07/2025
» Immigration police have set up fast lanes for Chinese students’ families at major airports to welcome them to Thailand during their school holidays.
Ex-abbot admits to love affair
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 11/07/2025
» The former abbot of Wat Phra Phutthachai in Saraburi has admitted to a years-long romantic relationship with a woman known as "Sika Golf", saying he had even planned to leave the monkhood to marry her -- only to later discover she was also romantically involved with senior monks from other well-known temples.
Lao man arrested in Surin for producing, selling child porn online
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 06/07/2025
» SURIN: A 20-year-old Lao national has been arrested in this northeastern province for producing and distributing child sexual abuse content online. Authorities say the man operated secret groups on a popular chat app, charging membership fees for access to explicit videos involving underage boys.