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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.
Online scams targeting smaller victims on the rise
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 06/04/2026
» The Anti-Cyber Scam Centre (ACSC) recorded 7,366 online crime cases over the past week, with losses exceeding 407 million baht, as authorities warned of a shift towards smaller individual targets and a rise in job-related scams.
Immigration warns of scam digital arrival card websites
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 29/03/2026
» The Immigration Bureau has warned foreign travellers against fraudulent websites offering Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) services for a fee, stressing that registration, while mandatory, is free and available only through official channels.
Meta shuts over150k scam profiles
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 13/03/2026
» A joint operation between the Royal Thai Police (RTP), the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Meta resulted in the arrest of 21 people and the shutdown of over 150,000 accounts linked to scam operations.
People's Party deputy chief denies defamation
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 24/02/2026
» Deputy People's Party leader Rangsiman Rome on Monday pleaded not guilty in a defamation case brought by Benjamin Mauerberger, also known as Ben Smith, over remarks made during a parliamentary debate.
'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.
'Mule' accounts proliferate
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 26/01/2026
» The term "mule account" -- once obscure, now widely recognised -- has become synonymous with financial crime in Thailand.
DSI raids locations tied to iris scanning and crypto
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 08/01/2026
» Officials from the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) on Thursday raided five locations in Bangkok linked to an iris-scanning cryptocurrency initiative suspected of illegally harvesting personal data from 1.2 million Thai citizens.
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.