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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.
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.
Influencer policeman arrested on land encroachment charge
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 14/08/2025
» Police on Thursday arrested a policeman-turned-influencer known as “Johnny the Enforcer”, his wife and three others on charges of building a hotel on public land in the northeastern province of Ubon Ratchathani.
'Many' suspects in resort land case
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 03/12/2024
» There are many suspects thought to be involved in the case of a luxury resort built on land reserved for landless farmers in Nakhon Ratchasima and Saraburi, said Pol Maj Gen Jaroonkiat Pankaew, deputy commissioner of the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) yesterday.
New hydropower dam in Laos could lead to 'economic losses'
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 15/07/2024
» Conservationists and people of the Mekong Basin are petitioning the government not to sign a contract to buy electricity from the Pak Beng Hydropower Dam in Laos, fearing economic and territorial losses.
Air rifle sales lead to arrest
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 04/04/2024
» A police lieutenant with the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) in Nonthaburi province has been arrested on charges of assembling air rifles and selling them online.
Srisuwan seeks another week to prepare extortion defence
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 16/02/2024
» High-profile petitioner Srisuwan Janya has asked for another week to submit documents to defend himself against accusations of extorting money from the head of the Rice Department.
Police question Srisuwan’s wife about payments
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 15/02/2024
» The wife of prolific petitioner Srisuwan Janya on Thursday reported to police to acknowledge charges related to the attempted extortion case against her husband.
Petitioner Srisuwan's assets to be frozen
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 12/02/2024
» Serial petitioner Srisuwan Janya’s assets may be frozen by the Anti-Money Laundering Office (Amlo) at the request of police working on the extortion case against him.
Warrant for 5th suspect 'imminent'
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 06/02/2024
» Police will this week seek a warrant for the arrest of a fifth suspect in the high-profile Srisuwan attempted extortion case, Pol Maj Gen Jaroonkiat Pankaew, deputy commissioner of the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) said on Monday.