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Checkpoints, drones used to secure Songkran crowds
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 14/04/2026
» Authorities have stepped up safety measures nationwide as crowds surge into key Songkran hotspots, with Khao San and Silom roads drawing particularly large numbers of revellers.
Courts warn revellers, 'No groping'
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 13/04/2026
» The Court of Justice has warned Songkran revellers they could face up to 10 years in prison and/or a hefty fine of 200,000 baht if found guilty of physically molesting someone during crowded water fights.
NACC delivers evidence in MPs' lese-majeste case
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 10/04/2026
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) delivered case files to the Supreme Court in a high-profile ethics case against 44 former Move Forward Party (MFP) MPs who signed a proposal to amend Section 112 of the Criminal Code, the lese majeste law.
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.
Bangkok expressway murder suspect arrested on Koh Chang
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 24/12/2025
» The man accused of shooting and killing a driver on a Bangkok expressway has been arrested on Koh Chang, where he had fled after the incident on Tuesday.
Arrest warrant for expressway murderer
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 24/12/2025
» Police have sought a warrant for the arrest of a luxury van driver who shot dead another motorist on a Bangkok expressway early Tuesday morning.
Suspect list grows as State Audit Office building probe widens
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 09/06/2025
» As investigations into the deadly collapse of the State Audit Office (SAO) building continue, the Metropolitan Police have signalled that more senior figures, including former and current top executives, may face criminal charges.
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.
SAO victim compensation payments begin
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 16/04/2025
» The Interior Ministry will begin distributing compensation of 100,000 baht per victim to families affected by the collapse of the State Audit Office (SAO) building. The first round of disbursements is on Friday.
Excavators dig deeper into collapsed Bangkok tower as fatalities rise
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 14/04/2025
» The death toll at the collapsed State Audit Office in Chatuchak district of Bangkok was at 41, with 53 others still missing, as of Monday morning as excavators were digging deeper into the rubble.