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Accused scammers who targeted Australians remanded in custody
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 18/06/2025
» Thirteen foreign nationals accused of running a scam call centre in Thailand that targeted Australians have been remanded in custody after appearing in the Criminal Court in Bangkok on Wednesday.
Thailand, Australia target global crime
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 26/04/2025
» In a major stride towards international crime prevention, Thai and Australian police have launched a joint operation aimed at dismantling transnational criminal networks. From narcotics to child exploitation and cryptocurrency-based money laundering, the partnership seeks to address complex crimes that transcend borders.
National Parks chief arrested, charged with demanding bribes
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 27/12/2022
» The head of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation was arrested at his office in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district on Tuesday on charges of demanding or receiving bribes and malfeasance in office.
'Thailand a narcotics transit hub'
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 31/08/2022
» The recent arrest of a Chinese couple allegedly attempting to smuggle heroin out of Thailand highlights how the country has become a narcotics transit hub, according to the Narcotics Suppression Bureau (NSB).
'Influencers' arrested for lese majeste over Lazada promotion
Published on 16/06/2022
» Police on Thursday arrested two transgender social media influencers and a woman for alleged lese majeste, stemming from a video promotion for the Lazada e-commerce network last month.
Intel sharing with Australian police nets results
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 17/12/2021
» Officials from the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) and Australian police are sharing drug-related information to boost efficiency in cracking down on domestic and transnational trafficking rings.
Parole board under fire
News, Published on 19/12/2019
» A fresh murder case in which paroled serial killer Somkid Pumpuang is the prime suspect has prompted Justice Minister Somsak Thepsutin to urgently order the formation of a special committee tasked with monitoring prisoners and former prisoners involved in "serious cases".
Man ‘took drugs before raping, killing German tourist with rock'
Published on 09/04/2019
» The man arrested for raping and murdering a German tourist took drugs before encountering her on her rented motorcycle, following her to a remote spot, raping her and beating her to death with a rock, authorities said on Tuesday.
Drug use eclipses Full Moon party
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 01/10/2018
» SURAT THANI: The latest Full Moon party at Koh Phangan late last month did not only draw Thai and foreign revellers. The famous moon festival also drew authorities, who went there for a not-so-merry objective -- to crack down on drugs.
Tightening the net on the global ransomware threat
Spectrum, Published on 04/06/2017
» On the morning of March 6, Somsak Vatinchai, the managing director of laboratory equipment firm Design Alternative Co, was surprised to find himself unable to log onto the company's computer system like he did every weekday.