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Prison ‘assassination attempt’ on gambler alleged
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 31/07/2024
» A lawyer has called on the Ministry of Justice to investigate an “assassination attempt” against celebrity gambler Siapo Po-arnon, formerly known as Apirak Chat-anont, in Bang Kwang Prison.
Thai, Cambodian police team up against scammers
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 26/07/2024
» Thai and Cambodian police will work together to combat call centre scams, said national police chief Pol Gen Torsak Sukvimol, who expects concrete results within a short period.
Thailand to set up task force to prevent transactions for Myanmar arms
Published on 25/07/2024
» Thailand will form a task force to enhance the due diligence capabilities of its financial institutions in order to prevent transactions by banks that could lead to arms purchases and human rights abuses in Myanmar, the Foreign Ministry said.
PM tells Amlo to target assets of 'big fish' drug syndicates
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 19/07/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has instructed the Anti-Money Laundering Office (Amlo) to give priority to seizing the assets of so-called "big fish" drug networks in a bid to cut the lifeline of the narcotics trade.
PM defends Thai athletes’ Olympic uniforms
Online Reporters, Published on 18/07/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has defended the new uniform for Thai athletes in the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games, saying the design was inspired by patterns from Ban Chiang, a World Heritage Site.
Ex-senator’s son held in online gambling scandal
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 17/07/2024
» The son of a former senator renowned for his academic expertise in gambling has been arrested on charges of owning an online gambling network and its payment system. Police have confiscated assets worth more than 400 million baht.
Exposed: Thai call scammers in police uniforms
Online Reporters, Published on 16/07/2024
» The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) warns that call centre scammers wearing police uniforms are preying on victims via video chat, and is asking people with any information about them to come forward.
UNODC Launches #TechSafeSpace Campaign for Digital Safety
Published on 15/07/2024
» With the misuse of technology posing a serious threat across Southeast Asia for the past few years, the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is launching a regional campaign for governments and the public to raise awareness about the safe and responsible use of technology. The campaign, titled #TechSafeSpace, aims to promote a secure digital environment, promote digital inclusion and responsibility, and uphold human rights.
Ex-justice minister to lead inquiry into Stark scandal
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 12/07/2024
» Former justice minister Pongthep Thepkanjana has been appointed as the new head of the government's working group tasked with studying the multi-billion-baht Stark share scandal, replacing Pichai Nilthongkham, who resigned, according to the Ministry of Justice.
New senators get ready to work as probes continue
Published on 10/07/2024
» Thailand’s 200 new senators have been asked to report to Parliament on Monday, even as the Election Commission continues to investigate numerous allegations of collusion and other misdeeds in the polling process.