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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.
'Grey capital' rears its head
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 22/12/2025
» In recent weeks, photographs showing controversial foreign businessman Benjamin Mauerberger, also known as Ben Smith, and Yim Leak with several Thai politicians have gone viral, sparking questions about possible links to so-called grey capital networks.
Elderly warned of festive scam threat
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 21/12/2025
» The Royal Thai Police (RTP) have issued an urgent warning to retired government officials and senior citizens to be on high alert for online scams during the year-end period.
Cops 'strike down' 300 more scammers
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 25/11/2025
» Police have arrested more than 300 suspects nationwide in a sweeping crackdown on mule accounts and technology-related crimes.
Bangkok police bust Illegal elderly care home
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 22/11/2025
» Consumer protection police shut down an elderly care facility in Bang Khen, Bangkok, on Friday after discovering it had been operating without a licence for six months.
Mekong 6 unite to fight scams
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 16/11/2025
» The six Mekong–Lancang countries have agreed to intensify joint action against transnational telecom and online fraud, adopting urgent measures centred on real-time data sharing, cyber liaison officers and stricter SIM-card registration.
Thai PM Anutin again declares war on scammers
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 10/11/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul vowed to wage an all-out war on scammers as he unveiled the results of a sweeping national operation against online fraud and cybercrime on Monday.
Kittharath vows crackdown on scams amid criticism
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 07/11/2025
» National police chief Pol Gen Kittharath Punpetch said the Royal Thai Police (RTP) will continue to diligently crackdown on scamming operations, while disregarding external accusations labelling the force as a criminal gang.
Probe urged after police branded 'criminal gang'
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 06/11/2025
» Four police organisations have submitted an open letter to the national police chief, urging an urgent fact-finding probe into allegations branding the Royal Thai Police (RTP) a "criminal gang".
Three Thai women arrested for alleged involvement in Nigerian romance scam
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 03/11/2025
» Three Thai women have been arrested for their alleged involvement in a romance scam network run by a group of Nigerians that defrauded victims of more than six billion baht.