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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.
Student's hazing coma sparks inquiry
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 16/10/2025
» The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) has ordered an urgent investigation after a first-year student was left in a coma after a beating during a freshman hazing.
Thai police speed up scam centre bribery probe
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 09/10/2025
» Police are expediting their review of evidence in a high-profile 40-million-baht bribery case allegedly linked to Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaichanok Chidchob.
Probe of disgraced ex-abbot Alongkot 'ongoing'
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 29/08/2025
» Police are currently reviewing evidence seized during the raid on Wat Phrabat Namphu and several other locations as part of the investigation into the alleged embezzlement of more than one billion baht in donations by the temple's disgraced former abbot, Alongkot Phoolmook, and his aide, Seksan Sapsubbsakul.
More skulduggery alleged at Wat Phrabat Namphu
News, Mongkol Bangprapa and Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 20/08/2025
» The Crime Suppression Division (CSD) is pressing ahead with its probe into Wat Phrabat Namphu, as more irregularities surface during interviews with suspects.
Police arrest 'mastermind' behind huge fraud scheme
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 20/08/2025
» A 57-year-old man who falsely claimed to represent the General Prem Tinsulanonda Statesman Foundation has been arrested for masterminding a large-scale fraud scheme linked to government project bidding, causing damages of at least eight million baht, according to the Crime Suppression Division (CSD).
Local Buddhism office in crosshairs amid alleged missing donations
News, Anucha Charoenpo and Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 13/08/2025
» Prime Minister's Office Minister Suchart Tancharoen has ordered the National Office of Buddhism (NOB) to establish a fact-finding committee to investigate the provincial NOB office overseeing Wat Phrabat Nam Phu in Lop Buri.
‘Ghostbuster’ influencer questioned over temple fund misuse
News, Online Reporters, Published on 09/08/2025
» A Thai influencer famed for his claimed ability to communicate with ghosts is at the centre of a police investigation into misuse of money donated to a temple renowned for its care of HIV patients.
Korat man uses mum's account to receive payments from selling porn
News, Online Reporters, Published on 28/07/2025
» A 26-year-old man has been arrested for selling pornographic pictures and videos online and having his mother open a bank account to receive payments.
Killers go bananas; heavy load; shooter won't take no
News, Mae Moo, Published on 13/07/2025
» Past comes back to haunt