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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.
Thai hitman gets life sentence for murder of Cambodian opposition politician
Reuters, Published on 03/10/2025
» A Thai court on Friday imposed the death penalty and commuted it to life imprisonment for a hitman who shot dead a former Cambodian opposition lawmaker in Bangkok in January, the lawyer for the victim's family told Reuters.
Red-shirt Jeng Dokjik, serial petitioner Srisuwan sentenced to jail for extortion
Wassayos Ngamkham and Online Reporters, Published on 17/09/2025
» Former red-shirt activist Yoswaris Chuklom, alias “Jeng Dokjik”, has been sentenced to six years in prison and prolific petitioner Srisuwan Janya and three other accomplices to four years for the attempted extortion of the director-general of the Rice Department.
Reshuffles mean little at ground level
News, Chakkrapan Natanri, Prasit Tangprasert and Panumet Tanraksa, Published on 14/07/2025
» In the bustling aisles of Bang Lamphu fresh market in Khon Kaen, conversations no longer revolve around the day's produce or prices but the country's politics -- and not with much hope.
Others sought in ex-MP's murder
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 10/01/2025
» Police are hunting for accomplices involved in the shooting death of a former Cambodian opposition MP, with a warrant being issued for the arrest of the spotter suspected in the slaying.
Speedy extradition likely for suspected killer of former Cambodian MP
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 09/01/2025
» Thai police have asked Cambodian authorities to extradite a Thai ex-marine suspected of killing a former Cambodian opposition MP, and are also seeking at least two Cambodian suspects, according to a senior Bangkok police officer.
Suspected killer of former Cambodian MP arrested
Wassayos Ngamkham and News Agencies, Published on 08/01/2025
» The Thai suspect wanted for shooting a former Cambodian opposition MP to death in Bangkok has been arrested in Cambodia, police said on Wednesday night.
Tourist hotspot in Krabi becomes the top earner
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/10/2023
» Krabi's Hat Nappharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park has had a jump in annual revenue, reaching more than 270 million baht, making it the highest-earning national park in the country.
Battle to nourish young minds
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 03/01/2020
» The Education Ministry has announced it will take tough action against schools caught misusing funds for school lunches after the scandal came to light last year.
Thai man detained during night visit to Lao village
Patanapong Sripiachai, Published on 20/03/2019
» NAKHON PHANOM: Lao security authorities have released a Thai man caught making an unauthorised visit to a village in Khammouane province on Monday night.