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Thai police linked to kidnap claims
News, Chalit Phumruang, Published on 24/02/2026
» NAKHON SAWAN — A police scandal has erupted following complaints that officers were involved in the abduction and extortion of two local residents, who claim they were detained and forced to pay 50,000 baht in exchange for their release.
B778 million in assets seized from criminal groups
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 20/02/2026
» The Anti-Money Laundering Office (Amlo) has approved the seizure and freezing of assets linked to major criminal networks, with a combined value of 778 million baht.
People’s Party dissolution sought for ‘media company’ links
Online Reporters, Published on 17/02/2026
» Serial petitioner Srisuwan Janya has asked the Election Commission (EC) to seek the dissolution of the People’s Party over allegations that it was connected to Spectre C Co, a media company accused of running illegal information operations.
Man splashed petrol on bank manager and demanded B5m at mall
Sutthiwit Chayutworakan, Published on 16/02/2026
» SAMUT PRAKAN: A man splashed petrol over a female bank manager at a shopping centre and demanded 5 million baht in cash. However, eyewitnesses overpowered him.
Online fraud rises, losses fall
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 10/02/2026
» The Anti Cyber Scam Centre (ACSC) has reported a sharp rise in online fraud cases, with nearly 8,000 cases recorded nationwide in just one week, though the average loss per case has declined.
Sex workers get pre-election boost
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 01/02/2026
» Political parties have voiced support for Thai sex workers ahead of the Feb 8 poll, vowing more protection and dignity under the law in a country where prostitution remains a crime.
Russian fugitive arrested in Koh Samui
Online Reporters, Published on 09/01/2026
» SURAT THANI - Immigration officials have arrested a Russian man wanted for extorting more than 1 million roubles from an automotive company CEO in Russia, using biometric tracking to locate him at a luxury hotel in Koh Samui.
Man arrested for posing as police officer to dupe Thai woman in the US
Online Reporters, Published on 07/01/2026
» A 29-year-old man has been arrested in Prachin Buri after he was accused of posing as a police officer and extorting money from a US-based Thai woman by falsely linking her to a money-laundering case, causing her to lose almost 200 million baht.
Net tightens on cyber scams
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 18/11/2025
» The Anti-Cyber Scam Centre (ACSC) yesterday reported a fall in scam complaints and financial losses between 9–15 Nov, crediting improved coordination among agencies and timely interventions to block suspicious transactions.
Ex-policeman gets bail in kidnap case
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 14/11/2025
» High-profile former police officer Santhana Prayoonrat was granted bail on Friday after his arrest in Bangkok on multiple charges in connection with the abduction of a Taiwanese businessman in 2021.