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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.
German arrested for reckless driving found to be wanted criminal
Online Reporters, Published on 10/11/2025
» A German man arrested for reckless driving on Koh Phangan has been found to be on a criminal wanted list in his home country, police said.
Probe sought into ID card 'extortion'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 19/09/2025
» Two People's Party MPs, Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn and Somdul Utcharoen, have petitioned the Department of Provincial Administration (DoPA) over allegations that villagers in Chiang Mai are being forced to pay tens of thousands of baht to obtain nationality and ID cards under a cabinet resolution.
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.
Chiang Mai police raid nets 18 Chinese call centre fraudsters
Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 01/08/2025
» CHIANG MAI - Police arrested 18 Chinese nationals operating a call centre fraud operation from a luxury house that worth over 40 million baht in Mae Rim district on July 31, with eight suspects injured after jumping from the second floor while attempting to escape.