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Living in Thailand's age of impunity
News, Kong Rithdee, Published on 17/01/2026
» There's no place like Thailand. Joyscrolling TikTok and Reels reveals dozens of clips made by international visitors lamenting having to leave our lovely country and return to dreary Europe or joyless America. "Nobody talks about how hard it is to go from this" -- insert a cut of a wonderful beach in Krabi -- "to this"--cut to a drab, damp suburban street somewhere in the West. Add a crying-face emoji. "I want to move here!" the traveller announces. True, everybody loves Thailand.
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.
Meta targets AI-driven scams in Asia
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 18/12/2025
» Meta has released its latest Adversarial Threat Report, outlining large-scale efforts to combat online scams across the Asia-Pacific (Apac) region and address the growing threat of AI-enabled criminal activity, while working closely with law enforcement agencies in multiple countries.
Sad litany of flood missteps
News, Mongkol Bangprapa and Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 30/11/2025
» Entrenched patronage networks, political meddling in appointments, and a lack of professional disaster-management leadership created a cascade of preventable failures in the catastrophic flooding that tore apart Songkhla's Hat Yai district, a major economic engine of the South, according to academics.
Cambodia landmine claims contradicted by report
News, Post Reporters, Published on 25/11/2025
» The Asean Observer Team-Thailand (AOT-TH) has confirmed in a report that PMN-2 mines discovered in Huai Tamaria in the Phu Makua area of Si Sa Ket were freshly laid, not an older stockpile as claimed by Cambodian forces, the Royal Thai Armed Forces (RTARF) said.
Rein in online stars
News, Editorial, Published on 22/11/2025
» When citizens resort to legal action against social media influencers for misinformation, dangerous stunts, or inappropriate behaviour, it is time to discuss curbing such behaviour online.
Thailand reaffirms Cambodian violations, reserves right to respond
News, Online Reporters, Published on 17/11/2025
» Thailand reaffirms Cambodia’s violation of their joint declaration, while insisting on its desire to remain at peace but reserving the right to retaliate if provoked, government spokesman Siripong Angkasakulkiat said on Monday.
'Meth doctor' nabbed after jabs
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 09/10/2025
» The Metropolitan Police Bureau (MPB) has arrested a man operating under the online alias "Doctor for All Moods", who allegedly sold methamphetamine (crystal meth) and offered on-site injection services to clients in hotel rooms. The suspect, Kom-anan "Dr Golf", 39, was caught in Bangkok following a covert sting operation.
Drone unit takes policing into future
News, Published on 22/09/2025
» The police force is taking a decisive leap into the future of law enforcement with the launch of its first dedicated drone unit. Pol Lt Gen Jirabhop Bhuridej, commander of the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), unveiled CIB's new aerial team to boost surveillance, tactical operations and officer safety.
Bangkok MRT station flooded during heavy rain
News, Online Reporters, Published on 06/09/2025
» Bangkok commuters experienced flooding on Friday evening as heavy rain affected several areas, including inside the MRT Blue Line station.