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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.
Sangha scandal: A year of shattered faith
Post Reporters, Published on 25/12/2025
» In 2025, Thailand’s Buddhist establishment came under its most intense legal and institutional scrutiny in decades, following a wave of confirmed criminal investigations involving senior monks nationwide.
'Grey capital' rears its head
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 22/12/2025
» In recent weeks, photographs showing controversial foreign businessman Benjamin Mauerberger, also known as Ben Smith, and Yim Leak with several Thai politicians have gone viral, sparking questions about possible links to so-called grey capital networks.
DSI to summon ex-minister over Singapore MoU with Mauerberger
Published on 21/12/2025
» The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) will summon former Digital Economy and Society (DES) Minister Prasert Jantararuangtong over his role in the signing of an MoU in Singapore during which alleged money launderer Ben Smith was also present.
Rong Kluea market fire ‘not related to border conflict’
Published on 20/12/2025
» A fire at the Rong Kluea border market in Aranyaprathet district of Sa Kaeo province in the early hours of Saturday damaged about 20 shops but caused no injuries. Police said the incident was not connected to the Thai-Cambodian border conflict.
Ambush fears delay recovery of Thai soldier’s body
Published on 18/12/2025
» The body of one of two Thai soldiers killed in a recent clashes along the Thai-Cambodian border has been found, but troops have been unable to retrieve it amid fears of a possible ambush.
Border checks tightened
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 16/12/2025
» Thailand has tightened screening measures for Cambodian nationals entering Thailand under the visa-free scheme and stepped up checks on certain groups of foreign travellers deemed as "posing a risk" amid growing security concerns linked to the Thai–Cambodian border conflict.
Furr-ever friends
News, Published on 15/12/2025
» Thailand has officially elevated its native felines to national status. In a move reflecting both cultural pride and a booming pet economy, the cabinet on Nov 18 approved the designation of "Thai cat" as the country's national symbol in the pet category.
Prasert stands by now-cancelled MoU
Post Reporters, Published on 13/12/2025
» Pheu Thai Party secretary-general Prasert Jantararuangtong said an MoU signed with a Singapore-based Prime Opportunity Fund VCC, while he was a cabinet minister, signalled no irregularities even though alleged money launderer Benjamin Mauerberger, alias "Ben Smith", appears in signing ceremony photos.
DSI accepts iris-scanning case
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/12/2025
» The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) is preparing to investigate complaints about an iris-scanning cryptocurrency project in Thailand.