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Criminal Cases December 2023
 
New criminal reports December 2023
Thai PBS World: Probe ordered into public prosecutor's handling of escaped convict's case Thailand's attorney general (AG) has ordered an investigation into an allegation, made by escaped convict Chaovalit Thongduang, that he had not been treated fairly by a public prosecutor handling his case, resulting in his conviction.
The Nation: Srettha promises justice for all as fugitive crime boss accuses officials of framing him Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin urged fugitive crime boss Chavalit Thongduang to turn himself in, saying that resisting arrest would be "problematic for all parties concerned".
Bangkok Post: 'No bargaining with Chaowalit,' say cops Police will not negotiate with escaped prisoner Chaowalit Thongduang, known as "Sia Pang Na Node", but they would guarantee his safety upon surrender, according to national police chief Pol Gen Torsak Sukvimol.
Bangkok Post: 5 killed, 1 injured at bloody Korat wedding A bridegroom, a former ranger with a disabled leg, went on a shooting rampage, killing four people including the bride and seriously injuring a man before shooting himself dead with a pistol at his own wedding party on Saturday night, police said.
Bangkok Post: Red faces as escapee's videos go viral Justice authorities are in the hot seat following the dramatic escape of inmate Chaowalit Thongduang, known as "Sia Pang Na Node", and his evasion of the law in the ensuing month-long manhunt.
The Pattaya News: Pattaya Mayor Orders Serious Probe into Motorbike Taxi Driver Who Allegedly Charged Passenger 1600 Baht Pattaya Mayor Poramase Ngamphichet has instructed the Pattaya police to conduct a serious investigation into an alleged motorbike taxi driver who charged a passenger over 1,600 baht for a brief transit to the Pattaya International Fireworks Festival on Friday, November 24th.
Khaosod: Thai Authorities Investigate An Escaped Convict's Ridiculing Video An escaped convict named Chaowalit Thongduang, also known as ‘Pang Na-nhoad or Wealthy Pang, is not only a local influential figure in the southern region of Thailand; he is now also a well-known mocker of the Thai justice system.
Thai PBS World: Nine killed and more than ten others injured in truck accident in Si Sa Ket Nine people were killed and more than ten others were injured when a pickup truck rammed into a large group of people attending a Kathin celebration in Phrai Bueng district of Thailand’s north-eastern province of Si Sa Ket on Saturday night.
The Nation: Chinese nationals begging in Bangkok not victims of trafficking, says immigration chief The Immigration Bureau has confirmed that the six Chinese nationals caught begging on Bangkok streets were not victims of torture, physical abuse or coercion by human traffickers.
Bangkok Post: Shooting probe unearths macabre student gang At first glance, it looked like the Klong Toey shooting on Oct 11 was a revenge attack between technical students who study at rival vocational colleges but when the police team of the Metropolitan Police Bureau dug deep, they found the shooter and his partner were part of a crime syndicate comprised of at least 84 members.
Thai Enquirer reports on its X (formerly Twitter) account on November 28th:
The cabinet approved the Ministry of Justice's decision to reassign Police Major Suriya Singhakamol's position from the Director General of the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) to Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Justice after he vowed to crack down on political officials who were related to meat smuggling rings.
The DSI quoted Suriya in a social media post today, stating that he has been mentally preparing for such a possibility since he took over the position as the Director of the DSI, and he does not regret anything because he has done his best.
The cabinet decision came after Suriya said last week and reiterated yesterday that the DSI's investigation against smugglers of smuggled meats and corrupt authorities taking bribes from the smugglers will continue to expand to reach all culprits, regardless of their status.
Last week, the DSI reported that the ongoing crackdown on smuggled meat has resulted in the prosecution of suspected smugglers in 92 cases across 35 provinces. The suspects include business operators, at least 10 civil servants, and at least 10 political officials.
The DSI's investigation is also linked to CP Axtra (CPAXT). The DSI stated that there is evidence showing the company purchased 390 million baht worth of smuggled pork. CP Axtra admitted to buying the pork from two companies linked to the smuggling but claimed they did so legitimately, asserting that the company should be considered an affected party, not a culprit.
Following the news of the company being investigated, CPAXT shares dropped by 3.57% today.
Deputy government spokeswoman Kenika Oonjit said Police Major Suriya was transferred to streamline the policies of the justice ministry. No further explanation was provided.
Government spokesman Chai Watcharong said the proposal originated from the ministry, and cabinet members did not extensively discuss the matter. Chai also clarified that no new appointment has been finalized at this point.
Bangkok Post: DSI chief reassigned amidst investigation into smuggled pork The cabinet on Tuesday transferred the chief of the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) to the position of deputy permanent secretary for justice, citing an ongoing investigation into pork smuggling by the organisation.
Bangkok Post: School executive accused of sexual abuse and threats A school deputy director in Bangkok has been accused of sexually abusing her 12-year-old student and resorting to threats of exposing explicit photos and videos if the girl did not comply.
Prachatai: Two activists charged with contempt of court Activists Netiporn Sanesangkhom and Thanalop Phalanchai have been charged with contempt of court for an incident on 19 October, during which a police officer hit Netiporn with a baton and injured her.
The Nation 26 Chinese tourists arrested in raid on secret casino in Nonthaburi Immigration police raided a hotel in Nonthaburi province, which was modified as a casino to cater to Chinese tourists, and nabbed 26 alleged gamblers on Wednesday morning.
Khaosod: Police Crack Down On Hybrid Fraud; Arrest 2 Chinese And 2 Thais The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) Commissioner Pol. Lt. Gen. Jirabhop Bhuridej announced the result of the “Shutdown One billion Hybrid Scam” operation on November 29 after searching 5 target locations in Bangkok and Samut Prakan.
Khaosod: The US Helps Thais Catch A Man Selling Tiger Carcasses Online More than 500 carcasses, including leopard carcasses, black panther carcasses, clouded leopard carcasses, and Asian golden cat carcasses, were found and seized at a house in Ban Chang Subdistrict, Mueang District, Pathum Thani Province on November 29.
Bangkok Post: Red faces in fugitive saga A villain wanted by state authorities, runaway inmate Chaowalit Thongduang, who remains at large more than a month after escaping from a southern hospital, projects himself as a "victim of injustice."
Bangkok Post: House wants answers to DSI transfer The House Committee on Agriculture and Cooperatives says it will question the government and the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) to find out why DSI director-general Pol Maj Suriya Singhakamol was suddenly transferred.
Bangkok Post: Four arrested over romance-investment scams Police have arrested two Chinese and two Thais for alleged involvement in romance-investment scams and impounded assets worth about 300 million baht.
Khaosod: Chinese Gambling Den Investigators Will Also Examine Thai Police According to the investigation, a posh gambling den inside a hotel in Nonthaburi province’s Ngamwomgwan area just north west of Bangkok that police raided on November 29 belongs to Chinese businesspeople.
The Nation Songkhla prosecutor transferred following allegations by escaped crime boss The attorney-general has transferred a public prosecutor from his Songkhla Office following allegations by an escaped crime boss that he was involved in drug trafficking and in setting him up.
Bangkok Post Public prosecutor linked to runaway inmate's accusations transferred A provincial public prosecutor accused by runaway inmate Chaowalit Thongduang of having a hand in taking a drug suspect from authorities has been transferred to the Office of the Attorney-General (OAG) pending a fact-finding investigation.
Bangkok Post "Kamnan Nok" indicted in murder of police officer Praween Chankhlai, also known as "Kamnan Nok", has been indicted in connection with the murder of a highway police officer at a party at his house in Nakhon Pathom province on Sept 6.
The Nation: DSI deploys money laundering law to bust billion-baht pork smuggling ring The new chief of the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) on Friday told investigators to deploy the anti-money laundering law to break up a multibillion-baht pork smuggling ring.
Bangkok Post: 3 Indians nabbed in Saraburi for suspected illegal lending The ongoing nationwide registration of debtors seeking government help over their debt burden led to the arrest of three foreign nationals suspected of involvement in illegal lending on Saturday.
Don't be fooled by this message, most of the Loan Sharks are Thai, often with excellent connections to officials.
Bangkok Post: Chinese, Thais arrested in dual scam investigation Police have arrested two Chinese, one a Thai model’s husband, and two Thais for alleged involvement in romance-investment scams, and impounded assets worth about 300 million baht for examination.
Khaosod: Thai Police Chase Six Vietnamese Who Ran Away In The City Thai police in Lampang Province, northern Thailand, had spent the entire day chasing six Vietnamese individuals who ran away on their way to the public prosecutor’s office.
German documentary film shakes up tourism in Pattaya
Khaosod: PM Orders Investigation Into German Suspect Bribing Thai Officials High-ranking Thai officials, including the Prime Minister, ordered an investigation into a German media documentary that claimed one of two foreign suspects involved in child prostitution paid a 1 million baht bribe and escaped.
The Nation: Police to investigate bribery allegations reported by German media Pol. Gen. Surachate Hakparn, Deputy Commissioner of Police, on Sunday (December 3) ordered an investigation into allegations that a German tourist paid a bribe to escape charges of buying sex from a minor in Pattaya, Chonburi province.
Thai Enquirer reports on its X (formerly Twitter) account on December 4th:
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has instructed the Ministry of Justice and the Royal Thai Police to thoroughly investigate the claim that a German national paid a bribe worth about one million baht in exchange for his release from a pedophilia charge.
Germany's Deutsche Welle broadcasted a documentary by Norddeutscher Rundfunk titled "Sex Tourists in Thailand," shedding light on a case involving a 55-year-old pedophile named Jens Kirch. He was apprehended at the Cobra Beer Bar in Pattaya in September 2022 for engaging in sexual activities with a minor under the age of 15. However, he asserted that he paid 800,000 baht for legal fees and bail, along with an additional one million baht to authorities before returning to Frankfurt a week after his arrest.
Srettha said today that the arrest might have occurred last year before his tenure, but the problem must be addressed as it could impact tourism.
Pol Lt Gen Somprasong, the commander of the Provincial Police Region 2, mentioned on Sunday that many authorities are involved in the case, and his investigators will determine who took the bribe. He added that if the suspect was charged, his record should appear in the database, and more updates will be provided next week.
Move Forward Party list-MP Tunyawaj Kamolwongwat said the findings clearly contradicted the police's previous narrative that there are no sex workers in Pattaya, as everyone knows that there are. He also pointed out that the case highlights loopholes in the Prevention and Suppression of Prostitution Act, which allow corrupt authorities to exploit them through bribes and extortion. Tunyawaj argued that legalizing prostitution would reduce corruption, prevent sex workers from being exploited, and protect children from becoming victims of sex trafficking.
DW's version of the documentary has been blocked from viewing in Thailand, but NDR's German copy can still be accessed on YouTube.. For the English version please click here.
Thai PBS World: Pattaya police explain alleged bribery in child prostitution case Pattaya police issued a statement today in an attempt to clarify a German media report, claiming that a German tourist, who was arrested for buying sexual services from an underage girl in Pattaya bar in September last year, was released after allegedly paying a million baht bribe to police before leaving Thailand.
Now we are just as smart as we were before the 'statement'.
Bangkok Post Documentary rocks Pattaya tourism With the image of Pattaya as a sex tourism destination being amplified by a German media organisation, the private sector is concerned about the consequences as it could impact the overall tourism market.
The Pattaya News Thai Lawyer Denies German Expat Paid Bribe to Escape Child Sexual Abuse Charges in Pattaya A Thai lawyer has denied allegations that a German expat who was arrested on child sexual abuse charges in Pattaya paid a bribe of 1 million baht to escape Thailand.
Anyone who has read the above report published by The Pattaya News will have realised immediately that there is something fishy about the whole story. And so it is:
The Nation 3 Pattaya cops face disciplinary action over escape by German, American suspects Three Pattaya policemen are to face legal action related to the escape of two suspects, a German and an American, arrested for allegedly buying sex from underage girls, a deputy national police chief said Wednesday.
The Pattay News: German Suspect in Pattaya Child Sexual Abuse Case and Documentary Reportedly Detained in Germany A German national charged with sexually abusing children in Pattaya was reportedly arrested in his home country, said a Pattaya business operator.
The above report published by TPN should also be read with caution until real facts are published. At the time of writing, there was no information about an arrest of J.K. in Germany.
Thai Enquirer reports on its X (formerly Twitter) account on December 7th:
Three police officers are under investigation for misconduct related to the German pedophile case in Pattaya, as announced by Deputy Police Chief Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn.
The Superintendent of the Pattaya City Police Station, the Chief Investigator, and an Investigative Officer are being scrutinized for failing to adhere to regulations by granting bail to the 55-year-old pedophile. The individual claimed to have paid a one-million-baht bribe to secure his release and leave the country.
Furthermore, the officers neglected to report the German national and his charges to immigration police. Pol Gen Surachate said he plans to meet with the German ambassador tomorrow to explore options for interrogating the German national and determining the recipient of the alleged bribe. However, the German national's lawyer insists that no bribe was paid, asserting that the money was intended for legal fees and bail.
In the meantime, another American, facing similar charges, has already fled the country, while the UK national, who owns the Cobra Beer Bar, remains in custody.
Bangkok Post: Officers to be disciplined for freeing German child sex suspect Two senior police officers who allowed a German man facing child sex charges in Pattaya to leave the country will face disciplinary and possibly criminal action, a deputy national police chief said on Wednesday.
Bangkok Post: Police in paedophile bail case face action The chief of Pattaya City police station in Chon Buri and a number of his staff will face disciplinary action for failing to object to bail granted to a German national accused of child sexual abuse.
This is (perhaps) a developing story: We'll give updates on the situation as we learn more.
Thai Enquirer reports on its X (formerly Twitter) account on December 4th:
Four special experts in the Revenue Department in Samut Prakarn have been accused of possessing unusually large amounts of assets, ranging from 1.8 million baht to 1.1 billion baht, according to the National Anti-Corruption Commission.
These officials are suspected of involvement in the embezzlement of tax refunds in Samut Prakan. The balances in their bank accounts were discovered to be significantly higher than their reported incomes, and they were unable to provide explanations for the sources of these funds, leading to the accusations against them.
The four individuals implicated are Danai Damrongchaiyothin, who has accumulated over 1.1 billion baht across seven deposit accounts; Chonlatharn Kongmun, with over 590 million baht in five deposit accounts; Duangkamon Plermsawat, possessing more than 334 million baht in three deposit accounts; and Utumporn Khemwichai, holding over 1.8 million baht in one of her deposit accounts.
The NACC is asking the Central Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases to seize their assets and prosecute them for being unusually affluent, in addition to other charges related to the alleged embezzlement.
NNT- National News Bureau of Thailand reports on its X (formerly Twitter) account on December 5th:
Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has announced a crackdown on the sale of counterfeit branded products online, highlighting the urgency to address the infringement of property rights, which could damage Thailand's international reputation.
According to Phumtham, the Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) has been tasked with educating small and medium enterprises about patenting their products for protection against imitation. The agency also plans to promote more GI (geographical indication) products to leverage Thailand's soft power globally.
DIP Director-General Vuttikrai Leewiraphan detailed a forthcoming memorandum of understanding between 30 copyright owners and three leading online platforms - Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok Shop. The agreement is expected to enhance the fight against piracy, allowing direct reporting of infringements.
The DIP is also collaborating with Facebook to develop tools for identifying and removing counterfeit products, aiming to address copyright violations on the platform.
To date, 960 items violating copyrights have been removed from these platforms
Khaosod: Police Catch A Drug Gang In The Water And Seize ICE For Australia Police had to hunt down 13 Thai drug traffickers who went into the water to escape on Monday night in Bang Pakong District, Chachoengsao Province, before confiscating the drugs. ICE, or crystal methamphetamine, weighs more than 2,000 kilogrammes.
Bangkok Post: Probe launched to identify official in B10m bribery clip An investigation into an audio clip of an official who demanded a 10-million-baht bribe from a pork smuggler is underway to identify the official in question, Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Capt Thamanat Prompow said.
The Pattaya News: Kanchanaburi Woman Dies After Allegedly Drunk Police Officer Hits Her in Car Accident and Tries to Flee At 4:00 PM, on December 3rd, 2023, Tha Muang police officers received an accident report of a pickup truck colliding with a motorbike on Ban Tham-Muang Chum road, Tha Muang, Kanchanaburi. There was one casualty reported.
The Nation: Makro given 30 days to explain alleged buying of smuggled pork The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has set a deadline of 30 days for the hypermart chain Makro to explain reports alleging that it has been buying fresh pork from a company whose owners have been arrested on smuggling charges.
Thai Enquirer reports on its X (formerly Twitter) account on December 7th:
Two officials from the Medical Life Sciences Institute were arrested on charges of corruption related to the purchase of supplies amounting to 4.3 million baht.
The implicated individuals, a mother serving as the Chief Procurement Officer, and her daughter, who holds the position of Parcel Officer, stand accused of fabricating documents and signatures to orchestrate 44 fraudulent transactions with a private company specializing in the production of pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and scientific equipment.
Additionally, the managing director of the aforementioned company, who is the husband of the Parcel Officer, has also been apprehended as an accomplice in the alleged corruption scheme.
Thai Enquirer reports on its X (formerly Twitter) account on December 7th:
Police raided a house in Bangkok that had been manufacturing illegal lotions and shower gels.
One suspect, a 63-year-old named Thitiwat, was arrested at his residence in Thonburi for producing lotions and shower creams without a license.
The police confiscated 83 gallons of foot lotions, 580 shower gel bottles, 73 gallons of bath products, and 2,976 perfume bottles as evidence. The products were being manufactured in plastic basins.
The Nation: Police to summon Chinese TikToker over negative videos on Bangkok Thai police have threatened to take legal action against a Chinese social media idol for saying a Bangkok district famous for its night life is not safe, although they admitted they did not know yet how they would proceed against the woman.
The Pattaya News: Suspected Murderer of Chonburi Woman Arrested A Thai man was arrested in connection to the death of a woman found deceased in the cassava field in the area of Huay Yai, Chonburi province.
Thai PBS World: Baht220m sent by a cold storage company to pork smuggling suspects Officials from the Department of Special Investigation have discovered a cold storage company in Nakhon Pathom province has, in the past two years, transferred about 220 million baht to two suspects, a father and son, currently held in police custody on charges of the illegal importation of frozen pork.
Bangkok Post: 'Loan sharks' arrested for vandalism Members of a loan shark gang who vandalised their debtor's restaurant in Sankhaburi district in this Central Plains province for registering with the government's loan shark scheme have been arrested, police said yesterday.
Bangkok Post: TikTok of cops sparks probe Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang has ordered a probe into a viral TikTok video which shows six military police lining up in front of a van guarding Chinese tourists, saying that a disciplinary punishment must be meted out.
Bangkok Post: Police seize B30m worth of drugs More than 30 million baht worth of illicit drugs were seized from two overseas-bound parcels and two incoming foreign nationals on Tuesday.
Bangkok Post: Nepotism questions raised about police promotions Move Forward Party MP Rangsiman Rome has demanded an explanation about how a police officer who happens to be a nephew of Thaksin Shinawatra’s ex-wife managed to secure the top job with the immigration police at Phuket airport.
Thai Enquirer reports on its X (formerly Twitter) account on December 8th:
The police are charging the Chinese TikTok influencer who made a video about Soi Nana for selling goods online without a work permit.
Wang Chue Yu, who holds a visa under the Thailand Privilege Card program, admitted to creating the video but denied attempting to discredit the red-light district. She asserted that her intention was solely to caution female tourists about locations they should avoid visiting alone.
The police investigation revealed that Wang has been selling products online without a work permit, a violation of the Foreigners' Working Management Emergency Decree.
The Immigration Bureau has issued a warning, stating that foreigners who produce content to spread misinformation about Thailand in order to garner likes and shares online could face blacklisting from entering the country.
Opinion: Khaosod: Is Bangkok’s Soi Nana Very Dangerous for Young, Unaccompanied, Good-Looking Chinese Girl at Night? What is more dangerous than being an unaccompanied young Chinese woman and not feeling safe in the Nana nightlife district of Bangkok at 11.30pm? Answer: Doing a video clip to make such a remark and post it on TikTok, only to have Thai immigration police “inviting” you for a talk, declaring you are persona non grata, and blacklisting you.
Asean Now: Perverted abbot accused of sexually assaulting novices and teenage boys Mae Wang Police Station officers forced a perverted Thai abbot to leave his monkhood as they cranked up an investigation after novices and teenage boys accused him of sexually assaulting them. The alleged sexual assaults took place at a well-known temple, which was not named in the report, in the northern province of Chiang Mai.
Bangkok Post: Teachers jailed for sex abuse Four of six teachers and two students accused of being involved in the prolonged sexual abuse of three female students in Mukdahan have been sentenced to life imprisonment, according to Thicha Nanakorn, an adviser to the Child, Youth and Family Foundation.
Bangkok Post:
Anti-corruption body plans public hearing on govt's 10k plan The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) is planning to hold a public hearing to gauge opinions about the government's handling of its 10,000-baht digital money handout scheme as part of the NACC's monitoring of this controversial project.
The Nation: Olympian Somrak faces allegations of sexual misconduct; claims it is blackmail Olympic-medal-winning boxer, Somrak Kamsing, has found himself embroiled in controversy as he faces allegations of sexual abuse by a 17-year-old.
Thai PBS World: Former boxing champion Somrak denies rape allegation Former Olympic boxing gold medallist Somrak Kamsing has denied charges of sexual assault, filed against him by a 17-year-old girl in the north-eastern province of Khon Kaen.
Thai PBS World: Somrak surrenders to police to answer sexual assault charges Former Olympic boxing gold medallist Somrak Khamsing reported to police in the north-eastern province of Khon Kaen late Wednesday night, to acknowledge four charges, including attempted rape, related to a 17-year-old girl.
The Nation: Somrak apologises to public but denies sexual abuse charges Olympic-medal-winning boxer Somrak Kamsing turned himself in to Khon Kaen police late on Wednesday night to deny four charges related to alleged sexual abuse of a 17-year-old girl early on Sunday.
Thai PBS World: Somrak surrenders to police to answer sexual assault charges Former Olympic boxing gold medallist Somrak Khamsing reported to police in the north-eastern province of Khon Kaen late Wednesday night, to acknowledge four charges, including attempted rape, related to a 17-year-old girl.
TPN National: Thai Police Bust Major Meth Smuggling Gang in Mukdahan Region 4 Police successfully intercepted a drug trafficking gang in the province of Mukdahan on Sunday, December 10th, seizing over 600,000 methamphetamine pills. Acting on a tip, Region 4 Police stopped a white Mitsubishi Attrage sedan, registered in Bangkok, on Saturday night.
The Nation:
Porsche driver 'punches MP's aide' at Govt House in dispute over money A young man with a famous name drove his Porsche sports car to Government House and allegedly punched an MP's assistant in a dispute over money on Tuesday.
Thai PBS World: Senator indicted for drug trafficking, money laundering and transnational crime Senator Upakit Pachariyangkun was formally indicted today on narcotics trafficking, money laundering and association with a transnational criminal organisation charges.
Thai PBS World: Former Democrat deputy leader acquitted of sexual abuse charges Former Democrat deputy leader Prinn Panitchpakdi was acquitted of sexually assault charges today by the Criminal Court.
Bangkok Post: 13 killed, 1.7m speed pills found in Chiang Rai Thirteen bodies and about 1.7 million meth pills were found near the border in Mae Fa Luang district of the northernmost province following a shootout with soldiers on Saturday night, according to sources.
Bangkok Post: Soldier kills ex-wife, then himself An army sergeant major shot his former wife dead and then took his own life on Sunday, leaving behind their 14-year-old son and a daughter, 4.
Bangkok Post: Prinn dodges charge of molestation The Criminal Court yesterday acquitted Prinn Panitchpakdi, a former deputy leader of the Democrat Party, in a case in which he was accused of committing an indecent act on a 17-year-old girl in 2018 due to the statute of limitations having expired.
Khaosod: 15 Suspected Drug Smugglers Killed In Clash With Thai Soldiers Near Myanmar Border Fifteen suspected drug smugglers were killed and about 2 million methamphetamine tablets seized in northern Thailand near the Myanmar border after a shootout with Thai soldiers, Thai officials said.
Bangkok Post: Canadian man, Thai wife fatally stabbed by neighbour A Canadian man and his Thai wife were stabbed to death by a neighbour who rented a house next door in Muang district of this northeastern province in the small hours on Friday.
Bangkok Post: Cyber crime police accused of extorting motorist Three policemen have been moved to inactive posts pending an investigation into their alleged extortion of 30,000 baht from a motorist who was behind in his car payments and used fake licence plates.
Bangkok Post: 3 cops face probe over 30k bribe Three policemen have been moved to inactive posts pending an investigation into their alleged extortion of 30,000 baht from a motorist who was behind in his car payments and using fake licence plates.
The Nation: Workers discover rotten human legs in recyclable paper shipment from US Workers at a recycling factory in Chonburi’s Si Racha district found two human legs, decomposed to the bone, inside a shipment of recyclable cardboard paper from the United States.
Khaosod: Several Properties in Chiang Mai Are Confiscated After Being Linked To Chinese Nominees Since the country reopened after the COVID-19 pandemic, a group of Chinese investors have entered the Chiang Mai real estate market to build housing projects to meet the demand of the Chinese population. This has led to the emergence of villages in Hang Dong and San Kamphaeng districts where 100 percent of the residents are Chinese. This has also led to a widespread practice of registering companies that are essentially nominee companies.
Khaosod: Cops Arrest 30 Illegal Chinese Workers The illegal migrant workers, all men, were arrested at a public housing construction site in Phuket’s Thalang district, police said. According to police, the suspects entered the country legally but they were not permitted to get employment.
The Nation: Kanchanaburi couple arrested for using fake money in top-up machines Police on Wednesday arrested a married couple who allegedly used fake bills to top up at an automatic kiosk in Kanchanaburi province, causing more than 7,000 baht of damage.
Khaosod reports on its X (formerly Twitter) account on December 21st:
Police & food & drugs authorities raided a warehouse in Chonburi province's muang district on Weds & seized 145 kgs of fake body whitening cream. The goods are being sold online & claims was made your skin will turn white in 3 days.
The Pattaya News: Indian National Overstays for 6 Years, Arrested for Alleged Loan Shark Activities in Nonthaburi On December 20th, 2023, Nonthaburi provincial immigration officers captured an Indian suspect who overstayed 2,366 days in Thailand and allegedly was involved in illegal loan shark activities in Mueang Nonthaburi, Nonthaburi.
The Pattaya News: Temple Thief in Sri Racha Makes Off with 200,000 Baht A heartless thief ransacked the donation room of Wat Tapotharam in the Sri Racha district, making off with over 200,000 baht in cash and several gold-framed Buddhist amulets.
Thai Enquirer reports on its X (formerly Twitter) account on December 22nd:
A retired Navy rear admiral, a retired Navy captain, and a Taiwanese businessperson were arrested in connection with a murder-for-hire case.
The businessperson, named Fong (last name withheld by authorities), allegedly hired the retired Navy officers to kill his adopted son, but the murder did not occur.
The Navy rear admiral, Prakaiphruek (last name withheld by authorities), serves as a consultant at Fong's company, while the Navy captain, named Tewaraj (last name withheld by authorities), was intended to be the triggerman. Tewaraj was also implicated in the murder of a 32-year-old police sergeant in Mae Sot in 2006.
The murder plot was thwarted when the intended triggerman had a change of heart before informing the victim about the plot involving his stepfather. Subsequently, the victim reported the plan to the police, leading to today's arrests.
Thai PBS World: Two former naval officers, Taiwanese national arrested on murder charges Two retired naval officers were arrested in Bangkok this morning by Crime Suppression Division (CSD) police on murder charges, in connection with the death of a Taiwanese national.
The Nation: Crimes and shadows flourish among social media A series of events in 2023 shook the very world of many Thais, from the discovery of a female serial killer to a 14-year-old boy rampantly shooting down innocent bystanders in Bangkok's most visited mall.
Bangkok Post:
Taxi driver stole B1m watch from drunk Japanese passenger A 44-year-old taxi driver was arrested on Monday morning for allegedly driving around for hours waiting for a drunk Japanese passenger to doze off, and then stealing his million baht wristwatch.
Bangkok Post: Local drug addict kills police officer A policeman was killed while trying to subdue a drug addict undergoing a psychotic episode in That Phanom district on Sunday.
Thai PBS World: 'Uncle Pol' goes from hero to villain in Nong Chompoo's death Once idolized as a hero, the man known to millions as Uncle Pol of Ban Kokkork fell into disgrace this year when he was sentenced to 20 years in jail over the death of his three-year-old niece.
Khaosod: A Russian Man Is Arrested at Phuket Airport in an Attempted Murder Case Mr. Alexander, a 53-year-old Russian, was arrested as a suspect in the attempted murder of 44-year-old Russian Dmitry Aleynikov.
Thai Enquirer reports on its X (formerly Twitter) account on December 28th:
Thirty-three Thai women were arrested for working illegally in Taiwan, some of whom had overstayed for an extended period, according to a report by China Times.
The arrests occurred at a venue on Zhonghua Road in Taipei's Shi-men Ting District. The basement venue was originally a restaurant converted into a bar, where Thai women provided drinking services and, at times, engaged in prostitution.
The Thai women, mostly in their 20s with tourist visas, were apprehended alongside the venue owner, three staff members, and 21 customers on December 26. The Thai women were fined for violations of immigration law and subsequently deported.
Thai PBS World: Human smuggling investigation on Phuket expands Police on the island province of Phuket have expanded their investigation into human smuggling activities, after rounding up some 28 Chinese nationals who exploited tourist visas to work at a construction site.
The Thaiger: Former prison officer arrested for stealing 3 million baht from inmates A former prison officer was arrested for stealing about 3 million baht from more than 1,000 inmates after evading arrest for 10 years.
Thai PBS World: Prosecutors reject police case file on Siam Paragon shooting Public prosecutors have decided to return the case file of the 14-year-old suspect in the Siam Paragon shooting on October 3rd to the police, on the grounds that the police enquiry was unlawful, because it was carried out without waiting for the youth's mental health assessment from the Galya Rajanagarindra Institute.
Thai PBS World: 2023's top stories: Trail of cyanide leads to country's first suspected female serial killer The woman nicknamed "Am Cyanide" by Thai media made headlines in 2023 as Thailand's first suspected female serial killer after police uncovered evidence that more than a dozen of her close acquaintances had died in mysterious circumstances.
Thai PBS World: Injured Ratsadon protesters to get 300,000 baht compensation from police On Thursday, the Civil Court ordered the Royal Thai Police to pay about 300,000 baht in compensation to pro-democracy Ratsadon protesters who were physically injured during the police crackdown in front of parliament on November 17th, 2020.
Khaosod: Pol. Lt. Is Charged With Killing A Businessman On The Motorway A police lieutenant was detained at the Wang Thonglang Police Station. after being charged with murder for shooting a 30-year-old businessman to death on the Chalong Rat motorway in Bangkok on December 30.
Bangkok Post: Police officer held in expressway slaying A police officer has been arrested after a businessman was shot to death on an expressway in Wang Thonglang district of Bangkok late Friday night.
Thai PBS World: Police officer arrested for allegedly killing businessman on Bangkok toll way A police officer was arrested today, at a rented apartment in Nakhon Pathom province, after he allegedly shot and killed a businessman on the Chalong Rat expressway in Bangkok's Wang Thong Lang district on Friday night.
Bangkok Post: Two petrol station workers slain in Nakhon Phanom Two employees of a petrol station were shot dead late Friday night in their workplace, where police found all 13 closed-circuit television cameras unplugged.
The Nation: Central Investigation Bureau lists Thailand’s top 10 crimes of 2023 The crackdown on a gang that helped students cheat to get into a school for police non-commissioned officers was named the top crime of 2023.
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