In Samut Prakan, Thailand, authorities are piecing together a heartwrenching family tragedy that has connections to a scam gang operating through mule accounts. Sanit Dokmai, a 41yearold man, overwhelmed by debt, killed his wife and two young sons before attempting to take his own life. The incident has shed light on the intricate web of deceit spun by the scam gang and the devastating consequences that befell this family.
A 66yearold government retiree recently lost a staggering 20 million baht (approximately 600,000 USD) to an online scammer pretending to be a news anchor. The scammer lured the victim into investing in cryptocurrencies within just two months. The retiree, along with the real TV news anchor, filed a complaint with the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) on August 29, 2023.
Newly appointed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin announced on Monday that his cabinet lineup has been finalized. This comes amid speculation that the new defense minister could be a civilian member of the prime minister’s Pheu Thai Party. Newly appointed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin announced on Monday that his cabinet lineup has been finalized. This comes amid speculation that the new defense minister could be a civilian member of the prime minister’s Pheu Thai Party.
In the early hours of Tuesday, 13 Vietnamese nationals were arrested by investigators from the Metropolitan Police Division 5 and Pattaya police for operating an online gambling operation. The illegal activity took place in three hotel rooms located on Pattaya Sai 3 road in Bang Lamung district. The police raided these rooms shortly after midnight, leading to the arrest of the suspects.
In a horrific turn of events, a 41yearold father in Samut Prakan, overwhelmed with mounting family debt, is suspected of killing his wife and two sons before attempting to take his own life. It is believed that a call scam, which cost the wife 1.7 million baht she had borrowed, pushed the man over the edge.
Newlyappointed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin held a meeting with representatives of eight airlines on Monday to discuss strategies for capitalizing on the expected increase in tourist arrivals during the high season. The CEOs present at the meeting included: Newlyappointed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin held a meeting with representatives of eight airlines on Monday to discuss strategies for capitalizing on the expected increase in tourist arrivals during the high season. The CEOs present at the meeting included:
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has expressed a keen interest in connecting with the needs and concerns of local communities throughout the country. With this goal in mind, he plans to establish small mobile cabinet meetings in various provinces. These meetings are designed to allow the Prime Minister and his team to listen to the issues faced by locals and address their needs in a more direct manner.
Bhumjaithai, the secondlargest party in the government coalition, has demonstrated its political strength, as it is poised to secure several crucial cabinet positions. The party, which holds 71 seats in parliament, played a strong hand in negotiations and even threatened to leave the coalition if they didn’t get their desired positions.
Deputy national police chief Pol Gen Torsak Sukvimol is expected to become the new national police chief, replacing Pol Gen Damrongsak Kittiprapas. According to a police source, Torsak’s name is among a list of reshuffled officers awaiting vetting and endorsement by the Police Commission. The commission, chaired by caretaker Prime Minister Prayut Chanocha, is scheduled to meet on Friday.
A Nigerian man and 13 Thais were arrested for their involvement in a romance scam gang that defrauded victims of approximately 800 million baht (around $24 million) over three years. The arrests took place after police conducted operations across seven provinces in Thailand.