police investigation Archives - Ko Samui & Ko Phangan

Fraudulent Gang Impersonates Royal Foundation for Fake Projects

richard9 months ago3 mins

A group of criminals has been deceiving people into investing in fictitious development projects in the Northeastern region of Thailand since 2021. The fraudsters have been using the prestigious and royally established Chaipattana Foundation’s name to attract innocent victims. A group of criminals has been deceiving people into investing in fictitious development projects in the Northeastern region of Thailand since 2021. The fraudsters have been using the prestigious and royally established Chaipattana Foundation’s name to attract innocent victims.

Man Apprehended for Alleged Sexual Abuse of Schoolgirls

richard9 months ago3 mins

A 35yearold man, Jirayut Phomhom, also known as Jack, was arrested in connection with the allegations of sexually molesting seven schoolgirls in various areas of Bangkok last month. The arrest took place in front of a house in Tambon Nong Din Daeng, Muang district of Nakhon Pathom.

German Businessman’s Disappearance: Two Foreigners Questioned

richard10 months ago4 mins

On the evening of July 10th, two foreigners were summoned to Nong Prue police station in Bang Lamung district for questioning regarding the disappearance of German property broker Hans Peter Ralter Mack. The identities and nationalities of the two individuals were not revealed, and they arrived at the station accompanied by their lawyers. According to Pol Col Tawee Kudthalaeng, the Nong Prue police chief, both foreigners refrained from providing statements, insisting that their attorneys would represent them in future legal proceedings.

National Park Employee Faces Attempted Rape Charges

richard12 months ago3 mins

A 24yearold temporary employee at Erawan National Park, Pramote Khongkham, has been charged with attempted rape and indecent assault after a Lithuanian tourist filed a complaint. The park authorities have terminated Mr. Pramote’s employment and requested that the police take strict action against him.

Highway Police Division Commander Reassigned Amid Bribery Allegations

richard12 months ago4 mins

Pol Maj Gen Ekkaraj Limsangkat, the commander of the Highway Police Division, faced an unexpected transfer to an inactive post at the Operations Centre of the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) on Tuesday. The reassignment comes after allegations surfaced of receiving kickbacks from overloaded lorries. The transfer order, effective immediately, was signed by CIB chief Pol Lt Gen Jirabhop Bhuridej. In the meantime, Pol Maj Gen Jaroonkiat Pankaew, the commander of the AntiCorruption Division (ACD), has taken over Pol Maj Gen Ekkaraj’s position until further notice.

Tightening Regulations on Cyanide Resale in Thailand

richard12 months ago3 mins

In light of the recent case involving alleged serial killer Sararat “Aem Cyanide” Rangsiwuthaporn, Thai authorities are taking a closer look into the resale of cyanide compounds in the country. Sararat is suspected of using cyanide acquired from a reseller to kill at least 13 people. As a result, police have decided to press charges against a company that imported cyanide compounds and sold them to other retailers.