December 26, 2025

Jail Time! Court Denies Bail for Gan Wellfire, Citing Serious Offenses

Bangkok: Gan Vellfire remains in jail as the court denied bail, citing the seriousness of his crime and the likelihood of him fleeing if released on bail. Following the completion of the detention process, Mr. Songkran or Gan Wellfire, 37 years old, the suspect wanted under an arrest warrant issued by the Criminal Court for the offenses of “intentional homicide,

Thai Crime Reporters Suspend Tradition of Nicknaming Police Officers in 2025

Bangkok: In an unprecedented move, the Association of Crime Reporters and Photographers of Thailand has announced the suspension of its long-standing tradition of assigning nicknames to police officers in 2025. This decision marks a significant shift in the relationship between the Thai media and law enforcement. According to Thai News Agency, the association released a statement on December 26, 2025,

Tight Security Measures Enforced for New Year’s Eve 2026 Celebrations

Bangkok: The Police Chief is overseeing tight security for the New Year’s Eve countdown; intelligence reports indicate everything is normal. The Commissioner General of Police is overseeing tight security for New Year’s Eve countdowns nationwide, ordering police officers not to take sick leave and to maintain strict security for the New Year 2026. Intelligence reports remain normal. According to Thai

Police Chief Asserts Timely Investigation of Alleged Bribery in Region 8

Bangkok: The Police Chief confirms that the scandalous cases in Region 8 will not be delayed and are still within the established framework. The Commissioner General of Police confirmed that the scandalous case in Region 8 is not being delayed, with the Commander of Region 8 Police in charge. He reiterated that he has ordered the Inspector General of Police

Prasit Chiawkook Sentenced to 1,210 Years in Prison for Public Fraud

Bangkok: The Criminal Court has sentenced Prasit Chiawkook to an unprecedented 1,210 years in prison for defrauding the public, with his close associate receiving a 111-year sentence. According to Thai News Agency, the Ratchada Criminal Court delivered the verdict in a high-profile case where the Public Prosecutor’s Office for Economic and Resource Crimes 1 brought charges against Nuerlok Co., Ltd.,

Gunman Gan Vellfire Remanded in Custody as Police Oppose Bail

Bangkok: “Gan Vellfire,” also known as Mr. Songkran, has been remanded in custody following police concerns that he might flee if granted bail. The 37-year-old suspect, wanted under an arrest warrant issued by the Criminal Court, faces charges of intentional homicide, attempted homicide, and violations of the Firearms Act. According to Thai News Agency, the incident took place in the

Tension Escalates at Sisaket Border as Artillery Fire Persists

Sisaket: The border in Sisaket remains tense, with village defense volunteers controlling seven red zone subdistricts. Entering its 19th day, the situation along the Thai-Cambodian border remains tense in several provinces. Artillery fire is heard in several areas. In Sisaket province, near the Preah Vihear temple, particularly in the Huai Ta Maria and Phu Makheua areas, military operations continue to

Phuket Commemorates 21st Anniversary of 2004 Tsunami with Merit-Making Ceremony

Phuket: Phuket province held a merit-making ceremony to commemorate the 21st anniversary of the tsunami that struck the Andaman coast. According to Thai News Agency, the event was a multi-religious ceremony dedicated to those who lost their lives in the catastrophic tsunami on December 26, 2004. At the Mai Khao Cemetery in the Mai Khao Subdistrict of Thalang District, families