Corruption
Corruption news in Thailand, including government investigations, legal proceedings, and policy changes.
- Thailand News
Thailand ranks 72 in Democracy Index 2021
The Economist Intelligence Unit has officially deemed Thailand a “flawed…
- Thailand News
Anonymous complaint against Bangkok governor candidate causes probe
The House committee on corruption and misconduct prevention and suppression…
- Crime News
Officials say Vorayuth cocaine charge could be dropped as time running out
Prosecutors say they’re concerned that time is running out to…
- Crime News
Thailand asks for Singapore’s help in freezing assets of former TAT governor
Thai officials are seeking Singapore’s cooperation in freezing the assets…
- Crime News
Majority believe convicted criminals shouldn’t get a Royal pardon
In the wake of Minister of Justice Somsak Thepsuthin initiating…
- Phuket News
Anti-Corruption Commission ranked Phuket least corrupt province
The National Anti-Corruption Commission has ranked Phuket as the least…
- World News
Salt Bae parody in Vietnam lands beef noodle vendor in hot water
It’s rare that a meme results in being hauled in…
- Thailand News
Department of Corrections fires 10 prison officials for misconduct
10 prison officials have been dismissed by the Department of…
- World News
Deputy minister in Vietnam prosecuted in fake medicine scandal
A deputy health minister in Vietnam is being prosecuted, accused…
- Crime News
Police say there’s enough evidence to convict “Joe Ferrari” on all 4 charges
The Royal Thai Police say they have gathered enough evidence…
- Environment News
4.4 billion baht Supreme Court corruption case about futsal courts
The Supreme Court of Thailand has accepted a major corruption…
- Crime News
Former cop accused of torture and murder was involved in seizure of over 400 luxury cars
A man accused of murder and fired from his role…
- Crime News
Former deputy attorney-general to be investigated over serious wrongdoings in Red Bull hit-and-run case
An investigation is to take place into alleged serious transgressions…
- News
Update: government official that allegedly stole from fund meant for the disabled spent all the money on gambling
In an update to yesterday’s story, Pisal Sukjaitham, the government…
- South Thailand News
Thai immigration official transferred amid allegations of bribery
A Thai immigration official has been transferred and an investigation…
- Politics News
PM Prayut accused of embezzlement in Sinovac vaccine purchases
Complex, tricky accounting, embezzlement or a government going about its…
- Crime News
Runaway cop wanted for alleged murder turns himself in in Chon Buri
A police chief who allegedly killed a suspect while in…
- Crime News
Manhunt launched for ex-cop who allegedly killed suspect in custody
Thai police are out to catch one of their own,…
- Thailand News
Police investigate claims that officer accidentally killed a man in extortion attempt
The Royal Thai Police are looking into a report that…
- Thailand News
Nonthaburi doctor arrested for allegedly collecting “commission fees”
Yesterday, the hospital director for Bang Kruai Hospital, which is…
- Crime News
Attorney General still plans to indict Red Bull Heir, cites new ‘evidence’
Today, The Office of Attorney General reaffirmed the long-gestating indictment…
- Thailand News
DSI asked to step in and investigate multimillion baht street lamp project
Following the ongoing controversy of hundreds of millions of baht…
- Thailand News
Local officials under investigation for multimillion baht purchase of street lamps
Following allegations of corruption over a local government’s exorbitant purchases…
- Thailand News
Crepe seller alleges he was abducted, threatened by Nonthaburi police officer
A Myanmar crepe seller and his step-mother are seeking legal…
- Thailand News
NACC to establish 5 panels looking into pricey lamp controversy
The saga of the pricey lamps continues with the news…
- Thailand News
PM orders investigation into pricey street lamps
Thailand’s PM has ordered an investigation into accused corruption over…
- Thailand News
Despite corruption allegations, street lamp project continues in Samut Prakan
High-priced decorative lamp posts purchased by local governments have been…
- Crime News
UPDATE: Police officers, prosecutors may be investigated over acquittal of Red Bull heir
UPDATE Following yesterday’s report that at least 10 senior officials…
- Phuket News
Former prosecutors face corruption charges in Phuket land encroachment case
2 former public prosecutors in Phuket face charges of corruption…
- Politics News
PM’s brother Preecha investigated by Anti-Corruption body
PM Prayut Chan-o-cha’s younger brother is in hot water with…
- Thailand News
PM Prayut Chan-o-cha announces 20 year plan to take action against corruption
Action against corruption in Thailand is now a “national agenda”…
- Politics News
Confirmation of Deputy Minister Thammanat, despite drug conviction, draws derision
Though not unexpected, the decision on Tuesday to allow Deputy…
