The Latest Breaking News from Central Investigation Bureau

Mass murder at childcare centre

Thirty-seven people were killed, including 22 children, by a disgraced former policeman with a gun and a knife who barged into a child development centre in Nong Bua Lam Phu province on Thursday afternoon, police said.

Bangkok Post · Oct 6, 2022

Police sued by roast chicken vendor for neglect of duty

A roast chicken vendor on Monday filed a complaint seeking legal action against Bang Sao Thong police in Samut Prakan province for wrongly accusing him of stealing 15.8 million baht worth of jewellery, causing him to be detained for seven months during his court trial.

Bangkok Post · Oct 3, 2022

'Popular YouTuber' accused of B2bn investment fraud

A "popular YouTuber" has been accused of duping people into investing about 2 billion baht in a fraudulent securities investment scheme.

Bangkok Post · Aug 24, 2022

Owner of Daruma Sushi denied bail, probe ongoing

A court has denied bail to the owner of the Daruma Sushi Japanese restaurant chain who has been charged with public fraud and a computer crime.

Bangkok Post · Jun 23, 2022

'Influencers' arrested for lese majeste over Lazada promotion

Police on Thursday arrested two transgender social media influencers and a woman for alleged lese majeste, stemming from a video promotion for the Lazada e-commerce network last month.

Bangkok Post · Jun 16, 2022

City safety policies lacking: MPB

Candidates for the post of Bangkok governor have been urged to focus on the capital's safety and crime prevention, as the Metropolitan Police Bureau (MPB) said that in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, economic difficulties are leading to a higher crime rate in Bangkok.

Bangkok Post · May 15, 2022

Romance scam sets world record

In late 2019 Essilor International discovered fraudulent fund transfers totalling 6.3 billion baht at its Thai unit, Essilor Manufacturing (Thailand).

Bangkok Post · May 2, 2022

'Victims of sex assault must speak out'

Recent sexual harassment accusations against a high-profile politician have stunned the public. Not only was the man at the centre of the scandal a promising politician, the case is being seen as a landmark case after several women resisted pressure to stay quiet and made their allegations public.

Bangkok Post · Apr 17, 2022

New unit a 'beacon of hope'

The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) and the Department of Mental Health (DMH) on Monday announced they are joining forces to try and reduce the number of suicides that occur each year in Thailand.

Bangkok Post · Apr 4, 2022

Suspect denies stealing temple funds, says money was 'gift'

The alleged embezzler of about 190 million baht intended for the renovation of Wat Bowonniwet Vihara has denied the charge, claiming the money was given to him as as a "gift", Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) commissioner Pol Lt Gen Jirapop Puridet said on Monday.

Bangkok Post · Apr 4, 2022