The Latest Breaking News from The Criminal Court

Inquiry into allegation judges demanded B175m bribe

A fact-finding committee has been set up to investigate an allegation by a core member of the former People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) that two senior judges of the Court of Appeal demanded 175 million baht to clear him of all charges over the street rallies against the government of…

Bangkok Post · Jun 27, 2023

Warong braced for ruling in MFP's B24m defamation case

Thai Pakdee Party leader Warong Dechgitvigrom says he will accept the court's scheduled decision in a 24 million baht defamation lawsuit brought against him by the Move Forward Party, even though he may end up being jailed or bankrupted.

Bangkok Post · Jun 26, 2023

Football club chief denies gambling, money laundering

The chairman of Lamphun Warriors Football Club has been detained in Bangkok Remand Prison while police continue their investigation into charges of operating an illegal gambling website and money laundering.

Bangkok Post · Jun 22, 2023

'Long Joo' scores 3rd win in gambling, laundering case

The Criminal Court on Monday dismissed a third gambling and money laundering charge against Somchai Jutikitdecha, also known as "Long Joo" Somchai.

Bangkok Post · May 15, 2023

Couple get 12,640 years each for investment fraud

The Criminal Court on Wednesday handed down prison terms totalling 12,640 years each to a married couple who ran a fake savings scheme, with victims reporting total losses of 1.3 billion baht.

Bangkok Post · May 11, 2023

Police follow B78m money trail in 'Aem Cyanide' case

Police are following the trail of about 78 million baht that circulated through bank accounts operated by alleged serial killer Sararat “Aem” Rangsiwuthaporn.

Bangkok Post · May 10, 2023

Couple get 12,640 years each for investment fraud

The Criminal Court on Wednesday handed down prison terms totalling 12,640 years each to a married couple who defrauded people into investing in a bogus savings scheme, with victims reporting cumulative losses of 1.3 billion baht.

Bangkok Post · May 10, 2023

All 15 reported victims of ‘Aem Cyanide’ poisoned

All 15 reported victims of accused serial killer Sararat “Aem” Rangsiwuthaporn — 14 of whom died and one who survived — had been poisoned, deputy national police chief Surachate Hakparn has confirmed.

Bangkok Post · May 4, 2023

Money trail sheds new light on serial-murder suspect

Police are following the money trail of Sararat “Am” Rangsiwuthaporn, a suspected serial murderer, after a review of bank accounts revealed that as many as 20 people died after transferring large sums to her over the past two years.

Bangkok Post · Apr 29, 2023

More charges await serial-killing suspect

Police are preparing more charges against Sararat “Am” Rangsiwuthaporn, who is now suspected of involvement in the deaths of at least 13 people.

Bangkok Post · Apr 27, 2023