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Prosecutors indict 17 in iCon fraud case, clear 2 celebrities

On: January 8, 2025

PUBLISHED: 8 Jan 2025 at 17: 32

Celebrities Yuranunt “Boss Sam” Pamornmontri and Kan Kantathavorn greet reporters as they and other suspects in the iCon fraud case are taken to the Criminal Court on Oct 17 last year. (Photo supplied/Wassayos Ngamkham) — Celebrities Kan Kantathavorn and Yuranunt” Boss Sam” Pamornmontri greet reporters as they are taken to the Criminal Court on October 17 past year along with other suspects in the image fraud case. ( Photo supplied/Wassayos Ngamkham )

Lawyers have indicted 17 suspects in The image Group forgery case, including CEO and founder Waranthaphon” Boss Paul” Wratyaworrakul, and dropped charges against professional Yuranunt Pamornmontri and performer Pechaya Wattanamontree.

The 17 accused face claims of common scams, false saving and improperly running a direct sales company, and other related crimes.

On December 23, the Department of Special Investigation ( DSI) investigators reported their findings on the iCon Group case and 19 suspects, according to Sakkasem Nisaiyok, spokesman for the Office of the Attorney-General ( OAG ).

The case was filed by Nath Thanapipatdollaphat and other members of the subjects against Waranthaphon, CEO of The image Group, and 18 different offenders. They were accused of cooperation in open fraud, dishonesty, putting false information into a machine system, false loans, running an unregistered direct sales company and other offences.

The alleged crimes occurred between Aug 12, 2020 and Aug 31, 2024 in Bangkok and other counties across the country, and reportedly caused injury put at 649.9 million ringgit in full.

The prosecutors decided to indict sign founder and CEO Warathaphon and 16 different suspects, all dubbed” bosses ” in the image marketing order. Kan Kantathavorn, a TV host, was one of them.

They decided to drop charges against actor Yuranunt” Boss Sam ‘ ‘ and actress Pechaya” Boss Min”, Mr Sakkasem said. &nbsp,

On Wednesday, the 17 suspects were formally arraigned at the Criminal Court.

The two uncharged celebrities would also be requested by the prosecution to release them. Prior to being denied bail and the other 17 suspects, they and the other 17 were held in custody. The DSI was being informed, &nbsp, the OAG spokesman said.

arathaphon ‘Boss Paul’ Waratyaworrakul, founder and CEO of The iCon Group, is escorted by police from the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) to the Criminal Court in Bangkok on Oct 18. (Photo: Nutthawat Wichieanbut)

On October 18, police escort Waraphon” Boss Paul” Waratyaworrakul, the founder and CEO of The iCon Group, from the Central Investigation Bureau to the Bangkok Criminal Court. ( Photo: Nutthawat Wichieanbut )

Sakkasem Nisaiyok, spokesman for the Office of the Attorney-General ( OAG ), speaks at the press conference on Wednesday. ( Photo supplied/Wassayos Ngamkham )

Illegal migrant killed, 2 injured in crash near border

By: Barkar Nash

On: January 8, 2025

In: South-East Asia

PUBLISHED: 8 Jan 2025 at 14: 14

Rescue workers with the body of the Myanmar woman killed in the crash involving two pickup trucks carrying 30 illegal migrants in Sangkhla Buri district, Kanchanaburi in the early hours of Wednesday. (Photo: Piyarach Chongcharoen) — In the first days of Wednesday, Kanchanaburi, Sangkhla Buri area, Kanchanaburi, rescue personnel arrived with the body of the Myanmar person killed in the crash involving two delivery vehicles carrying 30 illegal immigrants. ( Photo: Piyarach Chongcharoen )

KANCHANABURI: On Wednesday morning, two pickup trucks carrying unlawful immigrants crashed in the Sangkhla Buri city, killing a woman from Myanmar and injuring two men.

The crash happened on Road 323, the Sangkhla Buri-Three Pagodas Pass path, in tambon Nong Lu. I&nbsp,

Pol Maj Chantphong Thammasorn, analysis chief at Sangkhla Buri, said the incident was reported shortly after midnight.

A robotic pickup vehicle with Bangkok plates was discovered parked on the side of the road with minor injury, according to police and volunteers on the scene. In the ditch by the side of the road was a further damaged and abandoned delivery vehicle with Nakhon Pathom sheets.

A girl was discovered lying dead on the side of the road, her arms severably from a tree limb. She was an illegal immigrant from Myanmar, officers said.

Two additional illegal workers, both men, were also injured and were sent to Sangkhla Buri Hospital. One was seriously hurt, suffering a broken leg and head injury, and was eventually transferred to Phaholpolpayuhasena Hospital.

The two wounded men told authorities that they were one of 30 people who illegally crossed the border using a natural path to avoid safety gates in Nong Lu.

The two delivery vehicles involved in the collision were waiting for them when they arrived on Thai earth. &nbsp,

Both individuals fled after the accident, along with the other illegal workers. &nbsp, The two people said they even tried to flee, but their wounds held them back. What caused the accident was unknown. &nbsp,

Authorities were continuing their research, including viewing on the cars ‘ authorized users.

Thai police seek to arrest suspected killer of ex-Cambodian MP

By: Barkar Nash

On: January 8, 2025

In: South-East Asia

Probe indicates criminal was a strike gentleman, as rights groups urge sharp research

PUBLISHED: 8 Jan 2025 at 12: 06

A general view of the scene where a former politician 0f the now-dissolved Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP), Lim Kimya, was shot dead in Bangkok. (Photo: Reuters) — A view of the scene where Lim Kimya, a former member of the now-dissolved Cambodia National Rescue Party ( CNRP ), was shot dead in Bangkok. ( Photo: Reuters )

A Thai court on Wednesday issued an arrest warrant for an alleged hunter who fatally shot a former Cambodian opposition lawmaker in a brutal attack in Bangkok’s filled old quarter, according to authorities.

A waiting shooter who fired three shots on Lim Kimya, 74, who had arrived in Thailand just days before, was shot dead, according to a police official, who declined to be identified because they were not authorized to speak to the media.

Lim Kimya, a Thai and French national, had flown from Cambodia to Thailand on Tuesday at noon with his wife and brother and boarded a vehicle to Bangkok just before he was shot dying, according to the standard.

A 41-year-old motorbike taxi driver has been on an arrest warrant, according to Pol Col Sanong Saengmanee, director of Chana Songkhram police, according to Pol Col Sanong Saengmanee, director of Chana Songkhram authorities.

Pol Lt Gen Siam Boonsom, the Metropolitan Police Bureau director, said an investigation so much indicated the criminal was a weapon for use.

We have proof of the identity of the offender, the statement read. Right then, we are working to assault him”, he told reporters.

Prior to the 2018 election, Lim Kimya was a member of the popular opposition known as the Cambodia National Rescue Party ( CNRP ). He had been removed from power as a result of an alleged treason plot. The ruling Thai Women’s Party claimed at the time that the charges brought against it were made up.

As a police attempted to revive him while he lay on his back, covered in a violet polo shirt and white clothes, he was surrounded by a pool of blood, according to a photograph shared by first responders. A little blue suitcase lay outside.

” Thai authorities should promptly and thoroughly investigate and prosecute those responsible”, Bryony Lau, deputy Asia director at Human Rights Watch ( HRW) said in a statement.

Previous CNRP people, including those who reside in neighboring Thailand, have been harassed, intimidated, and surveyed by the Cambodian government.

According to a spokesman for the Thai government, Pen Bona said the killing was in the hands of the authorities of a sovereign state called Thailand. He said the Thai government was often accused by criticism “extremists” of being behind situations.

The Foreign Affairs Ministry of Thailand and the embassies in Cambodia and France did not respond to individual requests for comment. ( continues below )

Blood stains the ground at the scene where a former politician with now-dissolved Cambodia National Rescue Party ( CNRP ) Lim Kimya, 74, was shot dead, in Bangkok on Wednesday. ( Photo: Reuters )

Cambodia’s government, led by the CPP for more than four decades, has conducted a brutal, years-long assault on its competitors, with values of lawmakers and activists jailed, some in tribunal, and lots more fleeing into captivity. It has denied persecuting the criticism.

Lim Kimya’s opposition party did not have a dominant presence. Police said they were also looking into the matter of his death.

The believe in the murder case is depicted in the image.

Colder weather moving in from Friday

By: Barkar Nash

On: January 8, 2025

In: South-East Asia

PUBLISHED: 8 Jan 2025 at 11: 22

A tourist poses for photos with the 5°C sign at Doi Inthanon National Park in the northern province of Chiang Mai on Wednesday morning. (Photo: Panumet Tanraksa) — On Wednesday night at Doi Inthanon National Park in the northeastern province of Chiang Mai, a visitor poses for pictures with the 5°C mark. ( Photo: Panumet Tanraksa )

Due to the arrival of a great pressure system from China, conditions are expected to drop precipitously in the majority of the nation starting this Friday.

Sukanyanee Yawinchan, director-general of the weather office, said on Wednesday that from Friday this week to Monday next year temperature may fall by 5-7°C in the North and Northeast, and 2-5°C in the Central Plains and Bangkok, East and higher South.

During the interval, winds will be powerful in the provinces.

In the dry conditions and strong winds, people in these regions were advised to stay warm and be wary of burning.

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The Gulf of Thailand and the South will experience stronger northwest monsoons over the same time frame. In consequence, it will weather more in the South and possibly also have a lot of rain in some parts of the lower South.

In the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand, waves may be 2-3 meters high. Smaller boats are advised to stay offshore in the Gulf of Thailand from Friday through Monday.

Red-level air pollution blankets most of Thailand

By: Barkar Nash

On: January 8, 2025

In: South-East Asia

Vehicles queue near a school amid thick smog in Muang district of Samut Prakan on Wednesday morning. — In the Muang city of Samut Prakan on Wednesday morning, vehicles line up close to a school in the middle of the dense smog.

Only seven of Thailand’s 77 regions had safe air to breathe, and on Wednesday morning, most regions, including the money, were covered in red, dangerous fine sand.

The Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency ( Gistda ) reported at 8am on Wednesday that 39 provinces were shrouded with “red” hazardous-to-health levels of particulate matter 2.5 micrometres and less in diameter ( PM2.5 ).

The PM2.5 rates ranged from 76.5 to 143.1 microgrammes per square inch of weather over the past 24 hrs. The highest level was in Samut Sakhon province, followed by 133.2µg/m ³ in Pathum Thani, 129.4µg/m ³ in Bangkok, 128.6µg/m ³ in Nonthaburi and 125µg/m ³ in Ayutthaya.

Other regions facing the purple levels of dust, in a descending purchase, were Nakhon Pathom, Samut Prakan, Ang Thong, Sing Buri, Saraburi, Lop Buri, Samut Songkhram, Ratchaburi, Phetchaburi, Suphan Buri, Chai Nat, Uthai Thani, Nakhon Sawan, Chachoengsao, Nakhon Ratchasima, Kanchanaburi, Chaiyaphum, Prachin Buri, Phetchabun, Phichit, Nakhon Nayok, Sa Kaeo, Maha Sarakham, Chon Buri, Khon Kaen, Kamphaeng Phet, Nong Bua Lam Phu, Nong Khai, Phitsanulok, Udon Thani, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Rayong, Loey and Buri Ram.

The government-set secure level is 3.7.5µg/m³.

Orange levels of PM2.5, which are the leves of fine particles that began to affect health, were present in 31 provinces. The rates ranged from 41.7 to 73.4µg/m³.

In a descending attempt, the provinces were Tak, Kalasin, Chanthaburi, Surin, Sakon Nakhon, Mukdahan, Roi Et, Ubon Ratchathani, Sukhothai, Si Sa Ket, Nakhon Phanom, Phatthalung, Yala, Trang, Pattani, Narathiwat, Satun, Phuket, Songkhla, Yasothon, Amnat Charoen, Uttaradit, Trat, Bueng Kan, Krabi, Nan, Lamphun, Phrae, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phangnga and Lampang.

Safe PM2.5 levels ranging 21.2 to 36.4µg/m ³ were in Phayao, Ranong, Chiang Rai, Surat Thani, Chumphon, Chiang Mai and Mae Hong Son which recorded the lowest level.

Red-level air pollution blankets most of the country

By: Barkar Nash

On: January 8, 2025

In: South-East Asia

Only seven out of Thailand’s 77 provinces had safe air to breathe, and most provinces, including the money, were blanketed with crimson levels of toxic fine sand on Wednesday night.

The government-set secure level is 3.7.5µg/m³.

Orange levels of PM2.5, which are the leves of fine dust that began to affect health, were present in 31 provinces. The rates ranged from 41.7 to 73.4µg/m³.

In a descending attempt, the counties were Tak, Kalasin, Chanthaburi, Surin, Sakon Nakhon, Mukdahan, Roi Et, Ubon Ratchathani, Sukhothai, Si Sa Ket, Nakhon Phanom, Phatthalung, Yala, Trang, Pattani, Narathiwat, Satun, Phuket, Songkhla, Yasothon, Amnat Charoen, Uttaradit, Trat, Bueng Kan, Krabi, Nan, Lamphun, Phrae, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phangnga and Lampang.

Safe PM2.5 levels ranging 21.2 to 36.4µg/m ³ were in Phayao, Ranong, Chiang Rai, Surat Thani, Chumphon, Chiang Mai and Mae Hong Son which recorded the lowest level.

PM dismisses reshuffle talk

By: Barkar Nash

On: January 8, 2025

In: South-East Asia

PUBLISHED: 8 Jan 2025 at 08: 07

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and the Cabinet take a group photo at the lawn area in front of the Thai Khu Fa building at Government House in September last year. (Photo: Nutthawat Wichieanbut) — In September of last year, the Cabinet and Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra took a group photo in front of the Thai Khu Fa tower. ( Photo: Nutthawat Wichieanbut )

Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the prime minister, refuted rumors that she has considered a government change.

The prime minister responded to rumors that some ministers would be ousted from the state as part of a planned cabinet reshuffle on Tuesday by responding to press inquiries.

Ms. Paetongtarn claimed she had not considered reshuffle the case at this time. She said she intends to schedule a meeting with her officials to learn about their problems and receive changes on the government’s progress.

She stated that she would immediately send offers for discussions to these ministers. She stated that she wanted to meet with two officials this month, but she did not specify which officials those officials would be.

In the meantime, Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul responded to questions from the internet regarding a New Year’s Eve meeting with former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra about social issues.

Mr. Anutin, the interior minister, claimed that they did not discuss politicians and that their purpose was to only pay respects and change New Year’s desires with a senior official.

When questioned about whether Thaksin had given any advice on the operation of the state, he said that no work-related issues were raised. When questioned about whether or not the current political situation was being discussed, he claimed Thaksin had not raised like issues.

DoA to ease travel for passengers

By: Barkar Nash

On: January 7, 2025

In: South-East Asia

new strategies to meet growing desire

PUBLISHED: 8 Jan 2025 at 06: 11

Manaporn: Safety, transport boosted — Manaporn: Safety, travel boosted

After seeing an increase in passenger numbers of more than 14 % during the new year, the Transport Ministry has mandated that the Department of Airports ( DoA ) take more steps to support travelers.

According to Deputy Minister Manaporn Charoensri, the DoA reported on Tuesday that there were 319, 275 passengers traveling between December 27 and January 2, an increase of 14.12 % from the same period last year.

The DoA oversees 26 flights, which generally operate private planes to Krabi, Khon Kaen and Lampang flights. Airports of Thailand ( AoT ) manage six significant international gateways, including Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang, and Phuket airports.

Ms. Manaporn described how smoothly the transportation of public transportation from the flights to the cities or tourist attractions was done. People were satisfied with the companies, including the” Residing Airports” project including improving service, having designated areas for selling local materials and integrating local traditions into the airport culture, she added.

The government so mandated that the DoA implement more measures to help travellers and ensure their safety.

Ms. Manaporn stated that the DoA will make it easier to install an explosives detection system ( EDS ), a machine that checks checked baggage for explosives, in all airports under the DoA.

She claimed that 22 airports have already used the program. The DoA may also utilize an automated check-in system to make checking-in faster. To increase demand, the department may increase the number of daily flights.

Danai Raungsorn, DoA director-general, said Krabi Airport handled the most passengers during the New Year with 72, 620, followed by Udon Thani Airport ( 41, 785 ), Khon Kaen Airport ( 33, 562 ), Ubon Ratchathani Airport ( 31, 048 ), and Surat Thani Airport ( 29, 779 ).

With 477 commercial flights, Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport recorded the most commercial flights, followed by Udon Thani Airport ( 268 ), Ubon Ratchathani and Khon Kaen airports ( 202 ), Surat Thani Airport ( 22 ), and Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport ( 188 ).

Provincial airports to ease travel for passengers

By: Barkar Nash

On: January 7, 2025

In: South-East Asia

new strategies to meet growing desire

PUBLISHED: 8 Jan 2025 at 06: 11

Deputy Transport Minister Manaporn Charoensri says safety and transport are being approved at provincial airports. — Health and transportation are being approved at municipal airports, according to Deputy Transport Minister Manaporn Charoensri.

After the New Year’s Eve increase of more than 14 %, the Transport Ministry has mandated that the Department of Airports ( DoA ) take more steps to support travelers.

The DoA oversees 26 flights, which generally operate private planes to Krabi, Khon Kaen and Lampang flights. Airports of Thailand ( AoT ) manage six of the world’s busiest airports, including Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang, and Phuket.

Ms. Manaporn described the smooth operation of the public transportation system between the terminals and tourist destinations. People were satisfied with the companies, including the” Residing Airports” project including improving service, having designated areas for selling local materials and integrating local traditions into the airport culture, she added.

The government thus mandated that the DoA implement more measures to help travellers and ensure their safety.

Ms. Manaporn stated that the DoA will make it easier to install an explosives detection system ( EDS ), a machine that checks checked baggage for explosives, in all airports under the DoA.

She claimed that 22 flights have now rolled out the system. The DoA may also employ an involuntary check-in system to make checking-in faster. To help with higher desire, the department may increase the number of daily flights.

Flyover shut for Orange Line build

By: Barkar Nash

On: January 7, 2025

In: South-East Asia

PUBLISHED: 8 Jan 2025 at 06: 02

NEWSPAPER SECTION: News

Motorists on Tuesday queue to use Liab Thang Rotfai Taling Chan, going under the flyover crossing Charan Sanitwong Road in Bangkok Noi district which had been closed since 10pm on Monday due to the construction of the Orange Line electric railway system. Pattarapong Chattpattarasill — On Tuesday, vehicles line up to utilize Liab Thang Rotfai Taling Chan and travel under Charan Sanitwong Road, which has been closed since 10pm on Monday because the Orange Line electric rail system has been constructed. Pattarapong Chattpattarasill

The Orange Line electric rail system’s bridge has been made operational in order to make room for the development of Charan Sanitwong Road. It is advised for motorists to use other routes to avert traffic congestion.

The Orange Line ( Bang Khun Non-Thailand Cultural Center ), or Bang Khun Non-underground station, will be located beneath the intersection where Charan Sanitwong Road crosses Liap Thang Rotfai Taling Chan Road and Sutthawat Road, according to Mass Rapid Transit Authority ( MRTA ) Deputy Governor Kittikorn Tanpao.

The bridge was closed on Monday for at least two times at 10 p.m. Its restoration is scheduled to start in December 2026, with completion expected in June 2028. On Liap Thang Rotfai Taling Chan Road and Sutthawat Road, just one email and one outgoing driveway will be closed during the closing.

To relieve traffic disturbance, the MRTA has provided alternative routes. Travelers from Ratchapunk Road heading for Siriraj Hospital you use Borommaratchachonnani Road, follow Somdet Phra Pin Klao Road, and then move onto Arun Amarin Road to reach their place.

Otherwise, they can use Phran Nok–Phutthamonthon Sai 4 Road, Phran Nok Road and Wang Lang Road to get to Siriraj Hospital.

From Liap Thang Rotfai Taling Chan Road, those arriving at Siriraj Hospital you take the Chim Phli Road, Kaeo Ngoen Thong, and Soi Charan Sanitwong 35. From that, they may reach the hospital via Wang Lang Road.

According to him, the MRTA is committed to ensuring the safety of the people and minimizing the impact of customers and environmental factors.

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