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According to the officers, the suspect allegedly demanded payment from the CEO of Icon and also allegedly pocketed some of the recovered money.

A person has been detained on suspicion of extorting payments from direct sales company executives. She is the head of an organization that was assisting The logo Group’s victims in recovering funds.

Following the Criminal Court’s request, Kritanong Suwannawong was taken to the police Crime Suppression Division ( CSD ) for questioning and was later taken to her home in Pathum Thani.

Ms Kritanong, 47, is a senior of the direct-sales company who in recent years has campaigned to introduce dodgy users and help their patients. She currently serves as the head of the Online Network Promotion Coordination Center, which handled 89 iCon-related situations involving payment totaling about 10 million baht. According to the policeman, she also allegedly collected 20 % of that amount.

She has been accused of bribery and acting as a liaison between logo CEO Warathaphon” Boss Paul” Waratyaworrakul and some other professionals who are currently detained in jail on suspicion of operating a pyramid structure.

The CSD research superintendent, Pol Col Mingmontree Siripong, provided the evidence gathered from the interviews of Mr. Warathaphon and Panjarat Kanokrakthanaphorn regarding Ms. Kritanong’s needs for money to assist them in their cases.

Ms. Kritanong is the party’s head, Suvarnabhumi Party, which was founded on April 2, 2023, and worked in the image Group scandal as a journalist. Yet, she is alleged to have helped some patients receive unlawful payments, while also working with the bank’s Director to tone down the incident.

Her arrest came after Withoon Kengngan, the attorney for the imprisoned suspects, gave authorities a voice recording claiming to be of Ms Kritanong demanding 750, 000 baht from Mr Warathaphon.

According to the police, Mr. Warathaphon allegedly transferred 450, 000 baht to Ms. Kritanong’s account before eventually handing over another 300, 000 baht in separate amounts to stop one victim from bringing in more complaints.

According to police, seven Yasothon suspects sold videos to users of personal online communities.

Seven trans women have been detained in Yosotho on suspicion of reportedly coercing boys into watching outrageous videos and selling the footage to a private audience.

Police raided eight spots in the northern county after receiving a tip-off about the group’s actions, said Pol Col Sarawut Chantawong, chairman of the 3rd Place of the Anti-Human Trafficking Division.

According to an investigation, the group allegedly conned kids into attending local music before tricking them into performing offensive functions and secretly recording video to post for sale on their personal groups social media, he said.

Researchers also found some videos that showed the survivors being gang-raped, said Pol Col Sarawut.

According to him, authorities seized eight mobile phones used to spread the videos and made the arrests.

All of defendants first confessed. They were accused of producing and disseminating offensive media featuring minors as a plot to transportation in people.

Another think is questioned about his alleged role in making obscene videos appear in the reported interview. ( Photo supplied/Wassayos Ngamkham )

On a hill close to Sakon Nakhon Temple, a car carrying merit-seekers lost power.

An electronic shuttle bus plunged down a steep hill near Wat Phra Tha Pek in the city of Phana Nikhom, killing one person and injuring 25 people.

The shuttle van was traveling down a 3 km route along a hill at around 3 p.m. on Friday when the accident happened.

A hurting customer in the rear seat claimed the vehicle swerved to avoid oncoming cars before losing command once it reached a steep curve.

One side of the bus was destroyed when it hit a stone while driving down. The vehicle stumbling further 20 meters before coming to a stop was caused by the effect.

A 16-year-old woman who had traveled to the temple with her family to earn money perished. Another customers, including the old, were taken to clinic.

The vehicle was questioning by officers, and they are considering filing a lawsuit.

During the Loy Krathong and Full Moon Party, there was no unintended affair.

Sola THANI — Despite rumors of a potential threat to Israeli visitors on the island, the famous Full Moon Party and the Loy Krathong event on Koh Phangan attracted more than 9, 000 people on Friday evening.

Haad Rin, a mainland beach location on Koh Phangan and the location of the Full Moon Party, was packed with Thai and international visitors, about 90 % of whom were immigrants. The monthly Loy Krathong festival was even celebrated with activities.

Pol Maj Gen Sermphan Sirikhong, commander of the Surat Thani officers, assigned his lieutenant, Pol Col Paisarn Sangthep, to monitor the condition alongside Pol Col Panya Niratmanon, commander of the Koh Phangan authorities.

Till Saturday night, police patrols, Invoice officers, and holiday police were in place to ensure visitors ‘ safety. Around 6:30 am, many revelers reconnected to their motels, and authorities assisted those seeking to table ferries to Koh Samui.

Surat Thani province’s Koh Phangan is surrounded by police patrols. ( Photo: Supapong Chaolan )

Hospitality for both islands has been impacted by fake information associated with the Full Moon Party, according to Ratchaporn Poonsawat, the president of the Koh Samui hospitality advertising association, on Saturday. At the end of the small year, the group has been profitable for local businesses, but for false information could hurt tourism.

He urged prudence when sharing information on social media, making reference to information from the Full Moon Party about a possible terrorist plot against Israelis. These studies had formerly been dismissed as misleading by security officials.

Ratchaporn noted that with increasing numbers of visitors from Europe and India and a fourfold rise in South Asian visitors this time, tourism has significantly improved.

” In December, Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao are entering the great commerce time. Tourists should receive valuable information. People should help promote the beauty ( of the three tourist islands ) and security during the New Year”, said Mr Ratchaporn. ” But far, there have been no delays. Officers are working together to ensure the protection of guests, making sure that crimes, thefts, or terror attacks will certainly result”.

Tourists can be assured that Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao are secure, he added.

Haad Rin on Koh Phangan, the facility of the Full Moon Party. ( Photo: Supapong Chaolan )

The majority of krathong glides were created using normal resources.

A total of 514, 590 krathong floats were collected from Bangkok waterways after Friday’s Loy Krathong festival, down 19.57 % from last year. The most hovers were seen in the Krabang area.

Ekwaranyu Amrapal, a spokesman for the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration ( BMA ), reported on Saturday that work had been underway on Saturday at 5am and that the collection and sorting of the floats had already begun at 8pm Friday. Officials from the Department of Environment, the Department of Drainage, and all 50 district offices were present.

Of the collected floats, 506, 320 (98.39 % ) were made from natural materials, while 8, 270 ( 1.61 % ) were made from Styrofoam, said Mr Ekwaranyu.

This year’s total decreased by 125, 238 glides from last year’s set of 639, 828. They included 618, 951 organic and 20, 877 Styrofoam glides.

The percentage of eco-friendly materials increased from 96.74 % in 2023 to 98.39 % this year, while Styrofoam floats declined from 3.21 % to 1.61 %.

D Krabang city had the most glides, totalling 20, 806, while Khlong San city had the least, with 147.

This time, the Chao Phraya River and other Bangkok waters have the majority of their krathong floats made of natural materials. ( Photo: Bangkok Metropolitan Administration )

36, 832 online krathongs were created as a result of the BMA’s invitation to participate in a floating krathong contest on a website that simulates the encounter at ICONSIAM mall along the Chao Phraya River.

Digital Loy Krathong events were also held at four facilities across Bangkok, producing 10, 885 online floats.

In the fields of energy science, medical technology, and innovation, the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation ( MHESI) wants to increase student exchanges with Italian universities.

Supamas Isarabhakdi, the Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation, announced on Friday that Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra had assigned her to represent Thailand at a ministerial conference on fusion energy held in Rome from November 4 through November 9 that included the Italian government and the International Atomic Energy Agency ( IAEA ).

She claimed that the conference’s goal was to create a sustainable energy resource to support long-term power protection and meet world energy requirements.

Leaders from more than 30 nations, as well as representatives from various international organizations and private sector organizations, attended the event.

Ms. Supamas also spoke with a squad of Thai ambassadors led by Puttaporn Ewtoksan, the Thai embassy to Italy, during her time in Italy.

The promotion of exchange programs that allow Thai students and researchers to enroll in prestigious European educational institutions was one of the main discussions.

In addition to providing scholarship funding, education programs and initiatives that will advance Thailand’s growth, particularly in fields like power science and medical technology, are planned.

In contrast, Ms Supamas discussed mutual research initiatives addressing global issues such as clear energy, food security and wellbeing innovations.

Additionally, Thailand’s plans to establish a network throughout Europe will help them gain access to cutting-edge technologies and training opportunities with global experts, which will eventually strengthen its technological capabilities.

The development of Italian cooperation in higher education, research, research, and technology” not only increases the profitability of Thai employees on the international stage but also provides a critical foundation for the country’s potential economic and social development,” said Ms. Supamas.

At a cabinet meeting on Tuesday, the government is expected to approve the establishment of the Joint Technical Committee (JTC ) to discuss the development of disputed maritime areas in the Gulf of Thailand.

The JTC, which is being formed by the Foreign Affairs Ministry, is likely to be headed by Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, who likewise serves as defence secretary.

When the government approves the JTC’s creation and his visit as its head, Mr. Phumtham declared on Friday that he is ready to move on to the talks with Cambodia.

He stated that experts from numerous organizations, including the Geological Department of the Royal Thai Navy and the Council of State, will be present at the JTC.

Mr. Phumtham claimed that the government would employ high-level experts to ensure that complex problems are properly addressed.

He argued that the contentious Memorandum of Understanding ( MoU) signed in 2001 with Cambodia provides the framework for the negotiations and will allow the two nations to resolve the maritime border dispute peacefully.

Maris Sangiampongsa, the foreign affairs minister, may propose the JTC’s approval for the negotiations on Tuesday, according to a cause.

Despite the public’s doubts about whether the document may actually help the nation, critics of the MoU are urging the authorities to withdraw it.

Social activist Sonthiya Sawasdee requested yesterday that Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra renounce the MoU to avoid any problems that might occur from discussions based on it.

If the government does n’t take the public’s request, he said he would petition the Administrative Court to intervene and order the revocation.

Due to concerns about his enrollment, Mr. Sonthiya also requested that Ms. Paetongtarn hold off the visit of former finance minister Kittiratt Na-Ranong as the new chairman of the Bank of Thailand.

He claimed that Mr. Kittiratt’s interview, which is scheduled to take place in the year after his ouster, might violate the rules because he had previously advised former prime minister Srettha Thavisin and that this position was widely regarded as a political office.

If the government does n’t verify Mr. Kittiratt’s eligibility, he said he would ask the Constitutional Court for a decision.

Another advocate, Veera Somkwamkid, on Friday said that besides the 2001 MoU, the 2001 Joint Communique between Thaksin and former Thai head Hun Sen on June 18, 2001 may even lead to coastal province damage and maritime resources.

He demanded that the Pheu Thai-led state answer every question honestly and honestly and dispel any doubts about the MoU.