Israeli caught working as tour guide for foreign children

Tourist police arrest Mr David Gozlan from Israel on Tuesday on Koh Phangan in Surat Thani. (Photo: supplied/Assawin Pakkawan)
Mr. Gozlan was detained by the Surat Thani visitor police on Tuesday in Koh Phangan. ( Photo: Assawin Pakkawan, supplied )

Looking THANI: An Jewish man has been detained for illegally assisting international children in Koh Phangan by making 800 to 8 000 ringgit per client.

According to tourists police chief Pol Lt Gen Saksira Puek-am, the 45-year-old David Gozlan was detained on Tuesday while leading a group of 23 international national children to Wang Sai river in the north of the island.

Authorities had been observing Mr. Gozlan’s behavior since Sunday and have since seen him working several times, paying the 20 bass entry cost for all the children, feeding them packaged meals, and arranging for their transportation.

He frequently led parties of 10 to 30 people, according to Pol Lt. Gen. Saksira. The suspect allegedly accepted members from the children’s parents while starting a group called” Exploring Nature with Uncle” on the Whatsapp app to draw customers.

The trips were priced at 800 ringgit per person for a day trip and between 6 000 and 8 000 ringgit per person for a seven-day deal. According to the police, the trip’s locations included a river, a beach, a church, and a cafe.

According to the officers, Mr. Gozlan admitted to the crime of working without a permit and operating illegally as a trip link, a trade practice reserved for Thai citizens.

According to the officers, Mr. Gozlan claimed to be a former member of the Jewish military’s special forces.

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DSI presses for iCon indictments

2 famous people “were in management positions”

Actor Yuranunt “Boss Sam” Pamornmontri gives a wai as he and other suspects are taken to the Criminal Court on Oct 17 following their arrest in connection with the iCon Group fraud case on Oct 16.(Photo: Pattarapong Chatpattarasill)
After being detained in connection with the image Group scams case on October 16, professional Yuranunt” Boss Sam” Pamornmontri wai and another suspects are taken to the Criminal Court on October 17. ( Photo: Pattarapong Chatpattarasill )

According to a source with the Department of Special Investigation ( DSI), indictments against two famous people who were linked to the scandal-hit iCon Group fraud case should have been filed sooner because they were likely to have been involved in running the business rather than just being product presenters.

One of the reasons the DSI cited in its appeal to the prosecution was the refusal to prosecute actress Pechaya Wattanamontree and actor Yuranunt Pamornmontri sooner.

Under the 1984 Public Fraud Loan Act, the pair were one of 19 people who were charged with fraud in relation to the image Group event. The business specializes in beauty and health items.

Prior to this, magistrates had recommended charges against 17 business managers, with the exception of Pechaya and Yuranant. The 17 were accused of common scams, defrauding the government, operating a direct sales company without authorization, and other crimes.

Between August 12, 2020 and August 31, 2024, the alleged crimes took place in Bangkok and other provinces, leading to damages amounts to 649.9 million baht.

The DSI has submitted a formal disagreement to the Attorney General for a final decision in accordance with Thailand’s Special Case Investigation Act ( 2004 ).

The Department of the Attorney General’s Decisions was informed on Tuesday that the Attorney General’s Office ( OAG ) had received the DS I’s appeal against the prosecutor’s decision not to indict the two celebrities.

The Attorney General may make the final decision regarding whether the charm should be accepted after this stage.

The DSI claimed in the attractiveness that Yuranan and Pechaya were aware of the business strategy and were reportedly acting as company executives rather than as product presenters, as they claimed.

Additionally, it was said that they allegedly persuaded people to purchase goods and make investments in the business. The trio was alleged to have been informed that the business was engaged in a’pizza scheme’. Additionally, many people have claimed that the two artists tempted them into investing.

The DS I’s charm was submitted to the OAG on April 4, according to AGO official Sakkasem Nisaiyok, and it has since been passed on to the Department of the Attorney General’s Judgments.

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Suriya denies ‘bribe sticker’ allegations

Suriya: Launches checkpoint probe
Suriya: Launches station sensor

Suriya Jungrungreangkit, the minister of transportation, addressed claims of a corruption scheme involving a” T” decal, which allegedly allows cars to enter Thailand from Laos without a car card.

Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn, the deputy chief of the Women’s Party and its party-list MP, posted the allegations on Facebook.

The secretary confirmed on Tuesday that he had instructed the Department of Highways director-general to conduct an investigation into the situation along with other relevant government. He even vehemently refuted the existence of any such methods.

Moreover, Mr. Suriya disclosed that gates had been established along important routes to enforce the law and prevent illegal trucks from being discovered.

The questionable” T” decal has a black lowercase letter in the center of a black circle on a white background, according to Mr. Wiroj’s image posted on April 6. He claimed that lorry drivers may purchase a sticker without having to show their automobile passport for a sum of 1, 000 ringgit.

He wrote,” This badge allows them to move merchandise from Laos to Thailand without going through any border checks or inspections.”

” If 500 trucks are involved in this every day, it may amount to 182.5 million baht periodically. According to him, this estimate ignores the major security risks that include the trafficking of stolen vehicles, improper imports, tax-dodging goods, illegal, drugs, and human trafficking.

He furthermore expressed concern that these trucks are using the Chong Mek border to import low plantain from Laos for alcohol production in Thailand.

Don’t the 300-million-baht interest payment scheme for the cassava stockpiling project become worrying us? He argued. By purchasing 6 million kilograms of the crop, this initiative supports cassava factories and flour factories and reduces excess source in the market.

He also cited the potential economic effects, arguing that if the system were widely used, it could save tens of baht periodically.

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PM files against ‘fraudster VIP’ who conned actress

Actress Rinyarat Watchararojsiri speaks to reporters on Tuesday about a fraudulent VIP who deceived her into believing he was a high-profile bachelor as she sought help from social media activist Guntouch Pongpaiboonwet, alias Gun Jompalang, (right) to file a complaint with police. (Captured from video posted by Gunjompalang Facebook page)
Actress Rinyarat Watchararojsiri speaks to reporters on Tuesday about a deceitful VIP who tricked her into thinking he was a wealthy bachelor as she sought advice from social media environmentalist Guntouch Pongpaiboonwet, alias Gun Jompalang, to lodge a complaint with the authorities. ( Reproduced from a video that Gunjompalang posted on their Facebook page )

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s admin has received a police statement from her office regarding a man who allegedly has been allegedly displaying “fake” text exchanges with the leading on the Line application, thereby misleading his level of influence.

In a bet to persuade an artist he was dating of his status and authority, the suspect, who is named as Thanyatep Sirithapsadechakul, 32, reportedly showed screenshots of supposedly interacted with the top to convince her of his worth and status.

Four days prior to learning that Mr. Thanyatep was a wedded man, Rinyarat Watchararojsiri had deceived her into believing he was a wealthy bachelor, the artist, Rinyarat Watchararojsiri, had revealed her proposal to him.

He also reportedly claimed that his dad was the Pheu Thai Party’s leader, which is false, and allegedly showed the celebrity photos of himself wearing a group member coat from the days of former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra.

Ms. Paetongtarn denied the pictures as counterfeits and claimed on Tuesday that she did not know the man in question and had never spoken to him on Line.

Jirayu Houngsub, a spokeswoman for the government and a PM director, confirmed the fake nature of the Line talk. He claimed that the man likewise had fraudulent business cards with the logo of the Prime Minister’s office on them.

However, Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai claimed that Mr. Thanyatep had engaged two men to provide him with a limousine company following a fact-finding research. The men admitted to working for cash.

The men were no assigned by the military for the parade, according to Mr. Phumtham, who is also a deputy prime minister. They completed the fraud by using their specific car rather than an army vehicle. They will therefore be subject to disciplinary action, he said.

Prasert Jantararuangtong, the secretary of the modern economy and society, claimed he had not met the assume at the Pheu Thai headquarters.

The Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau’s captain, Pol Lt Gen Trairong Phiwpan, even refuted Mr. Thanyathep’s says that he and another person had a chat through the Line game. He also filed a police objection.

Mr. Thanyathep jumped from the third floor of the Khok Kram officers place in the Bueng Kum area on Monday. His back was discovered broken. After being exposed by the artist on a Television talk show, he was subjected to questioning.

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Agencies probe causes of building’s collapse

SAO designers given three months to complete.

Soil for a makeshift platform is loaded onto the site by cranes as rescuers move their search for bodies, belongings, and survivors to higher levels of debris at the site of the collapsed building in Chatuchak, Bangkok. More bodies are expected to be found as the cranes smash open chambers created by the quake. (Photo: Nutthawat Wichieanbut)
As firefighters move their hunt for systems, things, and survivors to higher levels of dust at the page of the collapsed building in Chatuchak, Bangkok, cranes are towed onto the site to the top of the dirt. More systems are anticipated to be discovered as the cranes slash empty chambers created by the earthquake. ( Photo: Nutthawat Wichieanbut )

Four engineering institutes will collaborate with the Department of Public Works and Town and Country Planning ( DPT ) to study the collapse of the State Audit Office’s ( SAO ) 2.1 billion-baht high-rise, aiming to identify the true causes of the March 28 disaster following an earthquake in Myanmar.

After a meeting with participants on Tuesday, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra stated that the project would need three months to be finished.

It is believed that the decline involved more than one problem, despite the fact that poor supplies were good a factor. She argued that anyone found guilty may face legal repercussions.

She assured the general public that other houses in the nation would be able to withstand upcoming spasms of the same magnitude or smaller and that other structures in the country were not significantly affected by the earthquake. To confirm compliance with temblor-resistant laws, the government has mandated a review of creating safety requirements.

The top predicted that the restoration efforts at the collapse webpage will take about a quarter as the remaining wreckage is removed and the research for any additional victims is complete.

She also refuted rumors that a material supplier was allegedly trying to pressure Akanat Promphan’s resignation as minister of industry, saying that no company may succeed in such a move.

The minister has played a key role in the quick investigation of building materials at the site, which turned up evidence of poor steel, according to Ms. Paetongtarn.

Rescuers discovered four more bodies in Zone C of the tower on Monday evening, according to reports from the building’s rescue teams. The full death toll as of media day yesterday was 21 with 73 people missing and nine injured.

The most recent victims were discovered after big technology had cleared an location above Zone C, creating a horizontal gap. After digging deeper, cameras revealed garments, which allowed rescuers to discover a fragrance at first, leading to the healing of the bodies.

The systems were entrapped beneath the dust. The area’s high concentration of particles, including concrete and stones, necessitated the use of safety gear to prevent falls during the recovery procedure. To aid in the hunt, a 1, 000-tonne crane was used to lift huge concrete slabs.

Recovery groups using large equipment and military and police dogs even resumed searching different areas. The hunt for victims continues.

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Unesco push for Wat Arun

The cabinet approves a paper to submit Wat Arun, or the Temple of Dawn, on the Unesco World Heritage Site's tentative list. The temple is said to represent a unique Rattanakosin-era 'phra prang', or tall spire. Fine Arts Department
The government approves a report to place Wat Arun, or the Temple of Dawn, on the preliminary list of the Unesco World Heritage Site. The church is said to symbolize a distinctive high tower from the Rattanakosin era. Department of Fine Arts

In a bid to put Wat Arun on the Cautious List of World Heritage sites, the Culture Ministry did post pertinent documentation to the Unesco World Heritage Center in Paris this quarter.

After a case meeting yesterday, Culture Minister Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol revealed that acceptance had been given for the distribution of Wat Arun’s classic main prang for inclusion on Unesco’s World Heritage Tentative List.

According to Ms. Sudawan, the tower is an exceptional example of Buddhist phra prang, or high tower, architecture, and it is woven into both Thailand and Asia’s personality.

The chancellor applauded its reputation as a masterpiece of Rattanakosin-era architecture, which later developed into a model for the time.

This month, Thailand did send the election letter to the World Heritage Center in Paris, ahead of their scheduled meeting in June and July.

The Minister stated that the Fine Arts Department would support Wat Arun in getting ready for the cautious listing, especially in the wake of the March 28 earthquake.

In order to evaluate the construction methods and ensure architectural stability, as well as keeping the temple’s historical sites in accordance with international standards, this includes conducting historic surveys around the prang.

Wat Arun is required to send a preliminary assessment by September 15th of the following year once it is on the cautious list for the year.

The World Heritage Centre will make its first findings in October, and a whole election report must be submitted within five times.

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Abhisit sees entertainment complexes as slippery slope

Former prime minister inquires as to who will actually benefit and who will experience.

Abhisit: Fears gambling spike
Abhisit: Playing fears rise.

Abhisit Vejjajiva, a former prime minister, has criticized the act that calls for the construction of included leisure complexes that include gambling, citing concerns about the social and economic effects.

Before the draft bill was scheduled to be read in legislature, Mr. Abhisit spoke with the Bangkok Post. That was initially scheduled for today but was afterwards put off.

He issued a warning about the potential for a rise in gambling addiction as a result of growing cultural issues like crime and debts. His opinion was that promoting playing both online and in brick-and-mortar games was sending the wrong message to the general public.

He claimed that playing frequently adds to the overall economic issue by creating a lack of fiscal discipline and mounting debt.

A state that has already instituted a policy of giving out money without condition also ran the risk of enticing more people to gamble, according to Mr. Abhisit.

The bill, according to the government, may increase tourism and draw more people to man-made sights. However, Mr. Abhisit claimed that when the government made its policy speech to congress, it never made any explicit notice of casinos.

Rather, it used the term “integrated entertainment difficult” as a tactical move to conceal the real intention of establishing legal casinos because officials knew the majority of the general public would object, he said.

Any game may be excluded from any such complex, but the proposed law requires that it be included, according to Mr. Abhisit.

He claimed that the lack of games has not discouraged international visitors from visiting the nation so much.

Because there are no casinos in Thailand, he said,” I don’t think there are many international visitors who have chosen to stay there.”

He questioned how much money casinos had put into the business on other purchases and said it was improbable that they would become a great tourist magnet.

While gambling generate jobs and tax profits, they also carry risks, such as money laundering and international crime, which Thailand has already struggled to manage, according to Mr. Abhisit.

We recently stepped up our crackdown on call center gangs along the border ( with Myanmar and Cambodia ) and gambling websites. All of them “have some sort of network to casinos,” he claimed.

” I cannot see what the new document act may bring about.” I can only see the drawbacks, he said.

He even criticized the policy for skipping other crucial social issues, like focusing on rehabilitation or gambling prevention.

Additionally, he expressed worry over the lack of transparency with regard to the game costs.

He claimed that a government-appointed committee would have too little authority over zoning, tax collection, and licensing matters, which could lead to corruption and simply benefit a select few people.

Mr. Abhisit said he believes legalizing gambling may only make things worse despite the government’s says that it would reduce improper gambling.

There are signs that society may be a wonderful danger from online gambling, he said.

He cited the Singapore case, which is frequently used as a case study of successful blackjack management, saying that perhaps developed nations have experienced damaging social effects from gambling.

He warned that China, which has a strong anti-gambling policy among its members, was apologise for a visit to Thailand, which would have a significant impact on the country’s economy.

He also questioned the president’s sense of urgency in passing the act, citing the possibility that vested interests were to blame.

” I don’t really understand why this coverage seems so rushed in comparison to other problems,” I said.

When questioned about whether the probable bill would be passed and put into effect, he claimed the public’s opposition and scrutiny from the Senate and political parties could put it off.

” Yet the revised draft returned by the Council of State includes new requirements requiring public hearings and affect assessments. He claimed that these procedures may slow the passage of the bill while the current administration is in power.

The previous premier said that while coalition parties have certainly opposed the costs, they have never actively supported it.

He speculated that the decision might be to wait and see, depending on how the common reacts or what will be said during the first reading of the first reading political discussion.

Further adjustments are anticipated after that, he said, if or when the document costs is approved.

Mr. Abhisit claimed that a 30-year maximum on the licence’s duration, which is already set at 30 years, may help lessen any bad effects it might have on society, even if the draft bill is ultimately passed into law.

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Cabinet gives cybercrime, digital asset bills the nod

Two review laws to regulate online resource businesses and combat cybercrime were approved by the cabinet yesterday.

The government approved the two review bills, according to deputy government spokesman Karom Polpornklang, to address growing concerns about the management of online assets and crimes relating to technology.

He stated that the first draft of the Royal Decree on Measures to Prevent and Suppress Technology-Related Crimes is focused on enhancing the protection of measures against website criminal activity. In addition to the previous 30-day wait, the police timeline has been changed in the draft to take impact the day after its release in the Royal Gazette.

With new measures to improve the transparency and exchange of information about electric wallet lists, the explanations ‘ scope has been expanded to include modern asset firms and e-wallets. According to Mr. Karom, the decree gives the Securities and Exchange Commission ( SEC ) more authority to control and control the operation of digital asset businesses.

Additionally, new regulations are put in place to stop net scams, such as screening cautious messages that promote online gambling or dishonest investments. The document also includes guidelines for removing illegal computer data from systems as well as methods for suspending telecommunication companies when data suggests the use of such services in technology-related crimes.

He claimed that the Royal Decree on Digital Asset Business Operations, which will establish simple guidelines for international online resource companies offering services in Thailand, will be the second document.

These businesses may remain authorised under Thai law if they engage in business that targets Thai citizens. The document also lists the characteristics of such services, including whether they offer Thai content or allow Thai baht payments.

Prasert Jantararuangtong, the minister of electronic economy and society, said these laws are essential for closing gaps, particularly when it comes to regulating digital resource deals that might otherwise flow outside the purview of power.

He also emphasized the value of developing regulations to prevent criminals from obtaining financial information through the use of online monetary systems.

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Songkran could feature a soaking from the skies

During the Thai Water Festival, experts warn of thunder and storms in some areas.

Traffic is already heavy on Mittraparb Road heading to Motorway 6 in Pak Chong district of Nakhon Ratchasima on April 7, ahead of the Songkran festival next week. (Photo: Prasit Tangprasert)
In preparation for the Songkran event the following year, customers is now high on Mittraparb Road heading to Motorway 6 in the Pak Chong city of Nakhon Ratchasima on April 7. ( Photo: Prasit Tangprasert )

More exotic storms are anticipated for the upcoming Songkran festival, especially in lower Thailand, where strong winds, storms, and thunder are expected between April 12 and April 14, according to the Meteorological Department.

Occupants in these areas are advised to take precautions because potential impacts on health, house, and farmland could be made, according to the department’s consulting on Tuesday.

A low-pressure location will start to experience extremely hot and humid weather in the upper Midwest starting currently through Friday, according to the department. In some cases, thunderstorms are forecast in some areas as a result of the Southwest monsoon’s influence.

A high-pressure program, or a chilly air large, from China is expected to enter the Northeast and the South China Sea between April 12 and April 14. This could result in scorching weather and the possibility of summer hurricanes, it added.

From April 9 through April 14 people in the South are warned about northwest and northerly winds affecting the Andaman Sea and southwestern regions. In the Andaman Sea and between 1 and 2 meters in the Gulf of Thailand, these gusts are anticipated to cause ocean tides of up to 1 meter in the Andaman Sea.

Residents of higher Thailand are urged to prevent unnecessary travel in the affected areas during the wind period from April 12 to April 14.

The office advises shielding agricultural ranches from the strong winds and storms, as well as staying clear of big trees and fragile taller structures, such as banners, during thunderstorms.

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Commanders in firing line over conscript abuses

Phumtham, the minister of defense, makes more proactive plans, including CCTV at training facilities.

Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai talks with conscripts during a visit to the Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters in Don Muang district of Bangkok on Tuesday. (Photo: Army First Area public relations centre)
Phumtham Wechayachai, the defense minister, speaks with soldiers on Tuesday while visiting the Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters in Bangkok’s Don Muang area. ( Photo: Public Relations Office for Army First Area )

Phumtham Wechayachai, the head of defense minister, pledged on Tuesday that commanders of military units who are found to have abused conscripts may also face disciplinary consequence for acting inadvertently.

Mr. Phumtham made his point yesterday while visiting a soldier variety and selection system at the Directorate of Joint Communications in Bangkok’s Don Muang area.

He claimed to have discussed with military officials the speed of incidents involving high-ranking military officers and trainers physically and emotionally abusing conscripts.

Some soldiers expressed dissatisfaction with being hired as servants for senior officers ‘ homes and endured abuse it.

According to Mr. Phumtham, who is also a deputy prime minister in charge of security matters, for crimes must halt, and protective measures were in purchase.

Educators should be informed about what constitutes aggressive behavior. The officers in charge of the training may be disciplined in strict accordance with the rules if the abuse against soldiers continues in the future.

Their bosses won’t get away with it, he said.

To keep track of the soldiers and coaches, closed-circuit TV cameras may become installed at training places, he said.

The minister assured conscripts ‘ parents that the volunteers may be well-cared for on Tuesday, adding that he had spoken with them as well.

As the state gradually implements military reform, including downsizing the forces and reducing the number of troops, the government is introducing technologies to remove workforce in some units.

Given the forthcoming new problems in the field of defense and security, the defense secretary said, the effectiveness of the current military staff needs to be increased.

Mr. Phumtham said vocational education may be provided to encourage young people to volunteer for the military in order to help them find employment following their enlistment.

Businesses may be urged to fill vacancies for these trained soldiers once they have finished their service. &nbsp,

The monthly recruitment is taking place this year from April 1 through April 12 throughout the country. Thai men who turn 21 during a given recruitment year are subject to drawing lots variety.

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