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Eight sites raided in Bangkok, Chon Buri, and Phuket, and five arrests made.

In raids on eight areas in Bangkok and two tourist provinces, police have detained five suspects who are involved in improper crypto trading. Some of the suspects are alleged to possess laundered money for drug and smuggling networks.

According to Pol Maj Gen Thatphum Jaruphat, commander of the Economic Crime Suppression Division (ECD ), the crackdown was a part of” Operation Crypto Phantom,” which targets illegal crypto trading companies that are involved in laundering money for illegal businesses.

Last year, eight spots in Phuket, Chon Buri, and Bangkok were raided. According to Pol Maj Gen Thatphum, numerous currency exchange companies in the three tourist cities allegedly provided illegal cryptocurrency trading, mainly Tether ( USDT), to help consumers avoid paying taxes and avoiding financial transaction checks.

” Some businesses have been discovered laundering cash for illegal activities, particularly systems of those engaged in illicit drugs, call center connivance, and online gambling,” according to Pol Maj Gen Thatphum.

More than 1, 000 monetary transactions with links to illegitimate companies, with over 14 billion ringgit in circulation, were discovered by investigators, he added.

Five people were detained by ECD officials during the raids for engaging in illegal blockchain trading. The eight spots also contained computers, cellular phones, bank accounts passbooks, and other items.

The Economic Crime Suppression Division’s captain, Pol Maj Gen Thatphum Jaruphat, discusses the results of a assault on illegal crypto trading in three Thai tourist places. ( Photo provided/Wassayos Ngamkham )

Thailand’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment forbids scuba-diving employees and teachers from taking marine pictures during their education and evaluation jumps.

The restrictions, which is included in a new supervisory get signed by Natural Resources and Environment Minister Chalermchai Sri-on, has been made public by The Royal Gazette.

The restrictions is intended to protect coral, which have been severely damaged by swimming, according to the purchase.

Must qualified divers accompany them in their marine photos if swimming instructors and trainees must do so.

These underwater photographers must pass the National Association of Underwater Instructors ( NAUI) or equivalent Advanced Open Water course offered by the Professional Association of Diving Instructors ( PADI) or Scuba Schools International ( SSI).

The secretary for culture also forbids snorkeling at deep less than two meters above corals. If a snorkeler hasn’t taken a course for scuba diving or freediving, they had wear life jackets.

According to the Act on the Development of Marine and Coastal Resources Management, Pinsak Suraswadi, director-general of the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources, any swimming users who violated the attempt would be subject to a prison term of up to two years and/or a fine of up to 200, 000 ringgit. &nbsp,

A Briton named Satothani has been detained after being discovered with heroin and an expired visa after failing to stop his bike during a police research.

Around 5o’clock on Wednesday, police were on patrol at Chaweng Beach when they noticed a foreign bicyclist breaking the traffic laws. He was instructed to quit, but he veered off. On Wat Phang Bua-Sanam Bin (airport ) Road in tambon Bor Phud, the officers chased the bike and managed to intercept it.

The horse was identified as American federal Michael Philip Martin, 28.

Three capsules of cocaine, weighing 1. 8 grams, were discovered hidden in his head bag during a search. He was taken to the police station in Bor Phud.

Mr. Martin admitted to purchasing the medication for his own use from a Thai person in front of a Chaweng beach bar on Tuesday nights for 4, 000 baht per bag during questioning.

His immigration expired in October of last year, according to a police investigation. He was accused of overstaying his card and illegally obtaining a Category 2 opioid drug.

American national Michael Philip Martin items to three sachets of methamphetamine that were discovered on him after his arrest on Wednesday night. Bor Phud authorities station is in pictures.

Users of e-cigarettes was also face charges of getting seized goods.

According to a official, the Thai government will get tougher measures against e-cigarette smoking who may face charges for bringing in seized products.

According to lieutenant government official Anukul Prueksa-anurak, the government has increased the number of e-cigarettes and related products being stopped, bringing on smoking as well as smugglers and distributors.

He claimed that “e-cigarette smoking you face charges if they are the victims of smuggled products.”

The offence is punishable by a maximum sentence of five years in prison and/or a great equal to four times the importation’s total price plus any obligation.

E-cigarettes are forbidden in Thailand, but that does not prevent them from being freely available, even in neighborhoods close to schools, which has contributed to a worrying rise in fresh people’s smoking. Adolescents who have recently been hospitalized with heart damage have attracted more attention to the issue.

According to a study conducted by Ramathibodi Hospital, vaping-related illnesses cost the hospital about 306 million baht last year for health care, Mr. Anukul said. The illnesses included strokes, heart attack, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and obstructive pulmonary disease.

He said the percentage of vape users among people aged 15-29 years rose from 5.8 % in 2019 to 12.2 % in 2024.

A serious crackdown on e-cigarette sales, especially through online sales channels, was just mandated by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra. According to Mr. Anukul, sales and the percentage of e-cigarette people have dropped by more than 80 % in the two decades since the assault first started.

The Ministry of Transport has ordered that double-decker buses not travel dangerously after a deadly accident on a bridge in Prachin Buri.

Suriya Jungrungreangkit, the minister of transportation, announced on Wednesday that he had given the Department of Land Transport ( DLT) an order to look into the fatal collision involving a double-decker bus and a lorry on Highway 304 in the Na Di district.

On Monday at around 1.30am, the fall, which took place on a steep uphill expand, resulted in a fire that left seven people dead and more than 40 others injured.

First investigations indicate that the driver was moving too quickly for the road conditions, which led to the collision.

An region where electric cable was located was impacted, resulting in a short circuits and fire.

In reply, Mr. Suriya, who is also the deputy prime minister, imposed a moratorium on their use along seven potentially dangerous roads and ordered stringent audits of double-decker cars.

They include: Chiang Mai-Doi Nang Kaew, Mae Hong Son-Mae Teep, Pua-Doi Phu Kha National Park, Bo Pho-Khok Ngam, Cho Wo-Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park, Wan Nam Khieo, Kabin Buri Junction, and Khao Pubpa-Phatthalung.

He likewise directed regulators to work with the Department of Highways to deploy warning signs and rumbling strips to prompt motorists to slow down.

Additionally, all trucks may leave at designated inspection locations.

He added that the DLT may impose strict regulations for both standard and certified services for the security of both passengers and road users in order to completely restrict the registration of fresh double-decker buses.

According to the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau, a person has been detained for aiding a former policeman standard in cheating on an interview at Chulalongkorn University’s Faculty of Law.

On Wednesday, a police squad acting on an arrest warrant approved by the Bangkok South Criminal Court on Tuesday nabbed Kanittha Lertbanjerdwong in the Bang Bon city of Bangkok.

Ms. Kanittha has been accused of obtaining a check sheet prior to the test and passing it on to the former police general who was taking an hour course at the university again in 2023.

After examining the photos stored on a former police officer’s cellphone with close relationships to the previous police colonel, the crime authorities determined that Ms. Kanittha was the suspect.

The former police officer’s phone was reportedly the recipient of the images from the check paper, but phone records indicated that Ms. Kanittha had sent them them.

Ms. Kanittha, according to the computer police, was not a faculty employee. She is thought to have made friends with school officials in charge of the evening school, though.

According to the investigators, the suspect may have used her connections to obtain the exam papers.

According to the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau, a person has been detained for aiding a former policeman general in cheating on an interview at Chulalongkorn University’s Faculty of Law.

On Wednesday, a police squad acting on an arrest warrant approved by the Bangkok South Criminal Court on Tuesday nabbed Kanittha Lertbanjerdwong in the Bang Bon city of Bangkok.

Ms. Kanittha has been accused of obtaining a check sheet prior to the test and passing it on to the former police general who was taking an hour course at the university again in 2023.

After examining the photos stored on a former police officer’s cellphone with close relationships to the previous police general, the crime authorities determined that Ms. Kanittha was the suspect.

The former police officer’s phone was reportedly the recipient of the images from the test paper, but phone records indicated that Ms. Kanittha had sent them them.

Ms. Kanittha was not a university employee, according to the computer police. However, it is believed that she made friends with school officials in charge of the evening class.

According to the researchers, the suspect may have used her connections to get the exam paper.

The former prime minister’s treatment at Police General Hospital ( PGH) during his jail term has been the subject of a letter from the Network of Students and People for Reform of Thailand ( NSPRT ) and the Dharma Army to the Medical Council.

NSPRT head Pichit Chaimongkol argued that health conditions can be clinically verified and do not need to be deliberated for a while before the council could make its findings regarding Thaksin’s disease and treatment.

Additionally, Mr. Pichit requested evidence from Thaksin, because without it, the case may be viewed as incomplete and involving all parties.

Due to the surrender of more documents from the PGH and the Medical Correctional Institution, Mr. Pichit criticized the Medical Council’s delay in resolving the issue, which had originally been scheduled for April 10.

He noted that this might be a ploy to consciously wait proceedings, particularly since Thaksin’s reported health problems can be quickly and clearly verified by medical information.

In addition to Mr. Pichit’s inquiries, the question was whether Thaksin was really suffering from a critical situation and had it diagnosed at the Medical Correctional Institution.

He also questioned Thaksin’s registration for a particular parole that was granted for health reasons, including claims that he couldn’t dress himself.

According to Mr. Pichit, a child’s ability to take care of themselves needs to be assessed over time rather than just one day, and that Thaksin’s recent public appearances do not fit the profile of a critical person.

When asked if the NSPRT may take the mayor’s last selection, Mr. Pichit suggested that the general public would find it acceptable if the locating was supported by scientific evidence.

Thailand’s Medical Council is under intense pressure to release results as soon as possible.

The Dharma Army and the Network of Students and People for Reform of Thailand ( NSPRT ) have written to the Thai Medical Council to request clarification on ethical and medical issues relating to former Thai prime minister’s treatment at Police General Hospital ( PGH) while he is imprisoned.

The NSPRT head argued that health problems can be independently verified and do not need to be weighed down for too long before the committee could release its findings regarding Thaksin’s disease and treatment.

Additionally, Mr. Pichit requested that Thaksin give testimony because without it, the case may be viewed as incomplete and no involving all functions.

Mr. Pichit criticized the council for putting the subject on hold, which had originally been scheduled for April 10 according to additional paperwork submitted by the hospital and the health correctional institution.

He noted that this might be a ploy to consciously wait proceedings, particularly since Thaksin’s reported health problems can be quickly and clearly verified by medical information.

In addition to Mr. Pichit’s inquiries, the question was whether Thaksin had a critical situation and was actually diagnosed with it at the Medical Correctional Institution.

He also questioned Thaksin’s registration for a particular parole that was granted for health reasons, including claims that he couldn’t dress himself.

According to Mr. Pichit, a person’s inability to care for themselves may be assessed over time, never within a one time, and that Thaksin’s recent public images do not fit the profile of someone in a critical condition.

When asked if his party would support the mayor’s last selection, Mr. Pichit suggested that if the conclusion is supported by scientific evidence, the general public would find it acceptable.

Thaksin, 75, was given an eight-year jail sentence in August 2023 for abuse of power while in office from 2001-2006, which was later reduced to one time by a royal pardon. He was transferred to Police General Hospital, where he stayed until he was granted parole six months later, and previously spent a single day there.