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However, opposition MP Tisana Choonhavan and veteran soldier Prawit Wongsuwon dismissed as fallen actors.

No Thai legislator has been chosen as a rising celebrity by the media professionals who cover politics for a fourth consecutive year, claiming no one has been given for praise.

But, Palang Pracharath Party leader Gen Prawit Wongsuwon and Tisana Choonhavan, a People’s Party MP, have both been dubbed fallen celebrities, or has-beens.

In a year-end tradition, political journalists come together each year to get names for politicians when referring to their successes, failures or controversies.

According to the reporters, Gen. Prawit, a former deputy prime minister and prominent member of the original Prayut Chan-o-cha program, is viewed as a political has-been due to his subpar legislative performance and Palang Pracharath leadership.

The 79-year-old former army captain is in poor health and often attends House sessions, so he gave up his six-figure quarterly earnings after receiving public criticism for his breaks.

Palang Pracharath was unable to meet its cupboard quota despite being a member of the following Srettha Thavisin coalition government.

Instead of the group of 20 MPs who allyed with the party, the latest Paetongtarn Shinawatra management received the quota.

Gen Prawit also had to permit their Klatham Party defection.

Ms Tisana, a daughter of the late prime minister Chatichai Choonhavan, arrived in congress with higher expectations.

But, she shocked audience members at a political debate by repeatedly citing incorrect statistics to back up her claim and without appearing to realize she had made a mistake.

Her and the People’s Party were accused on social media of being against the government’s policy of accepting Myanmar refugees ‘ position in Thailand, which was intended to demonstrate her pro-human right position.

Among other names awarded this year was the” Thengteng” moniker given to Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, the opposition leader and commander of the Women’s Party.

Thengteng is a Thai phrase for floating endlessly, a guide to his understated command since the development of the Women’s Party after its prelude, Shift Forward, was dissolved.

As opposed to previous Move Forward head Pita Limjaroenrat, whose painting is still being used for canvassing in regional election campaigns, Mr Natthaphong, whose real name is Theng, is far less common and has failed to show solid leadership in parliament.

The “quote of the year”, meanwhile, was” ]We ] will make Thai people prosper and be honoured” which was delivered during the 2023 election campaign by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, say reporters.

The quote has found a new life as a cruel joke on social media whenever people complain about the unfavorable economic situation.

Four Thai artists were found not guilty in a renowned Ponzi scheme test.

The Criminal Court on Thursday handed down prison term totalling 49, 125 times each to three people in the multi-billion-baht Forex-3D Ponzi scheme, while acquitting four people, including Thai artists” DJ Man” and performer Baitoey.

The forgery case involved seven accused in all: Singaporean Daryl Cai Yonghui, Pattanapon” DJ Man” Kunjara, Suteewan” Baitoey” Thaweesin, Chatchai” Sue” Khotchathin, Theeraphassakorn” Mark” Kimwangtako, Suranart Nakmusik, and Ayuwat Chaimethanarakul. &nbsp,

They were accused of colluding with the government to obtain loans to mislead, common fraud, and entering false information into a computer system connected to the Forex-3D scheme. &nbsp,

Prosecutors said that between Nov 25, 2015 and Sept 8, 2020, the accused invited people through Facebook to invest in the Forex-3D international trade group, with 9, 824 persons investing a full of 2.49 billion baht.

Mr Cai is the father of the well-known type Sarah Casinghini. Suteewan, a performer, and Pattanapon split up on August 26, 2018. &nbsp,

After posting 5 million ringgit and consenting to use an electrical monitoring bracelet, Ms. Sutheewan was the only accused who received bail and was released on  bail.

After reviewing the evidence, the court determined that Mr. Cai had persuaded some people to invest, but that he had never posted any communications to attract people, so this was not regarded as an advertisement.

According to the jury, it was not clear whether he had a relationship with Apirak Kothi, the alleged Ponzi scheme architect. It claimed the benefit of the doubt was given to Mr. Cai because it saw no proof that he had been a key member of the group.

The jury referred to Mr. Pattanapon and Ms. Suteewan as private individuals and did not disclose whether they had any business dealings with him.

The picture caption was an ad for a food supplement line, one of Apirak’s different ventures. The two accused also received the benefit of the doubt because there were no information that the two defendants were disclosing.

The jury found Mr Chatchai, Mr Theeraphassakorn and Mr Suranart innocent and sentenced them to 49, 125 times for 9, 825 crimes. Nevertheless, the law limits their entire jail time to 20 times each.

The judge also ordered the three men to pay 2.47 billion ringgit in restitution to all 9, 825 subjects, plus fascination of 7.5 % per year, starting from April 11, 2021.

Mr Ayuwat, the sixth accused, was acquitted.

After hearing the decision, the performer and her ex-husband, a DJ, gave each other a teary-eyed hug and thanked the judge.

Mr. Cai even sobbed and wai to congratulate the court. His wife was even joyful as well.

The Forex-3D system, enticing tons with false claims of large returns, was orchestrated by Apirak, who was arrested in January 2021.

Local and foreign visitors to locations with the worst-hit areas are drawn to memorialize lost loved ones

People in regions along Thailand’s Andaman coast held memory activities on Thursday to indicate the 20th anniversary of the 2004 tsunami that killed 230, 000 people across Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, Thailand and nine different countries.

At Mai Khao Cemetery and Patong Beach in Phuket, at the Tsunami Memorial Park at Ban Nam Khem in Phangnga, and at the Sailfish Sculpture on Ao Nang shore in Krabi, memorial services and religious festivities took place.

At the Mai Khao Cemetery, local and foreign onlookers observed a moment’s silence. Following ceremonial offerings in accordance with Buddhist, Islamic, and Christian ceremonies, flowers were erected along a memorial garden walls.

To level National Disaster Prevention Day, which falls on December 26, Wasawat Hongsasupasakul, assistant president of the Mai Khao Tambon Administrative Organization, read a message from Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.

Ronny Karlsen, a Norwegian man who survived the 2004 tsunami, said he had learned about the celebration and wanted to participate to recall those who perished.

” Things that happened on that day still be in my storage”, he said.

Noi Rakthong, a 52-year-old Thai girl, said she and her Scandinavian father owned a cafe on Karon shore when the storm struck 20 years earlier. They went back to Phuket for a vacation and were observing the festival to honor the companions who had been killed by the enormous waves.

” The wave killed our Norwegian companions and clients,” the statement read. After the event, we moved to live in Norway”, Mrs Noi said. Our thoughts are the same despite the incident occurring 20 years earlier.

Visitors in Krabi gave material bouquets and wreaths to fishermen who placed them at a wave memorial on the ocean in Tonsai Bay, about one kilometer away from Koh Phi Phi Phi Don, in Tonsai Bay.

More than 1, 000 victims and family of sufferers from five different Andaman regions, including Ranong, Phuket, Krabi, Trang, and Satun, also from abroad, took part in a religious meeting and had meal at the Ban Nam Khem Tsunami Memorial Park in Phangnga. The most individuals at this year’s ceremony previously reached this year.

At 7o’clock, there was also a light ceremony at the monument area. ( Story continues below )

A person attends a meeting on December 26 at Ban Nam Khem, a fishing town that was completely destroyed by the tsunami’s storm that struck Phangnga, to pay tribute to the subjects of the 2004 tsunami. ( Photo: Reuters )

The lake took my daughter, I say.

Urai Sirisuk, who lost her 4-year-old girl, was among the thousands visiting the Tsunami Wall to pay their respects to lost loved ones.

” I felt that the waves took my daughter aside, I was so hungry at it”, said Ms Urai, then 62. She said she would never go near the sea, only 50 yards away.

I can’t bring myself to go near it, and I can’t actually put my feet in the sand. I haven’t come around here if not needed, always. The lake took my daughter from me”, she said.

Phangnga was one of Thailand’s hardest-hit regions, with the crisis claiming 5, 400 life it, including some unusual visitors.

A two-day educational platform for local and international researchers from the public, private, and civil society businesses also took place on Thursday at the Khao Lak Marriott Beach Resort &amp, Spa to strengthen participation and exchange information.

The focus is on five key topics: public health and emergency medical services, national warning systems, research and innovation, promoting community immunity to natural disasters, and the development of sustainably safe cities.

The tsunami on Dec 26, 2004 was triggered by a 9.1 magnitude quake off the coast of Aceh province in Indonesia, sending waves as high as 17.4 metres slamming into coastlines of Indonesia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, India and nine other countries.

Local and foreign visitors to locations with the worst cases of disaster come to recall lost loved ones.

People in regions along Thailand’s Andaman coast held memory activities on Thursday to indicate the 20th anniversary of the 2004 tsunami that killed 230, 000 people across Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, Thailand and nine different countries.

At Mai Khao Cemetery and Patong Beach in Phuket, at Ban Nam Khem Memorial Park in Phangnga, and at the Sailfish Sculpture on Ao Nang Beach in Krabi, spiritual festivities took place.

At the Mai Khao Cemetery, local and foreign mourning observed a moment’s silence. Following the laying of plants at a wall of the monument area, commemorations that were performed in accordance with Buddhist, Islamic, and Christian ceremonies were followed by the performing of religious ceremonies.

To level National Disaster Prevention Day, which falls on December 26, Wasawat Hongsasupasakul, the deputy chairman of the Mai Khao Tambon Administrative Organization, read a text from Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.

Ronny Karlsen, a Norwegian man who survived the 2004 tsunami, said he had learned about the celebration and wanted to participate to recall those who perished.

” Things that happened on that day still be in my ram”, he said.

Noi Rakthong, a 52-year-old Thai girl, said she and her Scandinavian father owned a cafe on Karon shore when the storm struck 20 years earlier. They went back to Phuket for a vacation and were observing the festival to honor the friends who had been killed by the enormous waves.

” Our Norwegian associates and clients perished in the storm. After the event, we moved to live in Norway”, Mrs Noi said. ” Our thoughts remain the same despite the incident occurring 20 times before.”

Visitors in Krabi gave material bouquets and wreaths to fishermen who placed them at a wave memorial on the ocean in Tonsai Bay, about one kilometer away from Koh Phi Phi Phi Don, in Tonsai Bay.

More than 1, 000 victims and family of sufferers from five different Andaman regions, including Ranong, Phuket, Krabi, Trang, and Satun, also from abroad, took part in a religious meeting and had meal at the Ban Nam Khem Tsunami Memorial Park in Phangnga. The most participants to attend this year’s ceremony always is expected.

A light celebration is scheduled for the memorial plaza on Thursday at 7 p.m. ( Story continues below )

A person attends a meeting on December 26 at the wave-shaped memorial to the tsunami sufferers of the 2004 wave in Ban Nam Khem, a fishing town that was completely destroyed by the storm that struck Phangnga. ( Photo: Reuters )

My daughter was taken by the lake.

Urai Sirisuk, who lost her 4-year-old girl, was among the plenty visiting the Tsunami Wall to pay their respects to lost loved ones.

” I felt that the waves took my daughter apart, I was so hungry at it”, said Ms Urai, then 62. She said she would never go near the sea, only 50 yards away.

I can’t bring myself to go near it, and I can’t actually put my feet in the sand. I haven’t come around here if not needed, always. The lake took my daughter from me”, she said.

Phangnga was one of Thailand’s hardest-hit regions, with the crisis claiming 5, 400 life it, including some unusual visitors.

To enhance cooperation and exchange information between local and international experts from the public, private, and civil society fields, a two-day scientific community also took place on Thursday at the Khao Lak Marriott Beach Resort &amp, Spa.

The focus is on five key topics: public health and emergency medical services, national warning systems, research and innovation, promoting community immunity to natural disasters, and the development of sustainably safe cities.

The tsunami on Dec 26, 2004 was triggered by a 9.1 magnitude quake off the coast of Aceh province in Indonesia, sending waves as high as 17.4 metres slamming into coastlines of Indonesia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, India and nine other countries.

Authorities say authority may be sought in advance in a crackdown intended to reduce fire danger.

The Bangkok Metropolitan Authority ( BMA ) has prohibited fireworks, floating lanterns, and other related items from being used to mark the upcoming New Year’s eve without permission.

According to Bangkok government Chadchart Sittipunt, the legislation is intended to stop fires during the extended holiday season because some people would be out of town and unable to look after their homes.

Organisers of New Year’s Eve celebrations must request authorization from the authorities in their area if they want to start the lights.

Offenders face fines of up to 60, 000 ringgit and/or imprisonment for up to three years.

On New Year’s Eve, lights are permitted in 14 spots in Bangkok:

• CentralWorld 
• One Bangkok
• Seacon Square
• Terminal 21
• Iconsiam
• Asiatique The River
• The Salil Hotel Riverside
• Chatrium Hotel Riverside
• Montien Riverside Hotel
• Chang Chui Creative Park
• Nakapirom Park
• Rim Lagoon Cafe and Restaurant
• JC Kevin Hotel
• Capella Hotel.

The BMA will also establish disaster locations throughout the event to ensure the safety of those who take part in countdown ceremonies.

Bank Leicester is renowned for accepting tries to make money for his home.

A 30-kbbl bottle of whisky was hired for 30 000 ringgit, but a fresh Thai social media influencer quickly died.

A bouquet seller who accepted paid challenges to drink alcohol quickly in exchange for cash, he was depicted in some videos as a rap artist who improvised rap songs to entice viewers.

A movie that was widely shared on the internet shows Thanakarn sipping quickly and directly from a small whisky bottle while a cheering crowd attends a party. Some beachgoers spotted filming him on their mobile phones.

Thanakarn looked ill and apparently vomited after completing the paid challenge, but he later went to the hospital where he later passed away.

Some patrons were captured on a Facebook page laughing as firefighters transported Thanakarn to an emergency on a bed. They received criticism from commentators for their lack of sympathy.

After his parents split up when he was two months old, the influence had been raised by his grandmother in a Bangkok tenement. He started selling bouquets at the Ram Intra Road Liab Duan insect business when he was seven years old to provide for his mother and himself.

Many people on the internet called for users to stop posting like content after his death and decried the fatal challenge as “rubbish content.”

Some unfortunately recall one of Thanakarn’s social media posts that read,” I am ready to be bullied and insulted to just get pieces of money from the wealthy in order to provide for my family,” while others expressed worry for the well-being of his mother.

Social media advocate Guntouch Pongpaiboonwet, alias Gun Jompalang, has offered to argue for Thanakarn’s home if they want to keep people responsible for his death.

” People were quick to create material and have fun with it, but when it came to taking responsibility, not a single soul dared move up”, Mr Guntouch said.

” Choose help me tell his family that if they want to take action against those who hired Thanakarn, only let me know. I’m willing to help”.

CHON BURI: A 29-year-old Chinese man has been detained in this seaside village after being alleged to have duped pawn shops in Pattaya with false silver ornaments.

Tourist authorities arrested Deng Huanyou, a Taiwanese national, and seized from him a gold ring weighing 3.5 rmb, a slave seat and 80, 000 bass money on Pattaya Sai 3 Road in Bang Lamung area on Wednesday night, according to Pol Col Man Rodthong, commander of the Tourist Police bureau’s division 1.

Previous owners of pawn shops complained to Pattaya police that a foreigner had reportedly sold phony gold ornaments with them. The stores later found out that the “gold” things were false.

This led to the arrest of the accused Chinese gentleman, who was later identified as Deng Huanyou, by Pol Lt Gen Saksira Pheuk-am, director of the Tourist Police Bureau.

Eventually, the tourist police discovered clues that Mr. Deng had pawned a phony gold bracelet in a well-known Pattaya pawn shop. The officials stopped the Chinese think for a hunt soon after he left the store. The false gold ring, weighing 3 ringgit, and other items were seized, said mature tourist authorities during the media presentation. &nbsp,

When the imprisoning team discovered the facts, Mr. Deng was shocked. His limbs trembled, and he ultimately perished to the surface. He needed to be raised by the officials.

The Chinese believe, who is facing fraud charges, gave his confession and was later turned over to the Pattaya officers.

At the Pattaya police station, money, a false gold ring, and a slave solution taken from the Chinese suspect are displayed. ( Photo: Chaiyot Pupattanapong )

Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of the Ethereum blockchain, has given 10 million baht to Khao Kheow Open Zoo, Moo Deng‘s house, to help pay for changes to all the zoo’s pets. &nbsp,

In Si Racha, Chon Buri, Mr. Buterin visited the 5-month-old dwarf crocodile on November 19th while sporting a Moo Deng-patterned clothing.

The Zoo’s control thanked the 30-year-old American for joining the Wildlife Sponsorship Program with a payment of 10 million baht, which the Zoo posted on its Facebook section on Thursday. We hereby declare,” We look forward to working with you over the next two years for the benefit of the Khao Kheow Open Zoo area and also all of our customers.” the Zoo wrote.

A design strategy for the Zoo’s animal enclosures would also be displayed on the page.

Mr. Buterin stated in a letter to the Zoo that he would create the payment. Part of the text reads:

What better way to accomplish that than by giving Moo Deng, a Christmas present to someone who is lovely to all Thai citizens and has developed into one of the most unexpected and significant Thai stars on the global level?

” I am delighted to accept your offer to get Moo Deng’s adoptive parents while she grows up, and to donate the Zoo in her title, no less than 10, 000, 000 THB”, he wrote.

He brought a case of Pad Krapao to Moo Deng’s guard on his first visit as a product and this time, though no current, gave more good support. &nbsp,

Since Tuesday, CHIANG MAI has experienced moey khab, or hoar frost, rimming the grass to welcome visitors to the top of Doi Inthanon. It is anticipated that the nice weather will last until January 1st. &nbsp,

Officials reported that the Kew Mae Pan viewpoint’s 6°C heat this day and 8°C at the Doi Inthanon National Park ranger company in the Chom Thong district’s 8°C. It was the 5th day moey khab was spotted this spring, the next day in a string as of Thursday, drawing 4, 449 visitors—3, 206 Thais and 1, 243 foreigners—from Christmas night, Kriangkrai Chaiphicet, commander of the national park said.

Guests were also greeted by the first moonlight, passing through the warm fog on the mountain. &nbsp,

( Photo: Panumet Tanraksa )

( Photo: Panumet Tanraksa )

Another warm weather large from China has reportedly covered the northwestern region of Thailand and will continue until January, according to the Northern Meteorological Centre.

The North may experience sporadic rainfall this trip and chilly air in the morning, according to the center.