Asian scammers nabbed in Pattaya

According to authorities, call centers were targeted at Chinese and Korean citizens.

Police prepare to arrest Chinese and Korean nationals accused of operating a call centre scam during a raid on two luxury pool villas in Pattaya on Thursday. (Photo supplied/Chaiyot Pupattanapong)
During a Thursday attack on two upscale share villas in Pattaya, police are preparing to detain Chinese and Korean nationals who are suspected of using a call center scam. ( Photo supplied/Chaiyot Pupattanapong )

13 Chinese and Korean offenders have been detained in Pattaya in connection with a call center fraud, according to the report.

Authorities raided two pleasure pool villas in Pattaya on Thursday, said Pol Maj Gen Thawatkiat Jindakuansanong, chief of Chon Buri Provincial Police.

They were acting on knowledge that claimed foreigners had been attempting to defraud citizens in their nations through call center fraud.

After searching the two palaces, police arrested 13 men and women of Chinese and Korean ethnicity and seized 30 computers, 30 cellular telephones and 30 phone.

Preliminary evaluation of the laptops revealed evidence of numerous Chinese and Korean chats intended to deceive victims into giving up their money.

Police claimed that the crew had established a call center to trick customers into buying fake vacation packages.

Additionally, authorities discovered that the patients ‘ funds had been converted to digital currency.

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Ratchaburi man busted with 50 rare exotic animals

Several monkey species were among the 50 endangered wild animals seized from a house in Ratchaburi province on Friday. ( Photo supplied/Wassayos Ngamkham)
One hundred and fifty endangered exotic animals were seized from a home in Ratchaburi state on Friday, including a number of animal varieties. ( Photo supplied/Wassayos Ngamkham )

A person has been detained at his apartment in Ratchaburi for capturing numerous threatened wild animals, including cotton-topped tamarin monkeys. He admitted to buying them website, authorities said on Friday.

After receiving information of unlawful possession of imported wild animals, officers from the Natural Resources and Environmental Crimes and Environmental Crimes Suppression Division and representatives from the Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation raided a posh river house in tambon Kung Kratin of Muang area on Friday.

A man who was only identified as” Tong” made the claim that he was the owner and gave permission for the authorities to inspect the property.

More than 50 animals from several endangered species were found confined in cages around the world.

They included cotton-top tamarin monkeys, cat monkeys, De Brazza’s monkeys, guenons monkeys, macaque monkeys, Geoffroy’s insect monkeys, galago tree babies, Aldabra large tortoises, sulcata tortoises, American dark parrots, toco toucans and several species of snakes.

The creatures were said to have an estimated price of 3 million baht.

Importantly, the cotton-top tamarins, tribal to Colombia, and American grey parrots are critically endangered species listed under CITES Appendix I, indicating the highest level of protection.

According to reports, many of these creatures have major market value. For example, the eight cotton-top tamarins are valued at about 150, 000 ringgit each.

Mr. Tong admitted to having purchased the creatures from Facebook groups and keeping them as kittens without getting the appropriate grants. He was accused of possessing prohibited habitat without authorization.

( Photo supplied/Wassayos Ngamkham

( Photo supplied/Wassayos Ngamkham

Police raid a luxury riverside home in Kung Kratin sub-district in Ratchaburi’s Muang district on Friday following reports of illegal possession of imported exotic wildlife. ( Photo supplied/Wassayos Ngamkham)

Police raid a luxury riverside home in Kung Kratin sub-district in Muang district in Ratchaburi on Friday after being alerted to illegal possession of imported exotic wildlife. ( Photo supplied/Wassayos Ngamkham)

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Samui ferry operator considers lifting EV ban

According to Raja Ferry, fire equipment and safety measures have been upgraded to lower risk.

Raja Ferry Port Plc operates 13 vessels on three routes serving mainland Surat Thani and surrounding islands including Koh Samui in southern Thailand. (Photo: Raja Ferry Port)
13 vessels run by Raja Ferry Port Plc are operating on three different roads that serve the southern Thailand’s Koh Samui and the island Surat Thani. ( Photo: Raja Ferry Port )

After installing firefighting equipment on all routes from the southern mainland to the resort islands, SURAT THANI, the operator of ferries serving Koh Samui, announced that it will reconsider lifting its ban on electric vehicles ( EVs ) early in the year.

Apichart Chayopas, managing chairman of Raja Ferry Port Plc, said on Friday that the firm has ordered the buy of fire-dousing kits made specifically for EVs from abroad, including firefighting suits, fire blankets and extinguishers, to place on its vessels.

Since Nov. 18, Raja Ferry has never permitted Vehicles on its boats, but hybrid automobiles are also permitted. The boat organization provides transportation from Surat Thani to Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, and Koh Phaluai.

The restrictions raised eyelashes as its company, Seatran Ferry, allows Vehicles on board. However, they are just required to park on the ship’s front and rear areas, which are far from the lower level’s passenger area.

Because it had chosen to adhere to a different plan, Raja Ferry’s decision last week sparked heated conversations on Twitter.

Despite the widespread media attention that batteries in EVs have received, studies have revealed that internal combustion engine ( ICE ) vehicles have a higher fire risk.

For instance, a study conducted for the Australian Department of Defense found that customer electric vehicle batteries had a 0.1 % higher chance of catching fire than those in ICE vehicles.

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12 beggars arrested in Bangkok,1 with B300,000 cash, B1m in bank account

A total of 311,300 baht in cash and a bank account containing about one million baht were seized from one Thai beggar during a police operation to crack down on beggars in Bangkok on Thursday night. She was among 12 beggars arrested. (Photo: Bangkok Protection Centre for the Destitute)
One Thai man was the victim of a police crackdown on orphans in Bangkok on Thursday evening when a total of 311, 300 ringgit in cash and a bank account worth about one million baht were taken from him. She was among 12 gypsies arrested. ( Photo: Bangkok Protection Centre for the Destitute )

During a authorities operation to clean Bangkok of orphans on Thursday evening, twelve Thai and international beggars were detained. One Thai man was discovered to have a bank account worth about one million ringgit and more than 300, 000 ringgit in money.

Following complaints that many beggars were pervasive along this path, which tarnishe the government’s tourism reputation, immigration officers, Lumpini officers, and human security and social security officials were dispatched to examine Bangkok’s financial areas on Sukhumvit Road from Asok crossing to Nana place on Thursday night.

The procedure was led by Pol Lt Col Suriya Puangsombat, assistant chief of the Immigration Bureau’s Division 1, and Thapanee Sirisomboon, chairman of the Bangkok Protection Centre for the Destitute.

During the procedure, the soldiers arrested eight Thais, two Cambodians, a Lao and a Burmese national for crying. According to the arresting team, the four international beggars were facing an additional charge of unlawful entry.

One Thai lady was discovered to have a bank account worth about one million baht and more than 300, 000 baht of money in her possession. She claimed to have collected the funds from begging.

All were handed over to authorities at Lumpini police station.

Officials count the money seized from a Thai man, one of the 12 people being detained for begging on Thursday night during a crackdown activity in Bangkok. ( Photo: angkok protection centre for the destitute )

Officials count the money seized from a Thai man, one of the 12 people being detained for begging on Thursday night during a crackdown activity in Bangkok. ( Photo: angkok protection centre for the destitute )

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Body of Thai man who jumped into river to escape Malaysian police found

Troops are deployed along the Kolok River in Narathiwat’s Sungai Kolok district in 2018. The river is a natural borderline between Thailand and Malaysia. (Photo: Patipat Janthong)
In Narathiwat’s Sungai Kolok area, troops are stationed along the Kolok River in 2018. Between Thailand and Malaysia, the creek forms a natural border. ( Photo: Patipat Janthong )

Three weeks after he jumped into the Golok River to avoid being detained by Indonesian authorities while attempting to enter the neighboring nation through an illegitimate way, firefighters found the body of a Thai national on Friday.

Subear Dallah, 22, was found dead in the valley on Friday night after being missing since Tuesday, according to volunteers.

On Tuesday, the man entered Kelantan position illegally from the southern province’s Sungai Kolok area using a boat. When Indonesian authorities discovered him on the bank of the river, he made the decision to return to Indian territory out of fear of being detained.

After witnesses saw him disappear into the water, volunteers were called.

Sungai Kolok Hospital is conducting the examination on his brain.

As part of a campaign against borders crimes, which included the idea of constructing a wall along the valley, Indonesian security authorities have taken more drastic measures to stop illegal immigrants from entering Kelantan. The main authorities in Kuala Lumpur rejected the proposal.

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Five members of Chinese-led ‘scam network’ arrested in Chon Buri

Police raid a luxury house in Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri and arrest five alleged members of a Chinese-led scam network. (Photo: Police TV)
Police attack a luxury home in Bang Lamung area, Chon Buri and assault five alleged members of a Chinese-led con system. ( Photo: Police TV )

Five more alleged people of a Chinese con system have been arrested and property, including pleasure houses and cars, for 152 million ringgit seized during a raid in &nbsp, Bang Lamung area, Chon Buri.

The five suspects were two Thais and three Chinese citizens, Pol Maj Gen Yingyot Thepchamnon, acting commander of the Provincial Police Region 2, said on Friday. The names of the defendants were never disclosed.

The suspects, reportedly people of a Chinese-led call con community, were apprehended during police operations in Chon Buri on Thursday and Friday.

Seized from them were two comfort houses – one for 65 million ringgit and the other 75 million – in Bang Lamung area, a Lexus, a Mercedes Benz, a Mazda and other assets. The seized assets had combined worth of about 152 million baht, said Pol Maj Gen Yingyot.

In Chon Buri province, police had previously issued arrest warrants for 35 members of the Chinese-led scam network. Of them, 21 suspects, including 9 leading members of the network, were arrested separately during a raid on their office in Si Racha district on Aug 5 this year. The other suspects remained at large, with some reportedly fleeing the country, according to Pol Maj Gen Yingyot during a media briefing on Friday.

The two Thai nationals and three Chinese nationals were apprehended in Bang Lamung as a result of the a lengthy investigation. &nbsp, &nbsp,

One of the assets seized from a Chinese scam network that operates out of Chon Buri province and totals about 152 million baht is two vehicles. ( Photo: FM91 Trafficpro )

One of the assets seized from a Chinese scam network that operates out of Chon Buri province and totals about 152 million baht is two vehicles. ( Photo: FM91 Trafficpro )

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Palang Pracharath kicks out dissenting MPs

Paiboon Nititawan, now Palang Pracharath Party secretary general, speaks to reporters at a meeting of party executives at the party's headquarters in Bangkok on Aug 29 this year. (File photo: Varuth Hirunyatheb)
Paiboon Nititawan, the group’s current secretary general, addresses reporters at a meeting of party executives held at the group’s office in Bangkok on August 29 this time. ( File photo: Varuth Hirunyatheb)

Following a disagreement between former party secretary-general Thamanat Prompow and current party leader Prawit Wongsuwon, the Palang Pracharath Party ( PPRP ) has officially expelled 20 MPs.

Paiboon Nititawan, the PPRP’s present secretary general, announced the group’s judgement on Thursday after a conference on Wednesday to fully vote to remove the 20 MPs in Thamanat’s station.

Their participation ended that morning, he said.

Gen Prawit and Thamanat didn’t attend the meeting. Gen Prawit was declared bored by Mr. Paiboon.

He said that due to technical limitations, the 20 MPs should not submit a quick application for participation in other parties.

The MPs must waited until the group has initially requested all necessary paperwork from the Election Commission, he said.

Mr. Paiboon dispelled rumors that Gen. Prawit might step over and appoint someone else to lead the party, saying he has stated his intention to continue leading the group and helping it get the next election with a higher House seat count.

Atthakorn Sirilatthayakorn, an MP for Chachoengsao and one of the 20 who were expelled from the PPRP, said the meeting went also.

He claimed that disagreements over social ideologies were the cause of his and the other 19 MPs ‘ expulsions, not because they engaged in unethical or disciplined behavior.

He stated that the team has about 30 days to find a new political party to visit.

Mr. Atthakorn dissuaded rumors that his organization was considering forming the Kla Dharma Party, whose head is Narumon Pinyosinwat, an agricultural minister nearer to Thamanat.

Even though Ms Narumon has indicated her eagerness to welcomed the expelled Members into her party, according to Mr. Atthakorn, more discussions will be required.

Ms. Narumon added that after the New Year’s Eve vacation, the group should be able to make its decision regarding the 20 MPs.

She argued that the 20 MPs ‘ social philosophy was in line with her party’s.

Capt. Thamanat and his team left the PPRP earlier this year, leaving them with three votes in the Paetongtarn Shinawatra government, with Thanadol Suwannaritr, a near ally of Thamanat, serving as her advisor.

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PM touts economic plans

Govt to finance more regional initiatives

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra at the NBT Channel yesterday highlighting her administration's achievements during its first 90 days. Apichart Jinakul
Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the prime minister, spoke to the NBT Channel yesterday to discuss the accomplishments of her administration over the course of its initial 90 times. Apichart Jinakul

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has pledged a number of fresh populist measures to boost the economy and improve people’s lives the following month.

In a televised address on the National Broadcasting Services of Thailand route about the government’s achievement in its first three months in office, Ms. Paetongtarn reaffirmed her government’s dedication to fighting for the people’s interests and laying the groundwork for the nation but that Thais you prosper with success and respect.

” 2025 will be a time of options”, she said. The state promises to produce tangible outcomes for a better future.

New methods that will be rolled out next year include the” One District, One Award” project, funded by earnings generated by raffle ticket revenue from the Government Lottery Office, to develop educational opportunities for poor students, she said.

The government may also offer the” One District, One Summer Camp” effort to allow students to enter short-term elsewhere language instruction, she said.

She continued, adding that city schools will also be modernized with the aid of modern technology and expanded teaching tools to advance students ‘ language and artificial intelligence capabilities.

She added that the small-medium-large village and community development program will also be implemented to give local communities the tools they need to identify and address their individual issues. It will also be supported by money raised through town and metropolitan community systems.

To help medium-sized companies, which serve as the core of the Thai business, a 5-billion-baht account will be allocated to help them, she said.

Housing initiatives will also be another priority, with the” Homes for Thais” programme providing high-quality, affordable condominium units with 99-year leases, she said.

She said that the government will also push for a 20-baht flat rate for all electric train lines serving Greater Bangkok because the unit rent will start at about 4, 000 baht per month, giving many residents access to homeownership.

She added that the government will continue to support the digital wallet handout program to promote the digital transformation and economic recovery.

She added that the second phase of the cash distribution program will give cash to 4 million senior citizens by the Chinese New Year, and a third phase will target the general public to help maintain the economic recovery’s momentum.

Debt relief will also be prioritised, with measures focusing on household debts, home and car loans, including a three-year interest payment suspension scheme, as well as full debt forgiveness for smaller debt obligations under 5, 000 baht, she said.

Water management remains a top priority, with measures being developed to mitigate both flooding and drought, she said.

These include promoting cooperation between the public and private sectors for canal dredging and conducting extensive floodway research to find long-term solutions.

Our goals are to empower people, end centralization, and create a world where everyone has the opportunity to prosper with dignity. Together, we will make 2025 a year of progress and hope, setting the stage for a brighter decade ahead”, Ms Paetongtarn said.

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PPRP officially kicks out dissenting MPs

Paiboon Nititawan, now Palang Pracharath Party secretary general, speaks to reporters at a meeting of party executives at the party's headquarters in Bangkok on Aug 29 this year. (File photo: Varuth Hirunyatheb)
At a gathering of party executives held at the group’s offices in Bangkok on August 29th, the former secretary general, Paiboon Nititawan, speaks to investigators. ( File photo: Varuth Hirunyatheb)

Following a disagreement between former party secretary-general Capt Thamanat Prompow and current party leader Prawit Wongsuwon, the Palang Pracharath Party ( PPRP ) has officially expelled 20 MPs.

Paiboon Nititawan, the PPRP’s present secretary general, announced the group’s judgement on Thursday after a conference on Wednesday to fully vote to remove the 20 MPs in Capt Thamanat’s station.

Their participation ended that morning, he said.

Gen Prawit and Capt Thamanat didn’t attend the meeting.

Gen Prawit was declared bored by Mr. Paiboon.

Due to technical limitations, he thought the 20 MPs would never submit a quick application for participation in various events.

He claimed that the MPs must waited until the group has received all necessary paperwork from the Election Commission.

Mr. Paiboon dispelled rumors that Gen. Prawit was considering stepping over and letting someone else take over the group, saying he has stated his intention to continue leading the group and helping it get the next election with an even higher amount of House tickets.

Atthakorn Sirilatthayakorn, an MP for Chachoengsao and one of the 20 who were expelled from the PPRP, said the meeting went well.

He claimed that disagreements over political ideologies were the cause of his and the other 19 MPs ‘ expulsions, not because they engaged in unethical or disciplined behavior.

He stated that the group has about 30 days to find a new political party to join.

Mr. Atthakorn dissuaded rumors that his organization was considering forming the Kla Dharma Party, whose leader is Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Narumon Pinyosinwat, who is close to Capt.

Even though Ms Narumon has indicated her willingness to welcome the expelled MPs into her party, according to Mr. Atthakorn, more discussions will be required.

After the New Year’s Eve holiday, Ms. Narumon said the party should be able to make its decision regarding the 20 MPs.

She argued that the 20 MPs ‘ political ideology was in line with her party’s.

Capt. Thamanat and his group left the PPRP earlier this year, leaving them with three seats in the Paetongtarn Shinawatra cabinet. Ms. Narumon assumed control of the agriculture portfolio, and Thanadol Suwannaritr, a close ally of Capt. Thamanat, took over as her advisor.

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Phu Kradueng mountain closed after tourist’s death

According to the park superintendent, long-term solutions are necessary to stop another deadly assault by a wild elephant.

The wild elephant involved in a fatal attack on a tourist on Tuesday returns to a tourist area to eat waste on Phu Kradueng mountain in Loei on Thursday. (Photo: Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation)
The wild elephant, who was killed on Tuesday when it attacked a visitor, results to a tourist location on Phu Kradueng rock on Thursday to have waste. ( Photo: Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation )

The Department of National Parks, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation announced on Thursday that the common Phu Kradueng hills in Loei territory has been closed to tourists after a visitor was mortally attacked by a crazy rhinoceros.

Due to the elephant’s return to customers ‘ place it on Tuesday, which was in rut and suspected of killing a Thai woman, Director-general Attapon Charoenchansa ordered the shutdown for public health.

He claimed that about 700 current customers were told to leave the pile in the northern province on Thursday.

During the shutdown, area rangers would travel wild elephants apart from tourist areas, Mr Attapon said.

” I also can’t predict how long it will be closed. He said it might be closed until the circumstances are under control.

He intends to meet with park rangers and scientists in Phu Kradueng on Monday of the following year to discuss the issue. The aim is to find solutions to problems between wild animals and the people who live nearby on Phu Kradueng and abroad.

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