Thaksin to be indicted on lese majeste charge
Thaksin to get called to judge on June 18 to reply claims
PUBLISHED: 29 May 2024 at 10: 03
In a 2015 meeting he gave in South Korea, the Attorney-General does implicate former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra on charges of computer crime and lese major.
Attorney- General Amnat Chetcharoenrak made the decision on Monday to indict Thaksin on both charges, as requested by police, according to Prayut Phetcharakhun, spokesman for the Office of the Attorney-General ( OAG ).
The choice makes reference to an exam Thaksin conducted in Seoul on February 21, 2015. According to Mr. Prayut, Thaksin is accused of computer crime by entering data into a computer program that he thought posed a threat to national security.
Common lawyers were unable to arraign Thaksin on Wednesday because his attorney had submitted a health certificate stating that he had Covid-19 and needed to rest until next Monday. He pushed for a June 15 reading of the prosecution.
According to Mr. Prayut, the former prime minister on parole was ordered by the prosecution to make an appearance at the OAG on June 18 at 9am for the accusation hearing.
In a pending investigation into an extra investigation report from police, Mr. Amnat delayed the decision to this Wednesday on April 10.
The Technology Crime Suppression Division took the der majore and system crime charges over and approved Thaksin’s temporary release after his release on parole on February 18 and released him on bail.
Following the Attorney- General’s news, Thaksin’s attorney Winyat Chartmontri said his clientele may fight the charges.
” We have to continue in a legal case based on our right,” said Mr. Winyat. ” Thaksin is ready to prove his innocence in the justice system” . ,
In 2015, Thaksin claimed that senior council members supported the revolution that overthrew the government of his younger girl Yingluck Shinawatra and made accusations against the monarchy in remarks made during an exam with South Korea’s Chosun Ilbo paper.
The feedback made during the meeting, according to authorities, were in contravention of both the Computer Crime  Act and Section 112 of the Criminal Code, which are also known as the der guess law.
Thailand to indict former PM Thaksin over royal insult
The tycoon, who was convicted of abuse of power and conflicts of interest, was released on parole in February after six months in confinement.
He made a remarkable comeback in 2023 after 15 years of self-imposed captivity, where he remained a key figure throughout series of political upheavals.
Under the lese-majeste law, which allows for a maximum sentence of 15 years for each perceived affront to the royal household, Thaksin would be the most well-known event among more than 270 indictments in recent years.  ,
The popular antagonism Move Forward Party, the largest in parliament, has found itself in a coma because of its attempt to alter the law. The Constitutional Court will have to decide whether to break the organization, which may result in bans on its leadership.  ,  ,
Since 2001, when three Shinawatra governments were toppled by dictatorships or court rulings, Thaksin, the chairman of the nationalist behemoth Pheu Thai, has won all but one vote.  ,
His profit and the fact that he was only in confinement for a short period of time led to speculation that he had struck a deal with his terrible adversaries in the conservative establishment and the military, who he has long held responsible for trying to stifle pro-Thaksin governments. His supporters have refuted any like agreement.  ,
The current state is led by Pheu Thai, who is also in charge of the party, along with Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s party chief and business alliance Srettha Thavisin, who is also Thaksin’s ally.  ,
Analysts anticipate that Thaksin will attempt to exert important political control from the background, leading to yet another conflict with his strong adversaries in the establishment.  , He insists he has retired from politicians.
Dua Lipa to perform in Singapore in November, presale tickets available from Jun 10
Information regarding the ticket prices may be made public eventually.
On May 3, Dua Lipa released her most recent album, Radical Optimism, which soared to the top of the charts in several nations, including the UK, France, and Spain. Lipa has a number of hits, including New Rules, Levitating, and One Kiss, since bursting onto the field in 2013.
She has also won three Grammy Honors, with her most recent one being best pop vocal record in 2021 for , Potential Nostalgia.
Even performing in Singapore on Nov 6 is R&, B singer- manufacturer Ne- Yo. Pre-sale register for his present as part of his Champagne &, Roses Tour is now available on Sistic. In 2023, he gave his final performance in Singapore.  ,
China’s yuan seeks to challenge the US dollar but traders don’t want to use it
The dollar’s internationalisation catalog, as measured by China’s northern bank, has greatly improved since 2009, but it still lags far behind the dollar and the euro in terms of business arrangement, global payments, international trading and central bank forex reserves. The new study discovered that additional obstacles included obstacles toContinue Reading
Taiwan government to reject contested parliament reforms
Taiwan’s Cabinet will accept and return policy that the opposition approved on Tuesday ( May 28 ) regarding parliamentary reforms that have sparked protests and accusations of Chinese intervention. In light of concerns that China, which views Taiwan as its own country, is trying to influence the region’s politicians andContinue Reading
National Economic and Social Development Council says 1 in 70 people a suicide risk
Mental health issues plague 10 million
PUBLISHED: 29 May 2024 at 08: 09
According to the National Economic and Social Development Council ( NESDC ), almost 11 % of the country’s population is thought to be mentally ill, and almost 10 million of them are in danger of suicide.
However, about 16 % of the community is constantly stressed out, it said.
Danucha Pichayanan, director- standard of NESDC, said on Monday, upon the launch of the company’s second quarter report on Thai society, that emotional health has become a crucial issue.
According to the Department of Mental Health, there are now 2.9 million clinical people in 2023, up from 1.3 million in 2015.
” Despite Thailand officially having 2.9 million patients who received medical treatment]last year], the actual number of those with mental health issues may reach as many as 10 million, as many people do n’t seek treatment”, Mr Danucha said.
This suggests there are a significant quantity of undiagnosed cases and that we have a higher percentage of these patients than the average worldwide.
A significant portion of the population is also at risk of developing mental health issues.
The department discovered that between Oct. 1, 2023, and April 22, 2024, the proportion of people with mental health issues who experienced high stress levels was 15.48 %, the risk of depression was 17.20 %, and the risk of suicide was 10.63 %.
According to Mr. Danucha, these images have declined over the past few years, adding that mental health issues have a significant impact on the economy. According to the World Health Organization, depression and anxiety cause an economic decline of over US$ 1 trillion, or about 12 billion days worldwide.
Almost one in five people with mental health issues are able to take care of themselves, which necessitates home support, he said, leading to significant human resource losses. Additionally, less than a third of medical patients with high levels of risk are properly monitored and cared for.
Additionally, the NESDC discovered that more people experience depression and anxiety as a result of rising economic and social pressure. The top two mental health issues in governmental 2023 were anxiety and depression, surpassing both meth abuse and other substance abuse combined.
According to Mr. Danucha, the murder charge is nearly as high as it was during the Tom Yam Kung crisis in 1997.
” In governmental 2023, the murder charge was 7.94 per 100, 000 people, close to the charge during the Tom Yum Kung turmoil at 8.59 per 100, 000 people”, he said, adding that economic problems also impact mental health.
According to a study in the UK, air pollution increased young people’s levels of depression by 20 %.
Seven out of ten people in Bangkok experience stress at work, according to Mahidol University.
China sentences former asset manager to death for ‘extremely large’ bribes
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Deals ramp up in Asia’s healthcare space with cancer focus | FinanceAsia
Over the past few weeks, there have been numerous new offers and advances in Asia’s tumor treatment.
This includes a $1.5 billion investment from UK-Swedish pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca in Singapore, a listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) by a Chinese biopharmaceutical firm and an acquisition in Hong Kong by the New Frontier Group of the Hong Kong Integrated Oncology Center, a leading comprehensive private oncology medical platform.
AstraZeneca‘s investment was made in partnership with the Economic Development Board of Singapore, which is a department of trade and industry official, demonstrating that other institutions are discovering the potential for investment in this area.
Sunho Biologics ( China ), which is focused on the development and commercialization of biologics for the treatment of cancer and autoimmune diseases, was listed on the HKEX on May 24. The company’s shares, which had a last offer price of HK$ 13.5, increased 10 % on the day of the list, which is also a part of a wider pattern of more businesses looking to raise money via an IPO on the HKSE as the city’s market recovers from some very tough times.
The Nanjing City- based company, founded in 2018, offered 34.1518 million securities worldwide, with the Hong Kong government offering budgeting for 10 %, it was 10 times overstretched. CICC was the only sponsor, only general goordinator, only international coordinator, combined bookrunner and joint lead manager on the deal. The partnership between lovers Ke Geng and Ke Zhu was led by international laws company O’Melveny. It was O’Melveny’s sixteenth Hong Kong Investor completed for Chapter 18A biotechnology companies.  ,
The offering size was approximately HK$ 460 million ( approximately$ 60 million ).
Garri Zmudze, public companion at venture capital firm LongeVC, told FinanceAsia:” Asia is a growing opportunity for life research businesses and investors equally, because the place presents a unique set of circumstances for development”.
Zmudze added:” The region’s potential is reflected in a , flurry of deals in the cancer space in recent weeks”.
Next- generation cancer treatment
In recent years, cancer drugs have been quickly developing.
SunHo Biologics makes use of its understanding of immunology to create immunotherapies, including immunocytokines, to treat cancers and autoimmune diseases. It is in the middle of several trials, including Phase II of clinical trials for biliary tract carcinoma  , and colorectal cancer, and has three products it has developed in-house.
In order to increase the global supply of its ADC portfolio, AstraZeneca is building a manufacturing facility in Singapore for antibody drug conjugates ( ADCs ). In 2029, the manufacturing facility is expected to be operational.
ADCs  are the newest treatments that use targeted antibodies to deliver cancer-killing agents directly to cancer cells. The manufacturing of ADCs includes: antibody production, the synthesis of chemotherapy drug and linker, the conjugation of drug- linker to the antibody, and the filling of the completed ADC substance.  ,
Unfortunately, one of the factors influencing the investment in Asia Pacific is that there has been a significant rise in cancer incidences overall.
Over 35 million new cancer cases are expected to occur in 2050, an increase from the 20 million expected in 2022, according to the World Health Organization. With 2.5 million new cases accounted for 12.4 % of the total new cases, lung cancer was the most prevalent cancer worldwide.
The most prevalent cancer in Asia is likely to be caused by persistent tobacco use, which is now known as lung cancer.
GBA
Greater Bay Area ( GBA ) is one of the areas where cancer investments are projected to increase.
The Hong Kong Integrated Oncology Center ( HKIOC ) was recently purchased by the healthcare company New Frontier Group. The HKIOC provies cancer treatment services, early diagnosis, radiotherapy, systemic treatments, mental health and other rehabilitation services.
The company New Frontier owns the HEAL Medical Group, the Guangzhou United Familty Hospital, and the New Frontier Shenzhen United Family Hospital, and it also sees a” sizeable and growing patient population in the Greater Bay Area.” Collectively, they are referred to as the New Frontier Greater Bay Area Healthcare.
Life and health technology will be a part of the Shenzhenh- Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Co-operation Zone, according to Hong Kong CEO John Lee at the Asia Summit on Global Health held in Hong Kong in May.
Lee stated that the government of Hong Kong SAR is also strengthening I&T support in the upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors to spur the development of life and health science. The 16 life and health- related R&, D ( research and development ) centres established in our InnoHK research clusters are yielding impressive research outcomes”.
He added that Hong Kong’s government has committed to investing an additional$ 1.3 billion to further advance life and health technology and welcomed international talent to the country to work in the field.  ,  ,
Other investors , on the hunt
Private equity firms Carlyle and EQT recently closed large funds in Asia, which are, among other things, targeting Asian healthcare companies. Carlyle specifically targets Japanese companies after closing its most recent record buyout fund in the country.
In addition to Pureos BioVentures, there are a number of specialist, smaller investors in the industry who are looking to enter the market. LongeVC also looks at the wider “longevity” market and is backing “visionary biotech” in the US and markets like Japan.  ,
Expect more money to be made in this area, which will hopefully result in many lives being saved.  ,
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Born with deformed limbs, she pushed for disabled access in Singapore to help those with disabilities
Finally, Wee landed her first task at Singtel, answering smartphone sales enquiries. It was 1980, and she was 19.
She worked there for three centuries before retiring. Along the way, she received a scholarship to complete her primary education, graduating from Ngee Ann Polytechnic with a system studies diploma.  ,
” I often appeal to businesses, when they have a guy with a disability applying for a job, give them their initial job, because they need the knowledge.
” They need to understand what it’s like. Nothing compares having wealth and being financially independent. When they learn to do stuff by themselves, it builds trust. Without a job, their families will permanently treat them like kids.”
ADVOCATING FOR Illness Exposure
Wee was determined to turn the status quo on its nose due to his dissatisfaction with the shortcomings of the built setting.
Her commitment was strengthened after attending a seminar in Vancouver, Canada, in the first ‘ 90s. She went there and saw firsthand how wheelchair-bound folks moved on with such convenience.
She and a few of the board members of the Handicaps Welfare Association ( HWA ) wrote letters to various ministries all over the world asking for their building codes and environmental accessibility guidelines after that. We decided that it was time to consider how to make Singapore visible.
Every weekend, she and her HWA friends walked the streets to examine and identify areas where accessibility may be improved.
After gathering enough evidence to support their case, they began discussions with the Building and Construction Authority (BCA ) and the Public Works Department ( PWD ).  ,
Their discussions bore fruit in the form of the 1995 Barrier-Free Accessibility (BFA) Code. All buildings built after 1995 had to comply with the code. Continue Reading
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