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Privilege Card eager to shift from dependence on Chinese
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/01/2025
» Concerns over foreign scams and human trafficking networks have not affected long-stay tourists, including the Chinese market, according to Thailand Privilege Card Co (TPC), the operator of a long-term residency and perks programme.
Assets of fraud suspect Boon Vanasin targeted
Bloomberg News, Published on 03/01/2025
» Thai authorities have begun seizing the assets of hospital tycoon Boon Vanasin, who fled the country after allegedly drawing more than 12 billion baht into non-existent medical projects from hundreds of investors.
Competition encourages Thailand Privilege Card to diversify
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/12/2024
» Thailand Privilege Card Co (TPC), the operator of a long-term residency and perks programme, expects slower growth attributed to intense competition.
Key suspect in Stark fraud arrested in Dubai
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 22/06/2024
» Chanin Yensudchai, one of the key suspects in Stark Corporation embezzlement scandal, has been arrested in Dubai and will be deported on Sunday, according to a source familiar with the case.
Agency seeks allies to take down scams
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 08/01/2024
» The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) is seeking an alliance to urge Meta, the parent of Facebook, to implement stronger measures to handle scam advertising on the platform.
Meta, agencies target online scammers
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 26/10/2023
» Meta, Facebook's parent, is working with local authorities to tackle online scams in Thailand, particularly fraud and deception. Meanwhile, the Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry says Meta needs greater transparency to take down online scam adverts.
Chanin's B220m bank account frozen
News, Post Reporters, Published on 12/08/2023
» The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has frozen a bank account worth 220 million baht belonging to scandal-hit Stark Corp's former chairman Chanin Yensudchai, DSI spokeswoman Pichaya Tarakornsanti said on Friday.
US and Korea seek extradition of crypto fugitive
AFP, Published on 29/03/2023
» PODGORICA, Montenegro: The United States and South Korea have sought the extradition from Montenegro of fugitive cryptocurrency entrepreneur Do Kwon, the country's minister of justice said on Wednesday, just days after he was arrested in the Balkan nation.
Singapore police have begun probing crypto fugitive Do Kwon’s Terraform Labs
Bloomberg, Published on 06/03/2023
» Singapore police said they have begun a probe linked to Terraform Labs Pte, the company co-founded by crypto fugitive Do Kwon.
Elite Card in the hot seat over scandal
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/02/2023
» Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn asked the Royal Thai Police to investigate the accusation against members of Thailand Elite Card that have been linked with shady Chinese businesses, while tourism operators suggest connecting application procedures with international police to verify criminal records.