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Fresh complaint filed against veteran Thai general Prawit
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 16/09/2024
» A fresh anti-money laundering complaint has been filed against Gen Prawit Wongsuwon, a former deputy premier and leader of the Palang Pracharath Party, concerning one of four audio recordings recently released to the media.
Pheu Thai gambles in casino policy
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 16/09/2024
» 'Thaksin thinks, Pheu Thai acts." This famous slogan of the ruling Pheu Thai Party was clearly reflected in the government's policies presented to parliament by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra last Thursday.
'Son of God' preacher pleads not guilty to sex trafficking charge
Reuters, Published on 13/09/2024
» MANILA - Philippine celebrity pastor Apollo Quiboloy, the self-proclaimed "Appointed Son of God", pleaded not guilty on Friday to a charge of sex trafficking, his lawyer said.
Philippines Senate holds ex-mayor Alice Guo in contempt a second time
Published on 09/09/2024
» MANILA - Former Philippine town mayor Alice Guo was held in contempt for a second time on Monday after refusing to answer senators' questions on suspected ties to Chinese criminal syndicates and how she escaped the country two months ago.
‘Chinese spy mayor’ faces grilling in Philippines
Published on 07/09/2024
» A Philippine court has allowed a former small-town mayor to attend a Senate hearing on Monday about her alleged illegal activities linked to online casinos serving Chinese bettors, days after she was arrested in Indonesia.
Banks share data with Bank of Thailand to combat fraudulent mule accounts
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 02/09/2024
» The banking industry has introduced data-sharing through a new Central Fraud Register (CFR) system to intensify efforts to crack down on so-called mule accounts.
Philippines arrests over 150 foreigners in online gambling raid
Published on 01/09/2024
» Philippine authorities arrested more than 150 foreign nationals during a raid of an illegal online gaming hub on Saturday.
Financial Literacy Grows in Southern Thailand with EBC
Published on 29/08/2024
» EBC Financial Group (EBC) recently celebrated the success of its event in Yala, focusing on trading insights and community engagement within the regional financial sector. Key speakers highlighted the implementation of security measures by financial brokers, working alongside cybersecurity agencies and regulators to combat impersonation and phishing scams, providing attendees with a deeper understanding of the industry's efforts to maintain reliable trading environments.
Macau leadership candidate decries ‘wild’ casino expansion
Published on 28/08/2024
» A former judge in Macau who is running for the city’s top leadership position has warned against the dominant role casinos play in the local economy, comments that could add to the worries for the industry.
Illegal securities trading targeted
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 27/08/2024
» Stock market regulators are strengthening their collaboration with the Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) in the fight against illegal securities trading, in a bid to dismantle criminal economic activities and enhance investor confidence in the Thai capital market.