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  • Thailand NewsEconomic challenge: Business tycoon Pichai to the rescue

    Economic challenge: Business tycoon Pichai to the rescue

    Pichai Naripthaphan, a businessman-turned-politician, is stepping into the hot seat as Thailand’s new Commerce Minister at a time when the nation’s economy teeters on the edge of disaster. With sky-high expectations from every corner, Pichai faces the daunting task of steering the country out of economic turbulence. Pichai takes over from Phumtham Wechayachai, who has moved to Defence Minister and…

  • Thailand NewsProperty tycoon in KCUC embezzlement case to be charged

    Property tycoon in KCUC embezzlement case to be charged

    Property magnate Anant Asavabhokhin is to be charged with money laundering linked to the notorious Khlongchan Credit Union Cooperative (KCUC) embezzlement case. This development comes from a source within the Office of the Attorney-General (OAG). The money laundering charge, recently approved by Attorney-General Amnat Jedcharoenruk, is predicted to be enacted by the OAG’s special litigation office on April 2. Anant, former…

  • Thailand NewsFrom hardship to billionaire: Rise of martial arts star Chatri Sityodtong

    From hardship to billionaire: Rise of martial arts star Chatri Sityodtong

    Chatri Sityodtong, a Thai-Japanese entrepreneur, became a global household name as the founder of ONE Championship, Asia’s largest sports media property in history. His journey to success, however, is filled with trials and triumphs that many are unaware of. At over 50 years old, Chatri’s past is a testament to his resilience, having overcome the economic crisis in Thailand during…

  • Thailand NewsSoapy king takes a bubbly detour: Chuwit’s suds-n-cancer-seek in Scotland

    Soapy king takes a bubbly detour: Chuwit’s suds-n-cancer-seek in Scotland

    Former soapy king Chuwit Kamolvisit, a controversial Thai businessman and politician, has embarked on a journey to Scotland, via England, to receive treatment for terminal cancer. Accompanied by his daughter, who is providing care, the news has sparked an outpouring of support on social media. Earlier today, close relatives shared Chuwit’s departure from Suvarnabhumi International Airport. The 62 year old is…

  • Crime NewsCleaners find Chinese businessman’s body with stab wounds at South Thailand resort

    Cleaners find Chinese businessman’s body with stab wounds at South Thailand resort

    Cleaners at a resort in South Thailand‘s Trang province found a Chinese businessman‘s body with stab and slash wounds yesterday. Police were alerted of the incident in the Tub Tieng sub-district of Trang’s main city district in the afternoon. The victim was 43 year old Zhiru Li, The Phuket Express reported. According to resort staff, a room cleaner attempted to…