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Crime Chinese Nominee Network Busted in Rayong Over Project Worth 2 Billion Baht
Pictures courtesy of Khoasod. Authorities have dismantled a major Chinese nominee operation that illegally acquired land in Rayong province to construct a housing complex worth over 2 billion baht. The development, which reportedly used zero Thai investment, employed Chinese nationals exclusively in both management and construction roles. Police from the Economic Crime Suppression Division (ECD) launched “CIB Nominee Sweep Episode 3” in coordination with the Department of Business Development, executing raids on three locations in Rayong and Chonburi. Investigators seized key documents, land title deeds, bank books, computers, mobile phones, and company seals. According to Police Major General Thassaphum Charuprat, Commander of the ECD, the investigation uncovered four companies believed to be controlled by Chinese nationals acting through Thai nominees. These companies had acquired 72 rai of land to build ten 8-storey buildings comprising 1,821 residential units. The entire project was allegedly operated under a “closed-loop” system. Chinese nationals were found to be in charge of all aspects, including engineering, design, plumbing, electrical systems, and labour. One of the companies even established its own concrete production unit solely to supply the construction site. Further financial investigation revealed that the companies had received substantial funding from Chinese investors based in Hong Kong. Over 500 million baht in suspicious financial transactions were traced back to these offshore entities, further indicating foreign control. Five company directors and shareholders, both Thai and Chinese, have been charged, alongside two architects, two construction supervisors, and four Chinese construction workers. A Hong Kong-registered company and three Thai-registered firms, Good View Co. Ltd. (HK), Terra Co. Ltd., Sky Co. Ltd., and Ocean Co. Ltd., are also under legal scrutiny. Police Colonel Wichak stated that the ownership structures were deliberately complex, with shell companies holding shares in one another to obscure real control. “This form of corporate layering makes investigations particularly challenging,” he noted. Some of the individuals arrested are; 1.) Mr. Li Fang, Chinese nationality (company director) 2.) Ms. Worati, Thai nationality (company director and shareholder) 3.) Mr. Prasit, Thai nationality (shareholder) 4.) Mr. Chaiyarit, Thai nationality (shareholder) 5.) Mr. Punnat, Thai nationality (shareholder) 6.) Mr. Tao, Chinese nationality (supervisor) 7.) Mr. Jiang, Chinese nationality (plumber) 8.) Mr. Xia, Chinese nationality (cement worker) 9.) Mr. Wang, Chinese nationality (supervisor) 10.) Mr. Hao, Chinese nationality (designer) 11.) Mr. Suang, Chinese nationality (designer) Authorities have invoked the Foreign Business Act of 1999 and the Alien Working Act of 2017. Charges include illegal business operations and unauthorised employment of foreign workers. Suspects have reportedly denied all allegations during initial questioning. Additionally, the Land Department has been notified. If the companies fail to restructure their shareholder compositions to comply with Thai ownership laws, authorities could move to seize and auction the land, returning ownership to eligible Thai nationals. The operation marks the third in a series of crackdowns on illegal nominee activities, following similar cases in Phuket and the Huai Khwang district of Bangkok. Adapted by Asean Now from Khaosod 2025-05-02. -
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Correct, even then it takes more than once. I have direct experience with Fentanyl, having had it injected 5 times a day for severe pain while I was in ICU recovering from an emergency surgery. Makes you totally dazed out, was given that together with codeine. It caused massive lung damage that I am still recovering from today. -
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China Accuses U.S. of COVID-19 Origins in Escalating War of Words
The Chinese have one thing in common with Democrats. They are both excellent at propaganda. -
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Trump Taps Mike Waltz for U.N. Ambassador Role Amid Signal Chat Controversy
Trump Taps Mike Waltz for U.N. Ambassador Role Amid Signal Chat Controversy Former national security adviser Mike Waltz is poised to take on a new diplomatic role following President Donald Trump’s announcement that he intends to nominate Waltz as the next U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. The move comes despite recent controversy involving Waltz and a high-level messaging group mishap that drew scrutiny over national security procedures. “From his time in uniform on the battlefield, in Congress and, as my National Security Advisor, Mike Waltz has worked hard to put our Nation’s Interests first. I know he will do the same in his new role,” Trump posted on Truth Social. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been named interim national security adviser, taking on the role alongside his other duties. Responding to the nomination, Waltz wrote on X, “I’m deeply honored to continue my service to President Trump and our great nation.” Waltz, who previously served as a congressman from Florida, had been on uncertain footing within the administration since March. At the time, he mistakenly added a journalist, Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, to a private Signal chat among national security officials that included discussions of military strikes in Yemen. The error, which quickly became public, fueled concerns over the handling of sensitive information. “I take full responsibility. I built the — I built the group,” Waltz said in a March interview with Laura Ingraham on Fox News. “My job is to make sure everything’s coordinated.” Initially, Trump defended Waltz, telling NBC News, “Michael Waltz has learned a lesson, and he’s a good man.” But his support appeared to cool in recent weeks. Speaking to The Atlantic, Trump emphasized that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who also participated in the chat, was “safe.” When asked if Hegseth would outlast Waltz, Trump said, “Waltz is fine. I mean, he’s here. He just left this office. He’s fine. He was beat up also.” Despite public assurances, sources close to the administration revealed that Trump had privately expressed frustration with Waltz in the aftermath of the incident. Waltz was noticeably absent from a Rose Garden ceremony attended by senior officials, and he went unmentioned during Trump’s remarks. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized the administration’s response, arguing that both Waltz and Hegseth should be held accountable. “Look, they should fire him, but they’re firing the wrong guy. They should be firing Hegseth,” Schumer said. Waltz, meanwhile, remained loyal. At a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, he praised Trump’s leadership, saying, “We’ve had 100 days of your leadership, with respect, with strength. It’s an honor to serve you in this administration, and I think the world is far better and far safer for it.” Previously considered for the U.N. ambassador post was Rep. Elise Stefanik, but Trump withdrew her nomination in March, citing the narrow Republican majority in the House. “She is phenomenal, number one. She is a friend of mine,” Trump said, “but we have a slim margin. We don’t want to take any chances.” Waltz’s nomination must be confirmed by the Senate, unlike his former post as national security adviser. The Signal chat episode is expected to be a point of contention during confirmation hearings. As a legislator, Waltz had advocated for a traditional conservative approach to foreign policy but gradually aligned with Trump’s more transactional worldview. He was seen as a balancing voice on Ukraine policy, favoring continued military aid while pushing for a diplomatic resolution. However, Trump has repeatedly voiced criticism of Ukraine and its president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, often rejecting calls for increased support. Waltz also struggled to maintain influence within the administration, often sidelined by Trump’s unpredictability and the rising prominence of special envoy Steve Witkoff, who has been central in talks with Vladimir Putin and Middle Eastern leaders. Trump’s appointment of Rubio to serve as interim national security adviser marks his third temporary leadership role this year. “Marco, when I have a problem, I call up Marco. He gets it solved,” Trump said at the Rose Garden event. Waltz’s future now rests in the hands of the Senate, where his ability to navigate a contentious confirmation process will determine whether he can represent the U.S. on the world stage at the United Nations. Adpated by ASEAN Now from NBC 2025-05-02 -
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Tourism Thailand Vows to End Dual Pricing Amid Growing Tourist Backlash
Want help at all Thailand have priced themselves out compared to neighbor countries but they dont get it. It want sink in that people talk and read on the net what's going on about prices.. crime..and many other things. Phuket is like Russia in a miniatyr and Pattaya going the same way . Arabs make problems everywhere and get away easy.Indians sleeping on the beaches and doing crime.Stabbings..shootings..robberies all overall u go I use to stay in Bangkok and hua-hin and i never experienced this kind of problems there Indians trying to sell me fake watches is the only one but i just say no and they leave me alone.I saw something happened in a bar i was because the bounser from another bar and a policeman confronted him and the bar manager was also present. I went over and asked what the problem was and he couldn't pay his bill about 1100 baht.The guy from USA Was really drunk.I tolded the manager and the 2 other ones i will pay for him.I did and problem solved.I even get a free drink from the manager.After they left the US guy checked his pocket and many thousands thai baht fell out on the floor .So i had money to pay the bill but was so pissed drunk he couldn't find it Well. .he asked who helped him with his bill and gave me back the 1100 baht.He was polite all the time this happened but didn't get more to drink.The staff stopped a taxi for him and get him back to his hotel.I meet this person later but then not so drunk and he apologize to the manager and everyone's happy. -
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Who wants to see Trump’s $20 billion civil suit involving CBS,go to trial?
The settlement would not be of merits to the case just that CBS/Paramount needs FCC approval for a sale of licensed broadcast properties. The case itself may be a dud as it is only about Texas consumer protection laws and Donald Trump does not fit the definition of 'consumer' under the Texas law.
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