Massive Ponzi Scheme Suspect ‘Mae Manee’ Denies Wrongdoing
UDON THANI — The woman and her husband arrested for allegedly running a ponzi scheme that racked up 850 million baht in damages deny all wrongdoing on Monday.
Inspired by Temple Fairs, Phuket’s New Theme Park to Open in 2020
PHUKET — The country’s largest theme park operator is set to launch yet another attraction on the tourist island of Phuket next year.
1-Ton ‘Wizard Rock’ That Disappeared From Arizona Forest Returns
PRESCOTT, Ariz. (AP) — A boulder that mysteriously disappeared two weeks ago from a national forest in Arizona is back, and forest officials aren’t asking any questions.
NYPD Sees Rise in Number of Asian American Officers
NEW YORK (Xinhua) — The City of New York Police Department (NYPD), the largest police force in the United States long reputed for its capability to fight and prevent crimes, is seeing an unprecedented rise in the number of Asian American officers, particularly the ranking ones.
Hong Kong Attacker Bites Politician’s Ear, Xinhua Office Trashed
HONG KONG (AP) — A knife-wielding man slashed several people and bit off part of the ear of a pro-democracy politician in Hong Kong on Sunday, as riot police stormed several malls to thwart protesters who have been demanding government reforms for nearly five months.
Hong Kong Gov’t Says Violence Hurts Investor’s Confidence
HONG KONG (Xinhua) — The continued unrest troubling Hong Kong has not only dragged down the local economy, but also hurt confidence of global investors, said Paul Chan, financial secretary of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government on Sunday.
ASEAN Meeting Grapples With Trade War, Territorial Disputes
NONTHABURI (AP) — Southeast Asia should use the sway of its shared market of 650 million people and speak with “one voice” to ensure it is treated fairly in an age of protectionism, Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said Saturday as leaders gathered for a regional summit.
ASEAN Summit: China, Thailand Expect More Business Opportunities
BEIJING (Xinhua) — China and Thailand have long engaged in friendly relations and trade cooperation and are looking forward to further development in their ties alongside strengthening regional cooperation.
Scammer ‘Mae Manee’ Built Fake Gold Store to Fool Victims, Police Say
BANGKOK — A woman wanted for allegedly running a ponzi scheme that scammed nearly 3,000 people out of 820 million baht is still on the run, police said Friday.
Think Tank Economist Deunden Nikomborirak Dies at 54
BANGKOK — A key economist at the country’s largest think tank died Thursday at 54.
