Scandals and Conservation: Gold Fraud, Tourist Incident, and Rare Marbled Cat Sighting Shine Light on Thailand's Complex Issues
Jeweler and husband probed for underweight gold sales; coffee shop shut after tourist incident.
Kornkanok 'Mae Tuck' Suwannabut and her husband Kanpol are under investigation for selling jewelry with less gold than advertised. The Anti-Money Laundering Office suspects their gold shop might be a front for money laundering, prompting hundreds of customers to demand refunds.
Meanwhile, a coffee shop at the Talad Rom Hub train market in Samut Songkhram has been ordered to close for 30 days. This comes after the owner admitted to pushing and yelling at a Spanish tourist, apologizing for his misconduct at the popular market known for its retracting umbrellas when trains pass.
In brighter news, a rare marbled cat was recently spotted in Kaeng Krachan National Park, highlighting the park's rich biodiversity. Park chief Mongkol Chaipakdee is calling on the public to help protect this natural World Heritage site, where vulnerable species like the marbled cat are being closely monitored.
Transitioning to the corporate world, Thapana Sirivadhanabhakdi, CEO of Thai Beverage Plc, praised the success of local development programs at the Sustainability Expo 2024. These initiatives have generated 2.6 billion baht in revenue for thousands of households, focusing on agriculture, processing, and community-based tourism.
On the topic of animal welfare, PETA has accused Khao Kheow Open Zoo of exploiting a famous baby hippo named Moo Deng for profit. The zoo defends its actions by claiming the revenue will improve animal conditions, sparking a heated debate on conservation and animal rights.
Lastly, THAI Airways International aims to exit business rehabilitation with a new restructuring plan set to be submitted to the SEC and SET. The airline has streamlined operations and achieved a net profit, planning to resume trading by 2025.
Meanwhile, a coffee shop at the Talad Rom Hub train market in Samut Songkhram has been ordered to close for 30 days. This comes after the owner admitted to pushing and yelling at a Spanish tourist, apologizing for his misconduct at the popular market known for its retracting umbrellas when trains pass.
In brighter news, a rare marbled cat was recently spotted in Kaeng Krachan National Park, highlighting the park's rich biodiversity. Park chief Mongkol Chaipakdee is calling on the public to help protect this natural World Heritage site, where vulnerable species like the marbled cat are being closely monitored.
Transitioning to the corporate world, Thapana Sirivadhanabhakdi, CEO of Thai Beverage Plc, praised the success of local development programs at the Sustainability Expo 2024. These initiatives have generated 2.6 billion baht in revenue for thousands of households, focusing on agriculture, processing, and community-based tourism.
On the topic of animal welfare, PETA has accused Khao Kheow Open Zoo of exploiting a famous baby hippo named Moo Deng for profit. The zoo defends its actions by claiming the revenue will improve animal conditions, sparking a heated debate on conservation and animal rights.
Lastly, THAI Airways International aims to exit business rehabilitation with a new restructuring plan set to be submitted to the SEC and SET. The airline has streamlined operations and achieved a net profit, planning to resume trading by 2025.
