Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: The iCON Group Fraud Case and More

Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, October 14th, to Sunday, October 20th, 2024.

They are not in any particular level of importance but are listed in the order of date of publication.

Let’s get started and see what the top stories were!

1. Thai Tourism Sector Thrives with 26 Million Tourists, Offsetting Economic Impact from Floods and Strong Baht.

Thailand’s Industrial Confidence Index fell in September due to flooding and weak purchasing power, but tourism remains strong with over 26 million international visitors boosting the economy.

2. Chinese Ambassador Discusses ASEAN Summit Success, Announces Giant Panda Gift for Diplomatic Anniversary.

China donates 7.2 million baht to aid Thai flood victims and announces the gift of a pair of giant pandas as goodwill ambassadors for the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations.

3. The iCon Group CEO and 17 Executives Arrested for Alleged Fraud in Billion-Baht Thai Pyramid Scheme.

Thai authorities have issued arrest warrants for The Icon Group executives, including CEO Boss Paul, over a pyramid scheme involving billions of baht. Over 5,000 victims have come forward with financial damages reaching billions of baht.

4. Election Commission Investigates Thaksin Shinawatra’s Influence on Pheu Thai and Coalition Parties.

The Election Commission is investigating petitions to dissolve Pheu Thai and six former coalition parties over alleged influence by Thaksin Shinawatra. Results are expected within 30 days.

5. Thailand’s national Parks Earn 2.2 Billion Baht in 2024, Up 732 Million from Last Year.

Thailand’s national parks earned 2.2 billion baht in 2024. Top earners: Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi (629.8M), Mu Ko Similan (243.6M), and Khao Laem Ya-Mu Ko Samet (164.8M).

That’s all for this week, as always thanks for your support!

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Kittisak has a passion for outgoings no matter how tough it will be, he will travel with an adventurous style. As for his interests in fantasy, detective genres in novels and sports science books are parts of his soul. He works for Pattaya News as the latest writer.