Tag: FATF
Thailand feels the pinch with threat of blacklist looming
BANGKOK, Oct 7 - Thai Justice Minister Pracha Promnok admitted today that Thailand needs to urgently issue two pieces of legislation to combat...
Cabinet has green lighted Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing draft bills
KANCHANABURI, 20 May 2012 - The cabinet has approved an economic and infrastructural development plan in the western part of Thailand to gain...
Thailand being named to money-laundering blacklist will affect investor confidence
The international money-laundering watchdog’s decision on blacklisting Thailand will inevitably affect foreign investors’ confidence. Worawan Tharapoom, president of the...
Thailand named to money-laundering blacklist will affect investor confidence
BANGKOK, Feb 17 -- The international money-laundering watchdog’s decision on blacklisting Thailand will inevitably affect foreign investors' confidence. Worawan...
AMLO to present case on blacklisting of Thailand to FATF
BANGKOK, 18 February 2012 - Thailand's anti-money laundering office will, next week, explain to the public about the blacklisting of the country by...
BoT worries possible blacklisting of Thailand by FATF may affect financial...
BANGKOK, 16 February 2012 - The central bank is worried that an international anti-money laundering agency's possible blacklisting of Thailand may hit the...
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Everyone passes the buck on paying for emergency medical treatment in Thailand
The unfortunate British tourist Pamela Gatehouse is facing medical and repatriation costs of around 80,000 pounds (3 million baht) and much more if a...
Heavy rainfall hits Pattaya at night, flooding busy residential roads
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya experienced heavy rainfall, leading to localized flooding in several areas at 9 PM on February 22. Residents in Soi Khao...
Theft on Hotel Way Out – Woman arrested for stealing ATM card from British...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Police officials arrested 54-year-old Nang Kham Pakham at a restaurant near the entrance of Jomtien Soi 4, who was found to...
Police raid ‘Gang 38’ hideout in Pattaya, seize weapons after brawl and explosion incident
PATTAYA, Thailand – A police operation has led to the arrest of a 16-year-old boy and five other youths, following a violent clash between...
Shocking video captures Thai man chasing foreign tourist with knife in Jomtien, Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – A disturbing video has gone viral on social media showing a terrifying encounter in Jomtien, Pattaya, where a Thai man, armed...