AMLO orders more iCon Group assets to be frozen

13 Sept 16:48 Key points summarised by AI

The Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) froze an additional 48 million baht in iCon Group assets, including 40 bank accounts, for 90 days.
This action stems from an investigation into allegations that iCon Group and its executives converted approximately 8 billion baht into USD₮ (Tether) to evade seizure by Thai authorities.
The Revenue Department is separately scrutinizing the personal income tax records of 18 iCon Group executives for potential non-compliance.
Over 2,000 investors have filed complaints, reporting combined losses of about 800 million baht, leading to 18 executives, including the CEO, being held on remand for fraud and computer-related crime charges.

Lamphun in a New Light

Today 15:02 Key points summarised by AI

Lamphun illuminates its ancient city with two concurrent light festivals: the high-tech VIJIT Thailand @ LAMPHUN and the traditional Hundred Thousand Lantern Festival.
VIJIT Thailand @ LAMPHUN transforms historic landmarks into an outdoor gallery, using projections and multimedia to animate Lamphun's history, including Queen Chamadevi's story.
The Hundred Thousand Lantern Festival, part of Yi Peng, fills temples and streets with countless traditional lanterns, symbolizing Buddhist devotion and personal wishes.
These festivals offer a unique after-dark experience, blending contemporary light art with centuries-old Lanna traditions, connecting visitors to Lamphun's past and faith.