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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From tourists to residents, Thailand is quietly changing
PATTAYA. Thailand - Thailand has always been good at attracting people. For decades, visitors have come for the obvious reasons: climate, affordability, food, and...
From imagination to reality, Pattaya unveils a striking new art wall landmark
PATTAYA, Thailand – What began as a creative idea on a screen has now become a real-world landmark in the heart of Pattaya. A...
When danger is everywhere, Pattaya motorcycle crashes no longer shock
PATTAYA, Thailand – A late-night fatal crash involving a foreign motorcyclist near Mabprachan Reservoir has once again exposed the uncomfortable reality of road safety...
Pattaya’s road repairs promise smooth travel but deliver bumps and frustration
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City has repeatedly promised smoother, safer roads, but for many residents and daily road users, the reality on the ground...
Cyber Police bust illegal e-cigarette production hub run by Chinese national in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand — Cyber Crime Police have dismantled a large-scale illegal e-cigarette operation in central Pattaya, arresting a Chinese national and seizing thousands of...