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The Icon Group Scandal Unfolds
On October 17, 2024, several victims filed complaints against The Icon Group, claiming financial losses of billions of baht. One victim, a teacher from Chiang Mai, shared how she joined the scheme through a former student in 2021, investing over 700,000 baht. After accumulating heavy debt from loans and unsold stock, she withdrew in 2023, calling out the company's deceptive tactics and psychological pressure. The involvement of monk V. Vajiramedhi, whose controversial sermon sparked backlash, has drawn additional media attention.

TRA Proposes Tax Rebate Scheme to Boost Economy
The Thai Retailers Association (TRA) is backing a government economic recovery project running from September 2024 to January 2025, with discounts on essentials and flood relief support. TRA is also pushing to revive the “Shop Dee Mee Kuen” program, offering tax rebates up to 50,000 baht to encourage year-end spending. The association estimates these efforts could generate over 100 billion baht in economic activity.

Thailand Develops New Tourism Stimulus Plan
Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat announced new stimulus measures to drive tourism and boost spending, allocating 187 billion baht from the 2025 national budget. Eligible citizens will receive 10,000-baht handouts, with tourism expenses in flood-affected regions like Chiang Mai eligible for double tax deductions. The government projects GDP growth to exceed 3% in 2025.

Thailand’s BRICS Membership on Hold
Thailand’s Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa will represent the country at the BRICS summit in Russia on October 24, following Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's efforts to join the alliance. While BRICS invited six new countries to join, it has temporarily paused further expansion, placing Thailand's membership hopes on hold. Discussions at the summit will focus on global security, economic cooperation, and unified payment systems.

Dramatic Rescue of King Cobra and Python in Chanthaburi
Rescue workers in Chanthaburi spent four tense hours capturing a massive king cobra and python near a local monastery. While the 2-meter python was caught easily, the aggressive 4-meter cobra posed a greater challenge, forcing rescuers to use a crane and snares. After a delicate operation, the cobra was subdued, treated for stress, and later released into the wild, highlighting the risks of encounters between these two deadly predators.

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