The iCon Group bosses keep mum while suspicious cash transfers traced
ELEVEN bosses of The iCon Group detained at Bangkok Remand Prison refused to give any statements to the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) team nor did they sign to acknowledge the investigation report, TV Channel 7 quoted sources as saying this afternoon (Nov. 21). All 18 bosses of this direct sales company, including the […]
Read MoreVictims from several countries file complaints against The iCon Group
MANY of over 20 victims of The iCon Group living in several countries have filed complaints against the company with the Consumer Protection Police Division after losing large sums of money in its direct sales business, Naewna newspaper said today (Oct. 27). Mr. Itthidet Thanesawatana, a representative of this company’s victims, said this overseas […]
Read MoreBomb-like object found in front of iCon Group’s office
A B0MB-LIKE object was found in front of the guard booth at The iCon Group’s office in Bang Khen district at 11.45 a.m. today (Oct. 17), Amarin TV said. This company’s executives are under investigation after investors complained to police that they had lost hundreds of thousands and up to millions of baht in […]
Read MorePolice seize The iCon’s big land plot in Pathum Thai
AMID ongoing investigation of The iCon Group’s direct sales business the Department of Special Investigation today (Oct. 16) seized a large plot of land the company had purchased in Lam Luk Ka district of Pathum Thani which was intended for development of a learning centre and store all products sold online, Naewna newspaper said. […]
Read MoreWife kicks out husband for investing in The iCon Group
A GARBAGE collector who spent his life savings on investing in The iCon Group but did not get any returns and on top of that got booted out of the house by his wife for doing so is now heartbroken and listens to sermons to relieve his stress, Amarin TV said this evening (Oct. […]
Read MoreFacebook page says iCon audio clip reveals boss lobbied politician to hush up trouble in 2022
A POPULAR Facebook page revealed the background of a conversation in an audio clip which surfaced today (Oct. 14) where the big boss of The iCon Group is allegedly heard lobbing a politician for help over complaints filed by investors who lost money in his direct sales business saying this took place in 2022 […]
Read MorePolice urged to probe 100 direct sales companies amid iCon Group scandal
THE CENTRAL Investigation Bureau today (Oct. 14) received a complaint to investigate a hundred direct sales companies, both Thai and foreign, after The iCon Group landed in trouble as some investors have complained they have lost hundreds of thousands and up to millions of baht upon investing in the company, Amarin TV said today […]
Read MoreNo Thai banks involved in arms sales to Myanmar: FM
By Thai Newsroom Reporters FOREIGN MINISTER MARIS Sangiampongsa today (July 18) categorically dismissed a United Nations report that Thai-owned banks had been allegedly involved in arms sales to Myanmar government forces. During today’s interpellation in the House of Representatives, the foreign minister denied the unnamed Thai banks had been involved in money transactions worth […]
Read MoreBig demand for used air-conditioners in Khon Kaen as mercury soars
WITH THE temperature reaching 40 degrees Celsius in northeastern Khon Kaen city today (Apr. 1) the sweltering heat led to people rushing to buy used air-conditioners with there also being long queues for cleaning service, TV Channel 7 said. An air-conditioning technician at Thanakorn Air Khon Kaen shop in Nai Mueang subdistrict, Mueang district, […]
Read MoreAlcohol wholesalers hit by weak holiday season sales
THREE alcohol wholesalers, two in Bangkok and one in Nakhon Ratchasima, said yesterday (Dec. 22) that the expected strong festive season sales has not materialised with purchases either only edging up slightly or downright plunging, Matichon newspaper said. Mr. Somchai Pornrattanacharoen, owner of the S. Sappakit store and former president of the Thai Wholesale […]
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