ISOC Official Alleges Phuket Corruption, Says She Was Made Scapegoat An Internal Security Operations Command official has asked a House committee to investigate alleged irregularities in ISOC’s energy conservation projects and what she described as an unfair inquiry that damaged her reputation. Nasiphat Chaiwimonsit submitted two petitions to the House Committee on Legal Affairs, Justice and Human Rights on Thursday. She called for scrutiny of spending on ISOC energy conservation projects from 2014 to 2016, including solar installations allegedly fitted with car batteries unable to properly store solar energy. Nasiphat also claimed she had been made the sole scapegoat for alleged corruption at ISOC’s Phuket office, while no senior commanders had faced consequences. The investigation against her began in 2021 and remains unfinished. Committee chairman Rangsiman Rome said the panel would accept both petitions for consideration and examine the evidence submitted. #Thailand# #กอรมน#

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Thailand: A United Nations of Grey by @voranai From Chiang Mai to Bangkok’s Huai Khwang district, eastward to Pattaya (the Sodom and Gomorrah by the sea), and south to Phuket, Phang-nga and Samui: Is Thailand becoming, or has it already become, a hub for international criminals and a treasure chest for grey capital? The color grey has become shorthand for criminality and corruption. And the grey comes in every nationality: Chinese, Israeli, British, French, American, German, Indian and many others. Hence, a United Nations of Greyness. But there is an inconvenient truth. Foreign grey cannot thrive in Thailand without local grey to accommodate it, facilitate it and profit from it. Somebody locally has to provide the companies, nominees, licenses, documents, property, bank accounts, political connections and protection — for a taste in return, of course. Foreign grey exploits the system. Local grey enables the system. Welcome to the Land of Smiles. Except the average Thai isn’t smiling anymore. Online gambling. Scam networks. Money laundering. Nominee businesses. Illegal drugs. Illegal casinos. Criminal proceeds transformed into hotels, restaurants, property and other seemingly legitimate investments. Fasttrack citizenships for the right money and the right connection. Public anger is growing. Social pressure is mounting. And the government is finally acting. In early August 2026, authorities launched “Operation Huai Khwang Integration”, a crackdown on suspected money-laundering networks, nominee structures and illegal businesses in the Bangkok district. Meanwhile in Phuket, authorities target what has been described as “grey Israeli capital” amid allegations of intimidation, tensions with local residents and foreign influence over tourism businesses through nominee arrangements. Ask an ordinary Thai what they think of these crackdowns, and one popular answer may be: “Yeah, sure. It’s all for show (la-korn, TV drama).” Why such cynicism? Meet Tuhao Few names fan the hopes and dreams of “grey aspiration” more than Chaiyanat “Tuhao” Kornchayanan, a Chinese-born businessman who acquired Thai citizenship and built an extensive network of businesses and relationships in Thailand. His name became synonymous with Thailand’s so-called Chinese grey capital after the 2022 police raid on the Jinling nightclub in Bangkok. Investigators uncovered drugs and cash and subsequently pursued allegations involving drug trafficking, money laundering, nominee companies, and the movement of criminal proceeds into legitimate businesses and property. Then came an alleged leaked audio recording attributed to Tuhao: “I’ve got a lot of money, understand? If this doesn’t end, I’ll really shoot you. I have a gun. Just look at Phuket — could they arrest me? If you have money, you can do anything. Thai people have died too. You can even go to prison. Believe me?” Those words suggest confidence not just in one’s wealth, but in a system washed in grey — a system that can be bought and sold. Tuhao’s subsequent legal battles only reinforced public skepticism. Citing insufficient evidence, the court dismissed serious allegations including transnational organized crime, conspiracy, money laundering and drug-related offences. He still faces lesser charges, such as illegal gambling. Incidentally, his former Thai wife was a police major, while her family includes senior police generals. Which, of course, has nothing to do with the case. No, really. From Chinese grey capital to Israeli grey capital, from European and American operators to Indian and other foreign networks, it would take the naïveté of a fairy-tale princess dancing with unicorns in a lavender field to believe that foreign criminal capital can exist without local assistance. It takes two to tango, or in this case, do the Dirty Dancing, not starring Patrick Swayze.  Foreign grey is the symptom. Local grey is the disease.

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【Too Hot to Resist】 After a long time apart, we finally reunited with J&B again! Since our Phuket couples trip, it’s been ages since we last saw them. This time, we arranged for J&B to join us together with David & Elaine — bringing new lovers and old flames together under one roof. It felt both exciting and nostalgic. J&B were once intimately close with us, almost like real lovers. Everyone truly cared for each other. Later, they stepped away from the scene due to busy work schedules. Meanwhile, we’ve grown much closer and more in sync with David & Elaine recently. We were all thrilled to finally gather all six of us together and curious about what kind of sparks would fly 💥 We booked a beautiful two-story house for the night. Everyone chilled, drank, and chatted. Elaine sat on the far left, followed by Sam, B, David, me, and then J. The conversation flowed freely and got increasingly flirty, but the real fun began with deeper connections… This game wasn’t just about warming up — it was about discovering who desired who the most. When three couples start swapping, that special, electric tension appears. The women tended to be more selective and passive at first, subtly showing their level of interest and affection toward each person before choosing who they wanted to connect with first. Who will develop strong feelings for whom tonight? And who will be the first to lose control and give in to their desires? —————————— 【热情难挡】 暌违已久，终于再次见到 J&B 这对情侣！ 自从Phuket那次情侣之旅后，我们已经很久没见了。这次特别安排了 J&B 与 David、Elaine 一起聚会，新欢与旧爱同聚一堂，感觉既刺激又充满期待。 J&B 曾经和我们亲密如恋人，大家都深爱着彼此。后来因为工作太忙，他们暂时离开了这个圈子。而最近我们和 David & Elaine 越来越合拍，关系也日渐亲密。这次能四人再加上 J&B 六人齐聚，真的非常开心，也十分期待会碰撞出什么样的火花💥 我们包下了一间两层楼的房子，晚上大家一起喝酒聊天。Elaine 坐在最左边，接着是 Sam、B、David、我，然后是 J，氛围轻松又暧昧。我们聊了很多，但最精彩的部分，当然还是之后更深层次的连接…… 这次的游戏不只是热身，更重要的是让大家感受「谁更喜欢自己」。当三对同时交换时，那种奇妙又紧张的感觉特别强烈。女生们相对被动，会先选择自己最想连接的对象，在过程中也自然流露出对对方的喜爱程度，慢慢找到今晚心动的性爱对象。 究竟谁会对谁产生强烈的爱意？ 谁又会最先忍不住呢？

【Too Hot to Resist】Episode 1: Three Couples Spark Flying 💥 (25:30mins) After a long time apart, we finally reunited with J&B again! Since our Phuket couples trip, it’s been ages since we last saw them. This time, we arranged for J&B to join us together with David & Elaine — bringing new lovers and old flames together under one roof. It felt both exciting and nostalgic. J&B were once intimately close with us, almost like real lovers. Everyone truly cared for each other. Later, they stepped away from the scene due to busy work schedules. Meanwhile, we’ve grown much closer and more in sync with David & Elaine recently. We were all thrilled to finally gather all six of us together and curious about what kind of sparks would fly 💥 We booked a beautiful two-story house for the night. Everyone chilled, drank, and chatted. Elaine sat on the far left, followed by Sam, B, David, me, and then J. The conversation flowed freely and got increasingly flirty, but the real fun began with deeper connections… This game wasn’t just about warming up — it was about discovering who desired who the most. When three couples start swapping, that special, electric tension appears. The women tended to be more selective and passive at first, subtly showing their level of interest and affection toward each person before choosing who they wanted to connect with first. Who will develop strong feelings for whom tonight? And who will be the first to lose control and give in to their desires? —————————————— 【热情难挡】第一集 三对情侣夫妻换出火花💥（25:30分钟） 暌违已久，终于再次见到 J&B 这对情侣！ 自从Phuket那次情侣之旅后，我们已经很久没见了。这次特别安排了 J&B 与 David、Elaine 一起聚会，新欢与旧爱同聚一堂，感觉既刺激又充满期待。 J&B 曾经和我们亲密如恋人，大家都深爱着彼此。后来因为工作太忙，他们暂时离开了这个圈子。而最近我们和 David & Elaine 越来越合拍，关系也日渐亲密。这次能四人再加上 J&B 六人齐聚，真的非常开心，也十分期待会碰撞出什么样的火花💥 我们包下了一间两层楼的房子，晚上大家一起喝酒聊天。Elaine 坐在最左边，接着是 Sam、B、David、我，然后是 J，氛围轻松又暧昧。我们聊了很多，但最精彩的部分，当然还是之后更深层次的连接…… 这次的游戏不只是热身，更重要的是让大家感受「谁更喜欢自己」。当三对同时交换时，那种奇妙又紧张的感觉特别强烈。女生们相对被动，会先选择自己最想连接的对象，在过程中也自然流露出对对方的喜爱程度，慢慢找到今晚心动的性爱对象。 究竟谁会对谁产生强烈的爱意？ 谁又会最先忍不住呢？

A Russian man faces the death penalty in Thailand over drugs A 29-year-old man from St. Petersburg was detained while traveling from Pattaya to Phuket. During a search, police found nearly 2 kg of hard drugs in his bag, including heroin, methamphetamine, and ecstasy. In Russia, he had already been convicted for selling cannabis oil and was placed on an international wanted list.A Russian man faces the death penalty in Thailand over drugs. He is currently under arrest in Thailand, where trafficking such quantities of drugs can carry the death penalty under local law.

122nd & 123rd flights of 2025: Singapore Airlines Flight 319 & 736 from London via Singapore to Phuket. This is my 117th visit to the Kingdom of Thailand. It also marks that Thailand is replacing mainland China becoming my most frequently visited country/territory. 🇬🇧✈️🇸🇬✈️🇹🇭