by admin | Apr 3, 2025 | General
The Football Association of Thailand (FAT) President, Madam Pang, made headlines as she arrived in Vietnam sporting a designer ensemble complete with an Hermes bag and a timepiece worth more than $340,000.
Arriving at Noi Bai International Airport at 11:50 a.m. on Thursday, Madam Pang sported a Richard Mille watch valued at roughly $340,000, held an Hermès bag priced about $16,500, and finished her ensemble with a brown Hermès jacket estimated at around $7,000.
Her visit aims to foster collaboration in women’s soccer between Vietnam and Thailand, marking 50 years since the establishment of diplomatic ties between the countries. She was present at a friendly game involving the U17 national female squads from both Vietnam and Thailand in Hanoi at around 3 p.m.
Nualphan Lamsam, widely recognized as Madam Pang, originates from the Lamsam clan, a prominent and affluent Thai business dynasty. As reported by Forbes, the collective wealth of this family stands at approximately $890 million.
Mrs. Pang obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Chulalongkorn University and pursued further studies overseas where she earned a Master’s degree. Presently, she holds the positions of President and Chief Executive Officer at Muang Thai Insurance Group, a prominent insurance company in the nation. Additionally, she is a co-owner of Meister Technik, responsible for distributing the Audi marque in Thailand.
Pioneering in the fashion sector, Madam Pang played a crucial role in bringing luxury international brands into Thailand. Her enterprises, Wanmani and San Honor, made prestigious labels like Hermès, Emporio Armani, Tod’s, Rodo, Chloé, Christofle, and Blumarine more accessible to Thai shoppers.
In soccer, Madam Pang serves as the president of the local team Port FC and assumed the role of FAT President in February 2024 after securing a remarkable 68 out of 73 votes (93%). She stands as the inaugural female leader of a national football association both in Thailand and across Asia.
From August 2021 to January 2024, she served as head of the Thai football delegation. During that time, she personally spent around 60 million baht ($1.75 million) to reward Thailand teams participating in regional and continental tournaments, helping them win back-to-back AFF Cup titles in 2021 and 2022.
by admin | Apr 3, 2025 | airline industry, civil aviation, flying, passports and international travel, sports
…To Fine Defaulting Airlines
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has condemned the practice wherein airlines issue tickets to passengers but then transport them only partway to their destination before returning them to Nigeria. The NCAA warned all international carriers operating within Nigeria that such incidents will not be tolerated moving forward.
A statement from Michael Achimugu, the Director for Consumer Protection and Public Affairs, issued on Thursday stated: “As of now, any airlines participating in these practices will face regulatory actions. These may include—but aren’t limited to—fines, suspensions of their flight operations, or other suitable measures.”
The NCAA stated that these measures, which include denying boarding or entry at certain transit points for some Nigerian travelers because of visa limitations or travel constraints, are leading to considerable discomfort among passengers and damaging the image of Nigeria’s aviation sector.
The statement includes the following: “The NCAA has received multiple complaints alleging that some airlines have sold tickets to passengers who were then flown only partway to their destination before being deported back to Nigeria.”
The NCAA views these practices as entirely unacceptable. Airlines have the duty to notify travelers about any possible obstacles regarding their admission at their final destination prior to their journey commencement. Travelers ought not to find themselves in a situation where they face denial of entry or being sent back to Nigeria upon reaching intermediate or transit points.
In accordance with the stipulations outlined in Chapter 19.21.1.1 of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations from 2023, every airline along with its representatives must guarantee that travelers are made aware of any possible entry concerns or travel limitations prior to their departure.
Airlines are required to implement suitable procedures for screening and should furnish travelers with correct, current details about their travel documentation and visa prerequisites prior to selling tickets and allowing them to board.
Given this situation, the NCAA notifies all international carriers flying within Nigeria that they can no longer expect to overlook such incidents.
The NCAA looks forward to the collaboration from all airlines in upholding the standards and professionalism within the aviation sector, along with safeguarding the welfare of travelers from Nigeria.
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by admin | Apr 3, 2025 | General
Newcastle United are set to step on Korean soil this summer.
According to an exclusive report released on the 3rd (in Korean time), the British newspaper iNews stated, “Newcastle United plans to visit Singapore and South Korea as part of their lucrative pre-season tour. They will travel to Asia towards the end of July and participate in three matches. One game is scheduled to take place at the 55,000-capacity Singapore National Stadium. This marks Newcastle’s inaugural appearance in South Korea.”
After the top six clubs in the English Premier League, Newcastle stands as the next highly esteemed team. They have claimed the first division title four times and secured the FA Cup six times. This year, they demonstrated their ambition to regain prestige by defeating Liverpool and claiming victory in the Carabao Cup.
Korean football enthusiasts recognize this team as the former club of Alan Shearer, who holds the record for the most goals scored in Premier League history. Additionally, South Korea’s legendary player Ki Sung-yueng represented the squad during the period spanning from the 2018–2019 season through the end of the 2019–2020 campaign.
Newcastle United has been expanding under the ownership of a group headed by Public Investment Fund (PIF), which is managed by Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud after acquiring the club in 2021. With substantial backing from Saudi financial resources, Newcastle is rapidly amassing strength. Key figures currently playing for them consist of Allan Saint-Maximin, Sven Botman, and Bruno Guimarães. Furthermore, manager Eddie Howe ranks among the elite coaching talents within the English Premier League.
A number of major football clubs, along with Newcastle, are anticipated to tour South Korea this coming summer. According to an article published in February by the UK’s Daily Mail, Spurs’ journey across Asia proves highly lucrative because of star player Son Heung-min’s immense fanbase in East Asia. Considering these factors, Tottenham might plan another stopover in South Korea after their previous visit. Additionally, discussions about a match in Hong Kong have been initiated; hence, Tottenham could indeed return to Korea later this year.
Barcelona, considered the premier club globally, is presently negotiating to hold the match in Daegu. Starting from 2022, major teams have regularly come to South Korea as part of the Coupang Play series. Clubs such as Tottenham, Sevilla, Atletico Madrid, Bayern Munich, and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have made visits.
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by admin | Apr 3, 2025 | asia, diplomacy and diplomats, indian national news, international relations, politics
Dhaka, April 3 — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that he plans to meet with the leaders of the BIMSTEC nations to explore avenues for enhancing cooperation, always considering the welfare of their citizens.
“I am looking forward to meeting the leaders of the BIMSTEC nations and engaging constructively to enhance our cooperation, keeping the well-being of our citizens at heart,” Modi stated in his departing message before embarking on his trip to Thailand and Sri Lanka on Thursday.
Bangladesh views this year’s BIMSTEC Summit, which is set to take place in Bangkok, Thailand, on April 4, as highly significant for the nation since Bangladesh will take over the leadership of the organization for the coming two years.
Dhaka believes the summit will offer them a chance to showcase a “fair and equitable” Bangladesh within South and Southeast Asia, according to officials who spoke this week.
Professor Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Advisor, will arrive in Bangkok on Thursday afternoon for the summit, according to an announcement made by his Deputy Press Secretary, Abul Kalam Azad Majumder, to UNB.
Dhaka officials mentioned that Dr. Yunus is expected to meet with Prime Minister Modi during the margins of the BIMSTEC Summit, though they provided no additional details.
Dr. Yunus departs for Bangkok to participate in the 6th BIMSTEC Summit.
Michael Kugelman, an analyst specializing in South Asian affairs, stated based on reports from Bangladeshi media that Modi is scheduled to meet with Yunus during the BIMSTEC event taking place in Thailand this week.
“If accurate, this would mark the largest India-Bangladesh diplomatic advancement since Hasina’s departure from office,” Kugeman stated in a tweet posted via his verified X account.
Following an invite from Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Indian Prime Minister Modi embarked on an official trip to Thailand with the dual purpose of attending the 6th BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok.
In the last ten years, according to Modi, BIMSTEC has become an important platform for fostering regional growth, connecting areas, and boosting economic advancement in the Bay of Bengal area.
“Given its geographic position, India’s Northeastern area is centrally located within the BIMSTEC region,” stated the Indian Prime Minister.
While on an official visit, India’s Prime Minister will meet with Thailand’s Prime Minister Shinawatra and other leaders in the country. They share a mutual aim to strengthen the long-standing historical connections between their nations, rooted deeply in similar cultural values, philosophies, and spiritual beliefs.
Modi will make a two-day trip to Sri Lanka starting from April 4th until April 6th, coming directly from Thailand.
Following the remarkably successful trip made by President Disanayaka to India in December, this event took place.
“We will have the opportunity to review progress made on the joint vision of “Fostering Partnerships for a Shared Future” and provide further guidance to realise our shared objectives,” Modi said.
ASEAN lawmakers aim to exclude Myanmar from BIMSTEC due to human rights worries.
He expressed his continued confidence that these visits will expand upon the groundwork laid in the past and help fortify their strong bonds for the betterment of both nations and the broader area.
by admin | Apr 3, 2025 | arrests, crime, criminal cases, drugs, smuggling
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Another Kenyan woman has been arrested in Mumbai for allegedly trying to bring banned substances into the Asian nation.
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The illegal items were found hidden within a concealed section of her rolling suitcase upon her arrival from Nairobi.
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The authorities are looking into potential previous participation in drug trafficking and her connections to a smuggling network.
The SANGGRALOKA.co.ke correspondent Ivan Mboto boasts more than three years of expertise in covering political and contemporary issues within Kenya.
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Customs officials at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai apprehended a Kenyan national for allegedly attempting to smuggle prohibited drugs into India.
The suspect, identified as 43-year-old Emily Rodha, was intercepted by customs officers shortly after she arrived from Nairobi via Doha on Qatar Airways flight on Tuesday, April 1.
Based on a mix of intelligence reports and targeted profiling, officials identified her for additional scrutiny, which resulted in finding the illegal shipment.
An inspection of her luggage showed that drugs were cleverly hidden inside a secret compartment of her rolling suitcase, apparently aiming to avoid being caught, according to The Indian Express.
As reported by The Times of India, the four packages containing a white powder believed to be illegal substances had a total weight of around 1,789 grams. Their approximate market value was estimated between Rs 15 to 20 crores based on their purity (which is roughly equivalent to KSh 300,000).
Officials promptly arrested Rodha under the strict terms of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, which imposes harsh punishments for drug trafficking violations.
What amount was Emily Rhoda supposed to be paid for smuggling drugs into India?
In the following questioning, Rodha confessed to serving as a courier in an extensive smuggling scheme.
She admitted that a different woman from Nairobi gave her the illegal shipment and assured her a payment of KSh 100,000 once she successfully delivered the narcotics to an accomplice in Delhi.
Nevertheless, she refrained from revealing the identities of those behind the operation or offering more information regarding the extensive network engaged in smuggling drugs into India.
Investigators are currently carrying out a thorough examination of her travel background to ascertain if she has engaged in previous drug-smuggling activities.
The authorities are likewise investigating her potential links to an extensive drug cartel active across multiple countries.
A Kenyan woman has been condemned to death due to offenses related to narcotics.
In March, Kenyan national Macharia Margaret Nduta received a death sentence in Vietnam for drug trafficking charges. She was arrested at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City when authorities discovered more than two kilograms of narcotics hidden inside her luggage.
Reports indicate that Nduta, aged 37, was approached by an individual from Kenya to carry a suitcase to Laos for a payment of $1,300 (roughly KSh 167,000), including full coverage of travel costs.
Because of a flight delay, airport personnel helped her reschedule her journey to Laos; however, standard security screenings uncovered the narcotics concealed in her baggage.
On March 6th, the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Court reinforced Vietnam’s strict approach to drug offenses by condemning Nduta to death, showcasing the country’s zero-tolerance policy towards such crimes.
