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Scams grow, as laws lag

Oped, Editorial, Published on 30/10/2025

» Last week, police in Chiang Rai province arrested a 35-year-old Chinese national as he went from one ATM to a multitude of others to withdraw cash. A subsequent search of his rented room showed he had in his possession 2,057 ATM cards, 537,900 baht in cash, 35 bank books, and 39 SIM cards. He was initially charged with illegally possessing ATM cards belonging to others in a manner that may cause damage, a charge carrying a maximum sentence of five years' imprisonment.

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Say it correctly

Oped, Postbag, Published on 20/03/2025

» Re: "Govt blamed for Rama II mishaps", (BP, March 18).

OPINION

Time to clean up Thailand's borders

Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 18/02/2025

» Thailand's recent decision to cut electricity and other fuel to Myanmar has had far-reaching ramifications along the Thai-Myanmar and Thai-Cambodian borders. Indeed, it will also impact geopolitics in the region and beyond.

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Border power cut, but problems remain

Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 11/02/2025

» Hooray. After nearly a fortnight of to-and-fro brinkmanship and passing the buck among Thai agencies, the Thai government finally cut power to five border towns in Myanmar last week.

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Fine-tune visa policy

Oped, Editorial, Published on 21/01/2025

» In the wake of reports about the kidnapping of several Chinese citizens by scam syndicates operating across the border in Myanmar, Senator Wanchai Ekpornpich urged the government to urgently review Thailand's visa-free policy, which was recently expanded to include visitors from 93 countries and territories.

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Tackling the scammers on the border

Oped, Paskorn Jumlongrach, Published on 05/07/2024

» Abbas (assumed name) and Beni were excited when their friend and compatriot, Chihab, offered them a lucrative e-commerce job in Thailand. Abbas and Beni accepted the offer at once. The monthly salary started at US$1,000 (36,000 baht) and they were told the boss would double the salary after they gained more experience.