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215 foreigners rescued from Cambodian scam centre
Gary Boyle, Published on 24/02/2025
» Cambodian police have rescued 215 foreigners, 109 of them Thais, from a scam compound in Poipet city.
Eight Chinese caught with 91 phones on tour bus
Gary Boyle, Published on 21/02/2025
» Eight Chinese nationals travelling through the northeastern province of Yasothon on a tour bus have been found with 91 mobile phones.
Four Japanese arrested at Myanmar border
Gary Boyle, Published on 10/02/2025
» Four Japanese nationals have been arrested in Mae Sot district of Tak province after illegally crossing the Thailand-Myanmar border to Myawaddy, police said on Saturday.
Foreign arrivals to Thailand up 21% so far
Gary Boyle, Published on 05/02/2025
» Foreign tourist arrivals to Thailand have risen 21% since the start of the year.
Scam centre kidnap fears keep Chinese tourists on edge
Gary Boyle, Published on 30/01/2025
» Chinese tourists visiting Thailand for Lunar New Year are worried about being kidnapped by gangsters to work in scam centres, despite efforts to reassure them.
Police raids target Chinese criminal ownership of tourist villas
Gary Boyle, Published on 28/01/2025
» Police have raided several businesses in Chon Buri province, including poolside villas, as they expand their investigation into illicit Chinese businesses providing accommodation for Chinese visitors.
Japanese scam gang boss arrested at Bangkok airport
Gary Boyle, Published on 17/01/2025
» One more Japanese man who is believed to be a former member of the yakuza has been arrested in connection with a busted call centre gang in Thailand, the Immigration Bureau said on Wednesday.
Phuket airport Subway denies overcharging customer
Gary Boyle, Published on 10/01/2025
» Phuket International Airport has responded to claims of overcharging at its Subway store after a customer raised concerns on social media.
2 more Chinese nationals missing near Thai-Myanmar border
Gary Boyle, Published on 10/01/2025
» Thai police were launching an investigation into the disappearance of two more Chinese nationals – a male model and a woman - after their relatives sought help.
Missing Chinese actor found safe
Gary Boyle, Published on 08/01/2025
» Chinese actor Wang Xing, who went missing last week near the Thai-Myanmar border, has been safely returned to Thailand and may have been the victim of human trafficking, Thai authorities said on Tuesday.