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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 10 July 2025
Student Scammed in Deceptive Condo Rental Fraud Photo courtesy of KhaoSod An engineering student's quest for affordable housing turned tragic as he fell victim to a rental scam, losing his life savings in the process. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1366332-student-scammed-in-deceptive-condo-rental-fraud/ -
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Do You Avoid Other Foreigners You Meet in Thailand?
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Report Thailand Slashes Cannabis Shops Amid New Medical Regulations
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Report Student Scammed in Deceptive Condo Rental Fraud
Photo courtesy of KhaoSod An engineering student's quest for affordable housing turned tragic as he fell victim to a rental scam, losing his life savings in the process. Siwakorn, only 26 years old, recently visited Mueang Nonthaburi Police Station, bringing evidence of an elaborate scheme that swindled him out of his hard-earned money set aside for accommodation. Seeking to cut costs, Siwakorn diligently searched Facebook for an affordable deal. He came across a post advertising a room for 6,000 baht per month. On 5th July, he contacted a woman named “Jennis Condo” via LINE, who claimed to be the owner. The two arranged to meet the next day for a room inspection. Reassured by the meeting, Siwakorn agreed to pay a 12,000 baht deposit plus one month’s rent upfront. He transferred 18,000 baht (around 49,500 THB) via e-wallet, eagerly awaiting the keys. That evening, a delivery rider arrived with the keys and a keycard. However, when Siwakorn and a friend attempted to move in at 11 pm, they were shocked to find a court order on the door, prohibiting entry. “I was terrified,” Siwakorn recounted. “I’d already left my previous accommodation and had nowhere to go.” Panicking, he contacted Jennis for an explanation. She assured him that she was “sorting everything out,” but moments later, she blocked him across all platforms. Realising he had been deceived, Siwakorn took screenshots of their exchanges and hurriedly filed a police report. “I’m determined to pursue this,” he stated resolutely. “I don’t want anyone else to fall victim to scams like this.” The police are now investigating and plan to summon the account holder linked to the transaction. If involved, the person will face fraud charges. Authorities urge the public to be vigilant when making online property payments, especially through social media. “This type of fraud is becoming increasingly common,” a police spokesperson warned. “Always verify ownership documents and never pay deposits without confirming the landlord's legitimacy.” Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-07-10 -
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Missed 90 day report by over a month.
If you miss your 90-day report, you’ll be fined 2,000 THB. You’ll need to pay this fine at the airport when you leave Thailand. Immigration will direct you to a specific room to settle the payment, and once done, you can leave the country as normal. When you reenter Thailand, your next 90-day report must be done in person again.
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