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Call centre bust: 5 Japanese scammers nabbed in Thailand
Photo courtesy of Immigration police via Bangkok Post By Puntid Tantivangphaisal Thai immigration police arrested five Japanese nationals accused of running a fraudulent call centre in Pattaya that conned elderly Japanese citizens out of a staggering 5 million baht daily. Police Major General Panumat Boonyalak, acting commissioner, revealed that the bust followed a tip-off from the Japanese embassy. The gang had allegedly duped victims with promises of refunds for past medical expenses, demanding an upfront payment of at least 500,000 Japanese yen (around 111,000 baht). The operation preyed on the vulnerable, exploiting trust to rake in millions. Raids on two luxury pool villas in Pattaya led to the arrests of suspects Ukai Takayuki, Hatakana Hajime, Kenjiro Kimura, Takahiro Inoue, and Katsuhito Yamaguchi. The first villa yielded 42 mobile phones, tablet computers, scammers’ scripts, and recorded conversations. Takayuki and Hajime, said to be the leaders, allegedly coordinated the scam. The second raid uncovered 37 phones, additional scripts, and a database of victims, said Police Colonel Chaya Panakit, the bureau’s chief interrogator. “These suspects were making calls to potential victims, posing as officials.” The scam’s mastermind is believed to be linked to the Japanese Yakuza, adding a sinister layer to the operation. The gang reportedly laundered their illicit earnings through Thai-run businesses, further complicating the investigation. With an estimated daily haul of 24 million yen, the scam highlighted the dangers of international fraud networks targeting the elderly, reported Bangkok Post. “This is a major breakthrough but also a stark reminder to stay vigilant against such schemes.” The arrests mark a crucial step in dismantling the operation, with Thai police working closely with Japanese counterparts to ensure justice is served. Source: The Thaiger -- 2024-12-18 -
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If you have been overcharged by a private hospital in Thailand you can contact them
You are paying the hospital overheads . You wasn't just paying for the bandage , if you just want a bandage , then go to 7/11 and buy one from there -
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Srinagarind Hospital overwhelmed by 830% rise in cancer patients
But that's not new. The question is, what's causing the huge increase? Is it an increase in patients, better diagnostics, or are more of them gravitating toward that hospital? -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 18 December 2024
BB gun vendors spark shootout on Pattaya Walking Street - video By Petch Petpailin Photo via Facebook/ เป็นข่าวพัทยา More than 20 police officers intervened in a violent clash between two BB gun vendors on Pattaya Walking Street yesterday, December 17. Fortunately, no innocent people were injured in the incident. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346563-bb-gun-vendors-spark-shootout-on-pattaya-walking-street-video/ -
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UK’s Trade Future with EU Raises Concerns Over Return to ECJ Jurisdiction
Should be easy to provide links then. I find different information, like https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-reaches-agreement-on-north-sea-fishing-opportunities-for-2025 -
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Thailand’s first F1 race planned for Bangkok’s Chatuchak by 2027
The Australian F1 Grand Prix is on a street circuit in Melbourne. It is run very well, but causes a lot of issues for the locals - and it costs a bomb to run. If the (nearly) civilized West has issues running this event successfully - I seriously doubt Thailands' ability to pull this off. -
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