In the recent bilateral talks between Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and Chinese President Xi Jinping on the peripheries of the third Belt and Road Forum, a fraternal sentiment was echoed by the Thai Premier, evoking a sibling-like relationship between Thailand and China. The conversation that ensued between the leaders highlighted a spectrum of collaborative avenues, ranging from electric vehicles to green energy. Yet, amidst the promising discourse, there lay a somber acknowledgment of a burgeoning menace—transnational crime.

 

The discussions underscored the necessity of a united front against call center scams, illegal online gambling, human trafficking, and drug trafficking, all of which have witnessed an alarming surge in recent years. Particularly concerning is the escalating number of Chinese nationals using Thailand as a springboard for illicit activities. The issue is not a novelty, but the frequency and audacity of such transgressions are hinting at an ominous trend.

 

Transnational crime, with its roots often buried deep in the underbelly of the dark web, has a nefarious way of transcending borders, leaving in its wake a trail of victims often helpless against the faceless perpetrators. Thailand’s image as a haven for such activities is far from unwarranted. The infamous case of a call center scam that swindled thousands of Chinese citizens by operating from the heart of Bangkok is a stark illustration of the trans-border criminal enterprise. The criminal syndicate, armed with sophisticated technology and a network that seemed to operate with impunity, wreaked havoc until it was dismantled by a joint operation between Thai and Chinese law enforcement agencies.

 

by Thai Enquirer

 

Full story: THAI ENQUIRER 2023-10-20

 

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Step 1......don't allow the Chinese to flood into Thailand on the back of free 90 day visas with no criminal background checks.

 

Step 2.....Develop a professional police force that  doesn't spend most of its time scamming.

 

Sat in BKK soi 7 last night as a 'well hard' policeman in jeans and T-shirt came around collecting tea money. I know the bar owner. His bar is half the size of my kitchen. His rent is 50k/month plus 4k/month to the RTP.

Quiet laughable really when you consider the copyright crimes and imported fake goods coming from China

But not to fight international terrorism?

Maybe a frigate is better suited than a submarine for fighting transnational crime.