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Transgender Woman Assaulted by Foreigner on Pattaya Beach
Actually mote like Ga Toie, with a 'g'. -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 7 January 2025
Chinese actor’s real-life drama ends on Thai-Myanmar border By Bob Scott Picture courtesy of Matichon A Chinese actor has been found after mysteriously vanishing without a trace yesterday on the Thai-Myanmar border in a real-life plot twist befitting a film. The disappearance of Wang Xing, famously known as Xingxing, sent shockwaves across social media, lighting up concerns about safety in Southeast Asia. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348075-chinese-actor-vanishes-near-thai-myanmar-border/#findComment-19496984 -
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Why some of us did not get COVID symptoms …even though we were exposed.
What a load of tosh................🤣 If you really don't want a covid jab, you don't need to have one, it is that simple..... Forget all your excuses, I knew 2 Germans like you, would never get the jab or wear masks, they gave up their life/job in LOS and went back to Germany, over it.......😢 -
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Chinese Actor Vanishes Near Thai-Myanmar Border
Chinese actor’s real-life drama ends on Thai-Myanmar border Picture courtesy of Matichon By Bob Scott A Chinese actor has been found after mysteriously vanishing without a trace yesterday on the Thai-Myanmar border in a real-life plot twist befitting a film. The disappearance of Wang Xing, famously known as Xingxing, sent shockwaves across social media, lighting up concerns about safety in Southeast Asia. Thailand Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra confirmed today, January 7, that Wang was discovered by Myanmar officials and is slated to be handed over to Thai police sometime later today. The actor’s dramatic vanishing act began in Mae Sot, a town on the Thai side of the border, where he had allegedly travelled for a television shoot. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are as murky as the plot of the blockbuster Chinese film No More Bets, which eerily mirrors Wang’s ordeal. In the movie, released in 2023, characters are lured to a scam centre under false pretenses, an uncanny resemblance to Wang’s recent escapade, a fact that has not escaped the attention of concerned netizens. Speculations swirled on Chinese social media, with theories ranging from kidnapping to forced labour in Myanmar’s scam operations. Wang’s girlfriend added to the frenzy, revealing that contact was lost when he boarded a vehicle from Bangkok. Bloomberg reported that the incident has Thai officials walking on eggshells, mindful of the impact on tourism, particularly among Chinese travellers who are yet to return to pre-Covid-19 levels. Thailand’s Tourism Minister, Sorawong Thienthong, expressed confidence in swift recovery. “We will handle this issue with care to minimise impact on tourism.” The minister emphasised efforts to restore Chinese tourists’ confidence and sought assistance from the Chinese ambassador in dispelling the perception of Thailand as a hazardous destination. Wang has yet to comment on his mysterious disappearance but a gaunt photo of him has emerged with a shaven head, leading to netizens suspecting he was kidnapped after landing in Bangkok with a full head of hair. Thai officials are on high alert, pledging to investigate whether Wang was innocently lured or deceived from the onset. This incident underscores ongoing concerns about the billion-dollar cyber scam industry operating across Southeast Asia, especially in regions like Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar. According to the UN Office on Drugs and Crime, these fraud operations, often run by Chinese fugitives amidst Myanmar’s civil unrest post-2021 coup, frequently exploit human trafficking victims. Many operators fled China in 2020 after clampdowns at home, finding refuge in Myanmar’s increasingly lawless territories. Only days before, China Central Television reported Myanmar’s extradition of 41,000 individuals implicated in telecom scams back to China last year. As Beijing cracks down on this shadowy industry that has siphoned billions, the ripple effects are felt across the region. For Thailand, which leans heavily on tourism, particularly from its Chinese neighbours, the safe return of Wang is crucial, not just for the actor’s well-being but for the perception of the country as a secure travel destination. Prime Minister Shinawatra dismissed the unsafe rumours as not true. “There have been many rumours blown up on social media about Thailand being unsafe.” As Wang prepares to return to Thailand from his dramatic ordeal, all eyes remain on the investigation. Source: The Thaiger -- 2025-01-07 -
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Which banks pay interest on savings accounts to foreigners?
There are some banks that restrict certain accounts to Thais only. Sometimes those pay more interest but often they only have some other non-monetary benefits. -
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Male-Female Relationships in Thailand: More Transactional, Less Traditional?
Fascinating comment: "cherry-pick" the rules. I'm wanting to know more. @Jaggg88 perhaps you'll start a thread with some provocative comments on that topic. -
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It was just soooooo enjoyable watching Harris read out the confirmation of Trump as POTUS.
He's got some bedsit in New Zealand, where he thinks about how some Thai chick took all his money. I suppose getting vicarious enjoyment of events in America is all he has to console himself.- 1
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Congratulations Canada = Buh Bye Trudeau
I'm very sad he had decided to resign. A man who actually led the socialist movement,a great man who should have a statue made of him. He supported immigration and a cultural enrichment & diverse society He was a forgiver ,forgiving those who did wrong and made one mistake in their lives being terrorists who changed their lives later after been given another chance ,he supported transexuals reading library books to children to help them become tolerant of different sexual identities . Thankyou Sir for your great service
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