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Report Thai PM Jets To UK & Monaco To Push 'Soft Power' Agenda
Yet another populistic school excursion by the primi-inter-pares. Might result in another study trip of 300 - 400 government experts back to Monaco to study casino operations and yeah, it remains questionable, if the Brits will settle for Somtam, Turian and Fishsauce of the smellier kind 😉 -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 21 May 2025
Beware of Tourist Scams: Bangkok Named Top Hotspot for Fraud Photo courtesy of TakeMe Tour’s Blog If you're planning a holiday in Thailand, be vigilant with your spending. Bangkok has been identified as one of the world's leading hotspots for tourist scams, with a significant portion of fraud cases tied to questionable taxi and car rental dealings. This revelation comes from a recent report by the Mastercard Economics Institute, highlighted by CNBC, which outlines a concerning rise in travel-related scams globally. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1361329-beware-of-tourist-scams-bangkok-named-top-hotspot-for-fraud/ -
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Report Beware of Tourist Scams: Bangkok Named Top Hotspot for Fraud
Photo courtesy of TakeMe Tour’s Blog If you're planning a holiday in Thailand, be vigilant with your spending. Bangkok has been identified as one of the world's leading hotspots for tourist scams, with a significant portion of fraud cases tied to questionable taxi and car rental dealings. This revelation comes from a recent report by the Mastercard Economics Institute, highlighted by CNBC, which outlines a concerning rise in travel-related scams globally. The comprehensive report details that fraud incidents can surge by up to 28% during peak travel seasons. In Bangkok, nearly half (48%) of all reported fraud cases involve dubious taxi and car rental agreements, marking the city as particularly hazardous for tourist scams. A common trick involves fake or misleading tour bookings where, after payment, the tour either fails to occur or vastly differs from what was originally advertised. David Mann, Chief Economist for Asia Pacific at the Mastercard Economics Institute, pointed out the geographic variability of fraud. He noted, "In some destinations, fraud is more common in tour bookings, while in others it may be food services." Thailand's tourist-friendly destinations, such as Phuket, are also flagged for being prone to scams, notably in fraudulent hotel bookings. This mirrors issues faced by travellers in other popular spots like Antalya, Turkey. Contrastively, cities like San Francisco, Dublin, Seoul, Budapest, and Edinburgh are reported to have the lowest levels of tourist fraud, offering travellers a relatively safer experience. Elsewhere, high scam rates have been reported in cities including Cancun (Mexico), Hanoi (Vietnam), and Dhaka (Bangladesh). Scams vary widely: in Jakarta, taxi-related fraud represents 66% of cases, while it's only 2% in cities like Hong Kong and Barcelona. The report also highlights a growing threat during the holiday booking phase, with travel-related fraud up 12% over the past year. Issues include doctored photos, counterfeit booking confirmations, and fraudulent payment links. Mastercard advises tourists to take precautions such as booking through secure platforms, utilising digital wallets or credit cards with robust fraud protection, and steering clear of deals that appear too attractive. Always remember, better safe than scammed. Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-05-21 -
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Was it against the law to make me fly in broken seat
Did you take any photos of the broken seat? Much better to have photographic evidence if you need to go public. -
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How do you feel about Thailand being clearly far-right?
Yes, we do. See post above 😁 What makes you think T is far right? Have you actually met real Thai people 🤣🤣 -
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Community Quick-Thinking M6 Students Save Fellow Student with CPR
BLS (Basic Life Support) training is certainly available here. It's only a 4 hour & costs 1000bt. Perhaps the school might gain more publicity , if they did this, rather than an award?
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