Bangkok Among World’s Top Tourist Scam Hotspots

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The transcription below features news stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia. Highlights include Bangkok being ranked among the world’s top tourist scam hotspots and Malaysia considering a vape ban due to health concerns.

 

1. Bangkok Among World’s Top Tourist Scam Hotspots
Bangkok ranks among the worst global cities for tourist scams, with fraud peaking during holidays. Transport and fake tour deals top the list.

 

2. Croatian Man Arrested for Illegal Tours in Chiang Mai
Police arrest a Croatian man in Chiang Mai for operating a tour business without a permit, amid a wider crackdown on foreign-run operations.

 

3. Russian Man Caught Overstaying Visa on Koh Phangan
Immigration officials arrest a Russian man hiding in a Koh Phangan temple after overstaying his visa by 194 days. He faces deportation.

 

4. Navy Seizes Indonesian Boats in Thai Waters
The Royal Thai Navy intercepts two Indonesian fishing boats near Phuket, detaining 18 crew members in a high-seas anti-poaching operation.

 

5. Pattaya Restaurants Face Collapse Without Aid
Pattaya’s dining sector warns of collapse due to rising costs and falling revenue. Industry leaders urge immediate government support.

 

6. Korat Zoo Welcomes Thailand’s First Giant Tortoise Hatchlings
Korat Zoo celebrates the birth of 11 Aldabra tortoise hatchlings — a conservation first for Thailand. The species is native to Seychelles.

 

7. Cambodia’s PM Declares Full Democratic Freedoms
Hun Manet says Cambodians enjoy full freedoms under his leadership, citing rights to education, religion, and safe travel.

 

8. Myanmar Rebels Accuse India of Torture, Executions
Myanmar resistance groups accuse Indian troops of torturing and killing 10 rebels near the Manipur border. India denies the claims.

 

9. Vietnam Jails 23 in Rare Earth Corruption Case
Vietnam sentences 23 people, including a former deputy minister, for illegally mining rare earths, earning US$30M mainly from China sales.

 

10. Malaysian State Mulls Vape Ban Over Health Risks
Negeri Sembilan considers banning vape sales, joining other states citing youth health concerns and rising cases of dangerous vape products.