On 7/8/2025 at 1:02 PM, MarkBR said:

Who knows, there is so much going on politically that us farang will never hear about.  Unless evidence explodes into the open via media, we will never know.  Although, I agree it would be very strange for a Thai politician to do something so obviously politically stupid

Gambling money for casino visits

20 hours ago, kiwikeith said:

Gambling money for casino visits

 

On 7/8/2025 at 1:02 PM, MarkBR said:

Who knows, there is so much going on politically that us farang will never hear about.  Unless evidence explodes into the open via media, we will never know.  Although, I agree it would be very strange for a Thai politician to do something so obviously politically stupid

 

Nice points but the old style Thai politicians see another world where they are beholden to nobody and don't have to comply with any laws let alons Thai laws.  

On 7/8/2025 at 10:18 AM, webfact said:

Rangsiman Rome. Picture cou rtesy of Khaosod

 

BANGKOK - Rangsiman Rome, an Opposition MP from the People's Party, has alleged that seven Thai politicians have secretly opened bank accounts in Cambodia.

 

The claim was made during his visit to the Klong Luek border checkpoint in Sa Kaeo province, amidst ongoing concerns about restricted border crossing hours. While Rangsiman insists he has robust evidence, he remains tight-lipped about the specifics.

 

Thai-Cambodian Border Tensions Escalate

 

Rangsiman, acting as a member of the House committee on national security, has highlighted the political instability within Thailand as a key factor weakening the country's stance in ongoing border disputes. He noted that the Cambodian government is carefully monitoring Thailand’s internal political turmoil and is capitalising on it by piling pressure on Bangkok. Rangsiman stresses the need for a stable Thai government to engage effectively in negotiations with Phnom Penh.

 

Checkpoints Shut as Tensions Rise

 

Rangsiman pointed out that while Thailand has restricted border crossing hours to curb gambling and illegal labour activities in Poipet casinos, Cambodia has retaliated by closing its own checkpoints.

 

This move has not only disrupted border trade but also affected local communities reliant on this economic activity. He criticised the Thai government's approach, underscoring that merely reducing checkpoint hours is not sufficient to combat the persistent problem of call-centre scams originating from Cambodian towns like Poipet.

 

Call for International Collaboration Against Scams

 

Rangsiman advocates for a strategic shift, urging the Thai government to collaborate with international allies to dismantle cross-border call-centre syndicates. He emphasised that negotiations for reopening border checkpoints should ensure a mutual agreement to do so simultaneously on both sides. He warns against conceding to Cambodia's demands for unilateral actions that could leave Thai interests vulnerable.

 

The allegations and ongoing tensions underline significant challenges facing the Thai government and its diplomatic relations with Cambodia. The call for international cooperation signals a broader approach may be necessary to combat illegal activities while maintaining essential border trade.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Nation 2025-07-08

 

 

Anybody can allege anything on the social media, but backing it up with good solid proof is something else. Perhaps that is one reason why he has not released any details.

On 7/9/2025 at 8:11 AM, thesetat said:

I do not... with the border closed these people lost access to their bank accounts there. They need the borders open. 

They may have lost physical access, but I suspect that a smartphone and/or internet backing will still work. They would be foolish not to have a backup system.