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Thai Casinos: Haven or Hazard for ‘Grey’ Chinese Money?
Thailand the latest mega laundromat for Chinese dirty money. Anything to do with the Chinese will always be dirty. -
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The abrupt welcome on my 3rd Visa Exempt
She asked you basic questions and you were stamped in. BTW she helped with fingerprints. If you want some balance to travel experience fly into Vietnam and compare immigration personal. -
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Is It worth Paying NI Top-up?
Yes, I'm not disagreeing that is how it is painted. I do disagree that it is a fair comparison. Just like trying to compare the NHS with France, Germany or Holland. Totally different funding model. All I can say, is thankfully that will never be me, and whatever I end up getting as a State Pension is nothing more than a bonus and some extra spending money. -
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Another go with Monurol to kill my prostatitis...
Thanks for your interest and you are not annoying me in the slightest! I seem to recall trying the pelvic floor training when this started, and racking my brains now, I think it started soon after I had a bladder neck incision here because of a poor stream??? However it didn't seem to help, but I'm willing to give it a try as I've got nothing to lose. As I said previously I did have many tests done at Bumrungrad and nothing was recommended apart from CIC (clean intermittent catheterisation) which is what I practice now, but as I said previously, it is a pain, literally and figuratively. So I will give it a try, and if I do how long before I can expect any results?? -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 15 January 2025
Thai PM Paetongtarn Targeted by Scammers Using AI Voice Cloning FILE - Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra talks to a reporter during a news conference at the government house in Bangkok, Thailand, Monday, Jan. 13, 2025. (The Government Spokesman Office via AP) In a stark revelation today, Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra disclosed that she narrowly escaped falling victim to a cunning scam involving AI voice cloning. The scammers impersonated a foreign leader in an attempt to extract fake donations, highlighting the increasing sophistication of cyber scams. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348907-thai-pm-paetongtarn-targeted-by-scammers-using-ai-voice-cloning/ -
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Thai PM Paetongtarn Targeted by Scammers Using AI Voice Cloning
FILE - Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra talks to a reporter during a news conference at the government house in Bangkok, Thailand, Monday, Jan. 13, 2025. (The Government Spokesman Office via AP) In a stark revelation today, Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra disclosed that she narrowly escaped falling victim to a cunning scam involving AI voice cloning. The scammers impersonated a foreign leader in an attempt to extract fake donations, highlighting the increasing sophistication of cyber scams. During discussions on fiscal policies for 2026, Ms Paetongtarn shared her unsettling experience. She received a call from someone mimicking the voice of a prominent international leader, asserting that she had missed making a scheduled donation. An audio clip, convincingly matching the leader's voice, accompanied the request, complete with instructions directing her to an erroneous international payment link. "I want to warn people that I, myself, almost fell victim. This matter is important," the Prime Minister declared. Expressing her concern over these advanced fraudulent tactics, she announced that the Digital Economy and Society Ministry is now investigating the case. The scam began with an AI-generated message purporting to be from a foreign leader, proposing a collaboration with Prime Minister Paetongtarn. Responding casually with an "Okay," she thought little of it until a late-night call followed, which she missed as she was already asleep. The following morning, she sent an apologetic message for missing the call, after which the scammers escalated their ruse. They sent another AI-generated audio clip, urging her to donate, falsely stating that Thailand was the only ASEAN nation yet to contribute. The transaction instructions raised her suspicions, as the bank details pointed to an account abroad, confirming her doubts. Realising the scam, Ms Paetongtarn entrusted Deputy Prime Minister and Digital Economy Minister Prasert Jantararuangthong with the investigation. Notably, the scam utilised a foreign application rather than the more commonly used local Line app, complicating the tracking and investigation process. The Prime Minister's experience echoes a previous incident involving her father, Thaksin Shinawatra, who also faced a similar scam prior to his return to Thailand. In that case, a message claimed he was distributing cash using a voice message, which she instantly recognized as fraudulent, reported Bangkok Post. Emphasising the lesson learned, Ms Paetongtarn assured that neither she nor her administration would participate in such dubious financial dealings. Her experience serves as a potent reminder to the public to remain vigilant and sceptical of unsolicited communication, particularly those involving financial transactions. With current exchange rates, vigilance is vital amidst scams potentially siphoning large amounts of money abroad. -- 2025-01-15
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