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Thailand's Tourism Boom: 5.5 Million Visitors and $8B Revenue
and yet again, to repeat "How does that turn away quality tourists ?" -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Friday 21 February 2025
Bus Overturns on Phuket-Phatthalung Route, Leaving 11 Injured, Three-Year-Old Critical A Phuket-Phatthalung bus driver lost control and rolled on its side, at the Khao Po Curve in Phang Nga, injuring multiple passengers, including a critically injured three-year-old child. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352440-bus-overturns-on-phuket-phatthalung-route-leaving-11-injured-three-year-old-critical/ -
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Why do The Cars sound like Boston? Anybody know?
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Chinese-Thai Pair Arrested for Alleged ฿91m Romance Scam
Picture courtesy: Bangkok Post A Chinese national and her Thai partner have been apprehended in a Bang Phli district housing estate over allegations of orchestrating a complex romance-investment scam that reportedly defrauded victims of 91 million baht. Authorities have identified the suspects as Zhou Zhou, aged 29, and 31-year-old Alisa Lamkrathok from Nakhon Ratchasima. Their arrest occurred at the Indy 4 estate in tambon Bang Kaew on Wednesday, confirmed Pol Maj Gen Theeradet Thumsuthee, Deputy Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Bureau. During the search, police uncovered 102 bank passbooks, 70 debit cards, approximately 1,000 SIM cards, four mobile phones, a laptop, and a Toyota Yaris. These items are believed to be connected to a series of romance scams that lured victims into fraudulent investment schemes. One such scheme tricked a victim into investing in what was presented as a TikTok shop based in Singapore. Initial returns were provided, bolstering trust before subsequent investments vanished. The suspects reportedly converted the illicit gains into bitcoin, utilising a prominent Thai digital currency exchange. Zhou, unable to communicate in Thai, recruited her partner, Alisa, to handle local operations. Zhou allegedly persuaded Alisa to resign from her teaching career to assist in recruiting individuals to open mule bank accounts and digital wallets. Pol Maj Gen Theeradet highlighted that the 102 bank passbooks seized were linked to 132 online fraud complaints, cumulatively claiming losses of 91.2 million baht. Separate operations saw police detain three additional Thai individuals. Two of these were attempting to facilitate the opening of a bank account at a hotel tied to the activities of Zhou's network, further implicating them in the suspected scheme. The authorities' continued efforts underline a commitment to cracking down on such sophisticated scams, which exploit digital platforms to disguise illegal activities. Victims, often targeted through romance scams, are persuaded to invest in non-existent ventures, highlighting the importance of vigilance and skepticism in online financial dealings, reported Bangkok Post. -- 2025-02-21 -
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Israeli Community in Pai Faces Immigration Scrutiny
Picture courtesy: Bangkok Post The Immigration Bureau of Thailand has turned its attention to the activities of Israelis residing in Pai, a picturesque tourist hub in northern Thailand. Prompted by a series of local complaints, authorities aim to verify the visa and work permit status of Israeli nationals in Mae Hong Son province, following concerns over possible legal violations. Pol Col Thanathorn Khamthiang, Deputy Commander of Immigration Division 3, confirmed that immigration officers have been directed to collaborate with local police to investigate these issues. This move seeks to ascertain whether any Israelis have overstayed their visas, undertaken unpermitted work, or breached other legal frameworks. Pol Col Thanathorn emphasized the seriousness of the potential repercussions for those found infringing Thai law, particularly underlining that tourist visa holders are strictly prohibited from working. In recent inquiries, no evidence of Israelis overstaying their visas surfaced. Typically, they hold 60-day visas with an option for a 30-day extension, allowing them a maximum stay of 90 days—adequate for most tourists, stated Pol Col Thanathorn. There has been notable online chatter regarding the influx of Israelis in Pai. A circulating claim suggested that 30,000 Israelis entered Mae Hong Son last year. However, Pol Col Thanathorn clarified these figures, citing recent surveys indicating 1,200 to 1,500 Israeli visitors arrive per month, peaking at no more than 3,000 during the cooler months. Recently, immigration authorities conducted an inspection at a community centre frequently used for Jewish gatherings. During this event, approximately 200 to 300 Israelis were present for prayers and meals. The inspection concluded with no legal violations detected. Despite this, tensions in Pai have been heightened by several incidents involving Israeli nationals. Most notably, a group of four Israelis recently sparked public ire after vandalising the emergency room at Pai Hospital. This incident occurred when they forced entry to visit a fellow Israeli injured in a motorcycle accident. Consequently, the culprits were fined ฿3,000 (about THB 3,000) each, had their tourist visas voided, and were deported back to Israel. Furthermore, they received lifetime bans from re-entering Thailand, reported Bangkok Post. -- 2025-02-21
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