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A quick Google search throws up a heap of outfits offering fast track immigration baggage and customs services. Reviews are mixed and some are obviously false. So, looking for personal recommendations for a company that deliver the advertised service. Arriving at the end of February at approximately 8.30 pm if that makes any difference. Thanks 🙏 -
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Pattaya Police Raid Villa, Arrest 12 Chinese Nationals Running Cross-Border Loan Sharking Op
Pictures from raid. Thai authorities have arrested 12 Chinese nationals in Pattaya for operating an illegal cross-border online loan business. The group, which had been running its operation from a pool villa, was caught in a raid led by senior police officers from Chonburi province. The operation was conducted under a search warrant issued by the Pattaya Provincial Court. More than 20 officers, including tourist police and immigration officials, searched a lavish villa spanning over one rai in Nong Pla Lai, Bang Lamung district. The property comprised a large two-storey house and two smaller buildings. During the raid, police arrested 11 men and one woman, all Chinese nationals. Officers seized 10 computers, 61 mobile phones, passports, electronic banking cards, and a sum of cash. A search of the computers revealed an active online loan business with a large turnover. One of the suspects, speaking through a translator, admitted that they had been renting the villa for 150,000 baht per month since August 2024. Their scheme involved offering high-interest loans via the WeChat application to customers in China, with loan amounts ranging from 2,000 to 3,000 yuan (approximately 10,000–15,000 baht). The group charged an exorbitant interest rate of 30%. Employees reportedly earned monthly salaries between 15,000 and 20,000 baht, plus commissions. Before relocating to Thailand, the group had operated in Dubai for five years but moved due to the high cost of living. Police Colonel Chatree Suksiri, Deputy Commander of Chonburi Provincial Police, stated that most of the suspects had entered Thailand on tourist and student visas. Two individuals were found to have overstayed their visas. They now face charges of working illegally in Thailand, with further investigations ongoing to uncover additional offences and identify the leaders behind this transnational fraud scheme. -- 2025-02-08 -
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Qatar Vows to Free Last Thai Hostage Held by Hamas
Qatar. Picture courtesy: Wikipedia In a continued display of diplomatic resolve, Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reaffirmed its steadfast commitment to securing the release of the final Thai hostage held by Hamas. This pledge underscores Qatar's vital role as a mediator in the ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel. Majed Muhammad Hassan Abdullah al-Ansari, an adviser to Qatar's Prime Minister, confirmed this dedication in a conversation with Bangkok Post. "We are determined to do everything within our power to ensure the safe return of this hostage to their family," he stated, highlighting Qatar's persistent efforts on the diplomatic front. From the onset of the conflict, Qatar has leveraged its influential position to mediate and aid in the release of Thai captives. This initiative began with negotiations that led to a ceasefire, allowing for the release of the first 23 Thai hostages in November 2023. Despite a subsequent collapse of the truce, Qatar once again marshalled its resources, this time collaborating with Egypt and the United States, to broker another ceasefire. This latest truce facilitated the release of an additional five Thai hostages on 30 January. Dr Ansari emphasised the tireless efforts of the Qatari diplomatic corps, working relentlessly to safeguard civilians caught in the conflict's crossfire—particularly Thai workers, who remain uninvolved yet deeply affected by the hostilities. "Seeing these hostages reunited with their families was profoundly rewarding for us," he commented. The liberation of the remaining Thai hostage, however, remains elusive due to the complex and fraught backdrop of Israeli-Hamas relations. Dr Ansari acknowledged the pervasive distrust and historical hostilities that complicate negotiations, especially when it comes to delicate matters like hostage exchanges. These factors have continually tested Qatar's mediating role, requiring a careful balancing act to ensure commitments are met and agreements honourably executed. "The confirmation of hostage swaps often occurs at the eleventh hour, demanding intensive coordination with all parties involved," Dr Ansari explained. Despite these hurdles, he expressed relief that the Thai hostages were part of the release initiative but noted the work is not yet complete, with one Thai family still anxiously awaiting their loved one's return. "We remain resolute and dedicated to our mission, even if it concerns a single hostage," Dr Ansari assured, reaffirming Qatar's commitment to its humanitarian responsibilities in the region. As efforts intensify, Qatar's vigilant diplomacy could pave the way for a peaceful resolution and end to this troubling chapter for the remaining Thai hostage's family, as reported by Bangkok Post. -- 2025-02-08 -
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Sin city: Brit beaten by furious Thai bar girls over unpaid bill (video)
I never have a tab. When I get a drink I pay for it right on the spot. He’s lucky it wasn’t worse. I have never had any problems. Usually the other way around -
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