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Expat Discontent in Thailand
It's that same 'all in your head' baloney. A 'blaming the victim' and 'it's all you' argument. It's annoying to hear that response for every problem. -
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Cannabis - Medical Use Certificate - What's Your Plan?
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 31 July 2025
18 Foreign Nationals Arrested in Chiang Mai for Running Fraudulent Call Centre Picture courtesy of Workpoint. Eighteen foreign nationals, 12 Chinese and 6 Myanmar citizens, have been arrested in Chiang Mai after police raided a pool villa being used as a base for a sophisticated call centre scam targeting Chinese nationals. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1368320-18-foreign-nationals-arrested-in-chiang-mai-for-running-fraudulent-call-centre/ -
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Will Trump TACO Again on Tariffs?
The U.S. still hasn’t secured trade deals with Mexico, India, China, Canada, South Korea, or Brazil, six of the world’s largest and most strategically important economies. Together, these countries represent roughly 40 percent of the global population, making them essential players in both U.S. and global trade. Their absence from any formal agreements is a glaring gap in the current administration’s trade strategy. In the case of China, both sides appear to have agreed to delay negotiations by another month, effectively kicking the can down the road again. And unless Trump pulls another “TACO” maneuver to delay tariffs again with these other six critical countries, the situation is looking increasingly shaky, especially with August first just a day away. Beyond that, there are well over 100 other countries that still have no trade agreements in place with the U.S. After six months in office, that raises serious doubts about the administration’s progress on global trade. So far, Trump’s only two major trade deals are with Japan and Europe, which together account for only about one billion people, or just 12.5 percent of the global population. When you step back and look at the numbers, the footprint is remarkably narrow. Especially considering that roughly 70 percent of the global population relevant to trade still falls outside having formed any formal trade deals with the U.S. Still winning? -
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Crime 18 Foreign Nationals Arrested in Chiang Mai for Running Fraudulent Call Centre
Picture courtesy of Workpoint. Eighteen foreign nationals, 12 Chinese and 6 Myanmar citizens, have been arrested in Chiang Mai after police raided a pool villa being used as a base for a sophisticated call centre scam targeting Chinese nationals. The operation was led by Pol. Maj. Gen. Thawatchai Phongwiwatchai, Deputy Commissioner of Provincial Police Region 5, along with cybercrime suppression teams and related agencies. Acting on a search warrant issued by the Chiang Mai Provincial Court, officers stormed the property in Moo 2, Huai Sai subdistrict, Mae Rim district, where they discovered extensive evidence of online fraud activity. Inside the villa, police seized 8 computers, 32 mobile phones and a large quantity of SIM cards used to communicate with victims in China. The gang allegedly operated 24 hours a day, living and working entirely within the rented property for the past three months. Police reported that the suspects lured victims through social media pages and mobile apps, posing as airline or bank representatives. Victims were deceived into transferring money under the pretext of resolving fictitious issues. In many cases, they were tricked into revealing personal data, including banking information and one-time passwords (OTPs), which were then used to access accounts and transfer funds to criminal networks. The suspects were reportedly paid monthly salaries ranging from 50,000–100,000, depending on their role in the operation. As police moved in, several suspects attempted to flee, with some leaping from the second floor of the villa. Eight individuals were injured during the escape attempt, one sustaining a broken leg and requiring hospital treatment. Others suffered minor injuries, including bruises and abrasions. All suspects were ultimately apprehended at the scene. According to police, many of the Chinese suspects entered Thailand using tourist and student visas, while some were in the country illegally. Authorities believe the group is connected to a wider transnational cybercrime network and are currently working to identify the masterminds and expand the investigation. “This is not an isolated case,” said Pol. Maj. Gen. Thawatchai. “We are pursuing leads that point to a much larger international criminal organisation behind this operation.” The case underscores growing concerns about the use of Thailand as a base for cyber scams. Adapted by Asean Now from Workpoint 2025-07-31 -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 31 July 2025
Bangkok Police Meet with AFP to Discuss Australian Study Visit Scheme Picture courtesy of SiamRath. Senior officers from Bangkok Metropolitan Police Division 9 met last week with representatives from the Australian Federal Police (AFP) to discuss an ongoing exchange programme aimed at improving police station management systems and community engagement. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1368319-bangkok-police-meet-with-afp-to-discuss-australian-study-visit-scheme/
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