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American Arrested in Chiang Mai Following Visa Overstay Crackdown

CHIANG MAI – Immigration officers in Chiang Mai arrested an American national for overstaying his visa on June 30. The operation took place in the Sri Phum area of the Mueang Chiang Mai District. Authorities acted quickly after receiving a tip from a concerned member of the public. This arrest is part of a broader […]

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24 Thai Nationals Linked to Scams Repatriated at Chiang Rai-Laos Border

CHIANG RAI – Authorities in Laos recently deported 24 Thai citizens back to their home country for alleged crimes. This specific group is strongly suspected of working with major call center scam networks abroad. The official handover took place at the 4th Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge located at the Chiang Rai – Laos border. Officials from […]

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Chinese Woman Wanted for $540 Million Investment Fraud Arrested in Chiang Mai

CHIANG MAI – Thai immigration police have arrested a 33-year-old Chinese woman hiding in the northern city of Chiang Mai. Authorities say the woman was running from a massive investment scam in her home country. The major fraud operation cost victims billions of Thai baht. The suspect, identified only as Ms. Zheg, was captured at […]

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Bali Cracks Down on Influencers and Tourists Bartering for Freebies on Visitor Visas

BALI, Indonesia – The Island of the Gods is sending a clear message to social media stars: trading posts for free meals and villa stays is illegal work, and rulebreakers will be sent packing. The Indonesian island is famous for its lush rice terraces, vibrant culture, and stunning beaches. But for a growing number of social media […]

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Myanmar Authorities Raid Tachileik Hotel, Arrest 400 Foreign Scammers

CHIANG RAI - Myanmar security authorities raided a well-known hotel in Tachileik and detained almost 400 foreign nationals linked to an online scam operation.

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Thailand Deports 40 Uyghurs to China, Ignoring Human Rights Warnings

Thailand authorities have confirmed that at least 40 Uyghurs have been deported to China, despite warnings from rights groups that they may be subjected to torture or death.

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