Tak, April 7th, 2025 — Border patrol officers in Mae Sot District, Tak Province, discovered seven Chinese nationals hiding in a forested area near the Thai-Myanmar border. The group was found without passports or identification. Through an interpreter, they reportedly admitted to working for a call center scam operation in Myawaddy, Karen State, Myanmar. They […]

Seven Chinese Call Center Workers Flee Harsh Conditions in Myanmar, Found in Tak
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Chiang Rai, February 28th, 2025 — Thai immigration officers raided a house in Mueang Chiang Rai district, arresting nine Chinese nationals linked to an online scam network. The suspects allegedly used fake social media accounts with attractive profiles to befriend victims, mainly from the U.S. and Canada, before tricking them into transferring money for cryptocurrency […]

Thai Police Bust Chinese Scam Gang Running Crypto Fraud in Chiang Rai
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Mae Hong Son, February 26th, 2025 — Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul addressed concerns over the Israeli presence in Pai, following discussions with the Israeli ambassador and relevant agencies. He confirmed that the situation remains normal, with rising tourist numbers boosting the local economy. Anutin dismissed rumors of an Israeli settlement, […]

Thai Minister Anutin Confirms No Israeli Settlement in Pai, Urges Cultural Understanding
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Tak, February 27th, 2025 – the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) launched a drone strike and ground assault on Myanmar military positions in Hpa-An, Karen State, just 1 km from the Thai border near in Tak. In response, the Myanmar military deployed an aircraft to drop three bombs on KNLA forces surrounding the Phlu Tu/1248 […]

Karen Forces Clash with Myanmar Army Near Thai Border, Thai Air Force on Alert
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Pai, February 22nd, 2025 – Mae Hong Son immigration officials reported a sharp rise in tourist arrivals to Pai, with 21,026 visitors recorded from February 1st to 20th—an increase of 3,264 compared to the same period in 2024.  British tourists remained the largest group, increasing from 3,819 to 4,278. The most significant jump came from […]

Israeli Embassy Warns Tourists to Follow Thai Laws After Recent Deportations
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Pai, February 21st, 2025 – Thai national media reported tensions continue to escalate in Pai, Mae Hong Son, following rising opposition to Israeli tourists since early February. The controversy began when four Israeli tourists caused a disturbance at Pai Hospital, leading to their arrest and deportation. The backlash has since expanded, with concerns over job […]

Israeli Tourists Address Online Allegations and Express Love for Thai People Amid Pai Community Backlash
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Mae Hong Son, February 7th, 2025 – Thai authorities deported four Israeli tourists after they allegedly attempted to force their way into the emergency room at Pai Hospital on February 2nd, disrupting medical staff and disturbing other patients. The incident occurred when doctors were reportedly treating an Israeli man injured in a motorcycle accident. The […]

Four Israeli Tourists Expelled and Deported for Disrupting Emergency Room in Pai
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TAK, February 4th, 2025 – A Bangkok-bound intercity bus from Chiang Mai crashed into a large tree in the median strip of Phahonyothin Road in Wang Chao district, Tak today. The accident killed two people and injured 35, including foreign tourists and bus staff. The deceased were identified as a 41-year-old female bus attendant, who […]

Fatal Bus Crash in Tak Kills 2, Injures 35, Including Foreign Tourists
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National — On January 16th, 2025, Col. Natthakorn Rueantip, the Commander of the Ratchamanu Task Force in Mae Sot, Tak Province, launched a joint operation with military, police, and local leaders to strengthen border security. The team erected multilingual posters in Thai, English, and Chinese at 12 key locations, warning against illegal job scams targeting […]

Thai Border Task Force Intensifies Anti-Crime Measures Amid Chinese Models Disappearance
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Mae Hong Son — On January 9th, 2025, Pol. Lt. Col. Suwit Boonyapen, a tourist police inspector in Mae Hong Son, reported that an American tourist, Mr. Daniel James Murphy, 68, was found after getting lost in the forest near Pai District. The Pai Rescue Unit, along with local villagers from Yapho village, conducted a […]

Lost in Pai: American Tourist Safely Rescued from Forest
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