Thailand Scams and Safety
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Thailand faces multiple issues, including a bizarre incident at Meta's office involving a squirrel and a reported birth-certificate scam linked to Chinese nationals. The country also grapples with dangerous road conditions, particularly for motorcyclists in Bangkok, while also resolving a seafood trade dispute with Malaysia.
US aircraft carrier arrives in Thailand after 286 days at sea
After 286 days at sea, the nuclear-powered USS Abraham Lincoln finally reached Thailand on Wednesday, greeted by tugboats as it entered Laem Chabang port. Dozens of warplanes stood on the flight deck while the carrier made its first port call in nine months. The ship carries about 5,000 sailors and Marines, who are heading to the resort city of Pattaya for rest and recreation. The stop follows the…
After more than 200 days at sea, US aircraft carrier arrives in Thailand
The USS Abraham Lincoln reached Thailand’s Laem Chabang port after more than 200 days at sea, including a long deployment in the Middle East. The voyage has coincided with reports of mental health con…
Thailand sentences activist to two years over royal motorcade livestream
A Thai court sentenced 25-year-old activist Tantawan Tuatulanon to two years in prison after finding that a livestream near a royal motorcade defamed the monarchy. Her lawyer immediately said she woul…
Thailand to halve visa-free stays for dozens of countries, including Singapore
Thailand is sharply shortening visa-free stays for tourists from dozens of countries, saying the change will help curb crimes involving foreign nationals. From Sept. 15, visitors from 60 countries and…
