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Thu 30 Jan 21:00 (id: 716) Thai Hamas hostages released The five Thai citizens that have been held hostages by Hamas since the brutal attack against Israel October 3 2023 were released. Before returning, they are undergoing medical controls and care.

Wed 29 Jan 14:35 (id: 700) Online SCAM in focus. Thai bank customers lost more than 60 billion baht to online financial scams in the past two years alone, according to the Bank of Thailand. They are losing an estimated 60-70 million baht a day to cybercrimes of various forms. As a foreigner who just got my first Thai debit card after several years here, I can confirm that the process was incredibly difficult and required close to 50 signatures at the bank. The fear and efforts against money laundering are extensive.

Tue 28 Jan 11:50 (id: 699) AQI free transportation campaign issues The effort to reduce air pollution through reduced car traffic, through the decision to support free BTS, Airport link, MRT and more - has led to heavy congestion at these certain times. If you have a critical deadline or need to fit in a flight - add extra time to your trip just to be on the safe side.

Mon 27 Jan 12:15 (id: 702) Suvarnabhumi SCAM initiative The Thai Immigration Bureau, Suvarnabhumi Airport Authority, and related agencies convened to implement measures enhancing airport safety and combating call center scams. The initiative follows directives from the National Police Chief to address rising concerns about tourist safety. Key measures include thorough checks on foreign arrivals to prevent criminal activities and scams. Authorities will also monitor car rental services and tourist travel data, especially for those heading to border areas, with immediate coordination with local police if risks are detected.