China’s embassy in Thailand has warned citizens to carefully plan their trips and pay extra attention to transport security following a string of high-profile kidnappings targeting Chinese nationals.
Online influencers and artists were also advised to remain vigilant against high-paying job scams operating in Thailand in the latest such warning issued on Friday.
There have been a number of high-profile incidents in recent months in which online celebrities and travellers were kidnapped in Thailand and trafficked to scam syndicates in Myanmar.
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The Bangkok embassy urged travellers to “pay attention to transport arranged by others” and “plan their itinerary and choose licensed transport and legal operators”, while being “careful not to take any free rides from acquaintances or strangers” alike.
Individuals should also refuse sudden changes to venues or travel routes and keep their families informed of their whereabouts, Friday’s notice posted to the embassy website said.