Listen to this articleA drone view taken in October 2025 shows a compound in Takeo province that is said to be one of many scam centres operating in Cambodia. (Photo: Reuters)CHANTHABURI - Twenty-nine Thai nationals — 14 women and 15 men — have been rescued from illegal scam operations in Cambodia and returned safely to Thailand to emotional reunions with their families following joint coordination between Thai and Cambodian authorities. According to Pol Maj Gen Padungsak, the 29 Thais had contacted the embassy between Nov 27, 2025 and Jan 9 this year. Officials said the victims had been deceived into taking jobs linked to scam centres operating in several locations across Cambodia. “I would like to warn the public, especially young people, to be extremely cautious when seeking jobs online,” Mr Panyapong said.

Source: Bangkok Post January 14, 2026 15:08 UTC