The arrest of the suspects was the result of an expanded investigation that saw police arrest five members of a call centre gang last year. Police also found that Mr Chen had a five-year visa as he was a member of the Thailand Privilege Card scheme, formerly known as the Thailand Elite card. "We are concentrating on criminals who enter the nation with Thailand Privilege Card visas. He said the Thailand Elite card was issued by the Thailand Privilege Card Company Limited, which is under the supervision of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). "Before being eligible for the privilege card, a background check on one's financial sources should also be required," he said.

Source: Bangkok Post May 13, 2024 15:12 UTC