PATTAYA, Thailand— A passport fraud including over 100 foreign travelers who had actually registered in language classes in Pattaya was exposed by the authorities on December 20, 2023. The travelers, from more than 10 various nations, stated they had actually offered their passports and paid about 32,000 Thai Baht to a representative, who was presented by Ms. Supawadee, 33, to extend their visas at the migration workplace, however they never ever got their passports back. A few of them were required to overstay their visas in the kingdom and dealt with legal effects.
The travelers attempted to call the representative and get their passports back, however to no obtain. The fraud was exposed when Ms. Chanidapha Thowasakul, 36, an agent of the language school, and more than 30 foreign nationals, notified the authorities that Ms. Supawadee had actually taken their passports and had actually apparently discarded a number of more coming from other travelers.
They then organized a conference with Supawadee, who accepted return their passports without needing to reimburse the cash spent for the services. Nevertheless, the conference ended up being a tactic, as the authorities who accompanied the group to the firm nabbed Supawadee and brought her to the police headquarters for questioning.
Ms. Supawadee rejected any participation in the fraud and declared that she was just an intermediary. The authorities are examining the case and event proof to determine and detain the primary offender. The authorities are likewise helping the travelers to get brand-new passports and solve their visa problems.
