Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed appreciation to Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra for Thailand's efforts to combat scam centers operating along the Thai-Myanmar border, which target Chinese citizens. The two leaders emphasized the importance of strengthened cooperation to address this growing security concern.
Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed gratitude to visiting Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Thursday for the 'strong measures' Thailand has implemented against scam centers preying on Chinese citizens. These scam compounds have proliferated along the Thai-Myanmar border, employing trafficked foreigners who are coerced into defrauding their compatriots. Analysts estimate that this illicit industry generates billions of dollars in revenue.
Several Chinese nationals have been rescued from these compounds, raising concerns among tourists that they could be targeted next. China represents a crucial market for Thailand as it endeavors to revitalize its tourism sector following the COVID-19 pandemic. According to state broadcaster China Central Television, during their meeting in Beijing, Xi stated: 'China appreciates the strong measures taken by Thailand to combat online gambling and phone and online scams.' He further emphasized the need for 'continued strengthening of cooperation in security, law enforcement and judicial cooperation' to 'protect people's lives and property.'Concurrently, 61 individuals rescued from scam centers in Myanmar were repatriated to Thailand. Defense Ministry spokesman Thanathip Sawangsang informed Agence France-Presse (AFP) that the group consisted of approximately 34 Chinese citizens and nationals from Indonesia, Ethiopia, and other African countries. Paetongtarn reassured Xi that 'the safety of people and tourists visiting Thailand is the government's highest priority,' as stated in a press release from her office. She added that 'Thailand is ready to enhance cooperation with China to tackle crimes transiting through Thailand and to systematically warn about potential threats.' Bangkok has classified these scam centers as a 'national security issue.' On Wednesday, Thai authorities severed the electricity supply to five areas in Myanmar suspected of hosting fraud centers. In January, Chinese actor Wang Xing was reportedly rescued from a cyber fraud center in Myanmar. Following his alleged kidnapping, the number of Chinese tourists visiting Thailand during the Lunar New Year holiday significantly decreased compared to previous years
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