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Biometrics is becoming used more and more in Thailand especially by Thai Law Enforcement and Immigration which has resulted in another arrest of a foreign criminal hiding out on one of the southern islands.

A recent tragedy in Thailand involved the death of the owner of a Cannabis shop who was shot during a brawl in which the shop owner tried to intervene to calm the situation.

The issue of mule accounts in the context of banking has now actually resulted in a foreigner being apprehended for using a mule account which is positive news for the Banking sector in Thailand.

Thailand and US authorities are working together to combat a scam network which appears to involve an associate of Hun Sen, that seems to stretch through Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar and has inflicted huge losses.

Thai Law Enforcement takes the issue of protecting children very seriously and will go after those who exploit children as seen in the crackdown on a cat grooming shop which was being used as a front for illicit activities.

Thai Law Enforcement unexpectedly uncovered a large stash of weapons whilst investigating a traffic accident which most likely could lead to stricter scrutiny especially with regards to Immigration.

A recent article has indicated that a large number of foreigners in Phuket have been apprehended for working without proper authorization which Thai Law enforcement takes very seriously.

Thai Law Enforcement takes the issue of protecting children very seriously and any criminal who thinks they can come to Thailand to prey on children or hide out, should rethink their decision as they will be apprehended..

Thai Law Enforcement has become more strict about foreigners behaving badly in Thailand whereby foreigners should understand that verbally insulting Public Officials is also considered punishable in Thailand..

Issues regarding foreigner nationals who work or provide advice in occupations that are restricted only to Thai nationals can cause serious problems which could lead to difficult consequences.