China’s embassy issues fresh Thailand travel alert over kidnappings, job scams

South China Morning Post - Oct 17, 2026

China’s embassy in Thailand has warned citizens to carefully plan their trips and pay extra attention to transport security following a string of high-profile kidnappings targeting Chinese nationals. Online influencers and artists were also advised to remain vigilant against high-paying job scams operating in Thailand in the latest such warning issued on Friday. There have been a number of high-profile incidents in recent months in which online celebrities and travellers were kidnapped in...

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LTO suspends license of Makati driver for blocking a pedestrian lane

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China’s embassy issues fresh Thailand travel alert over kidnappings, job scams

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A rare family of barn owls moved into Manhattan's Upper West Side. New Yorkers are captivated

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LTO suspends license of Makati driver for blocking a pedestrian lane

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