Living as a Single Farang in the Jungle: The Story of Cheating, Forgery, Theft, Abuse of Trust (9)
This true story takes place in Thailand. But Lung addie wants to emphasize that it could happen anywhere in the world, in Belgium as well as in the Netherlands. It takes place in the world of insurance and investments, so it's about MONEY, the sludge of the earth. Part 9 today.
Living as a Single Farang in the Jungle: The Story of Cheating, Forgery, Theft, Breach of Trust (7+8)
This true story takes place in Thailand. But Lung addie wants to emphasize that it could happen anywhere in the world, in Belgium as well as in the Netherlands. It takes place in the world of insurance and investments, so it's about MONEY, the sludge of the earth. Today part 7 + 8.
Living as a Single Farang in the Jungle: The Story of Cheating, Forgery, Theft, Abuse of Trust (6)
This true story takes place in Thailand. But Lung addie wants to emphasize that it could happen anywhere in the world, in Belgium as well as in the Netherlands. It takes place in the world of insurance and investments, so it's about MONEY, the sludge of the earth. Part 6 today.
Living as a Single Farang in the Jungle: The Story of Cheating, Forgery, Theft, Abuse of Trust (5)
This true story takes place in Thailand. But Lung addie wants to emphasize that it could happen anywhere in the world, in Belgium as well as in the Netherlands. It takes place in the world of insurance and investments, so it's about MONEY, the sludge of the earth. Part 5 today.
Living as a Single Farang in the Jungle: The Story of Cheating, Forgery, Theft, Abuse of Trust (4)
This true story takes place in Thailand. But Lung addie wants to emphasize that it could happen anywhere in the world, in Belgium as well as in the Netherlands. It takes place in the world of insurance and investments, so it's about MONEY, the sludge of the earth. Today part 4, the investigation.
Living as a Single Farang in the Jungle: The Story of Cheating, Forgery, Theft, Abuse of Trust (3)
This true story takes place in Thailand. But Lung addie wants to emphasize that it could happen anywhere in the world, in Belgium as well as in the Netherlands. It takes place in the world of insurance and investments, so it's about MONEY, the sludge of the earth. Part 3 today.
Living as a Single Farang in the Jungle: The Story of Cheating, Forgery, Theft, Abuse of Trust (2)
This true story takes place in Thailand. But Lung addie wants to emphasize that it could happen anywhere in the world, in Belgium as well as in the Netherlands. It takes place in the world of insurance and investments, so it's about MONEY, the sludge of the earth. Part 2 today.
Living as a Single Farang in the Jungle: The Story of Cheating, Forgery, Theft, Abuse of Trust (1)
This true story takes place in Thailand. But Lung addie wants to emphasize that it could happen anywhere in the world, in Belgium as well as in the Netherlands. It takes place in the world of insurance and investments, so it's about MONEY, the sludge of the earth.
Jet set monk Wirapol arrested
After spending a few years abroad and finally the United States, the “Jetset monk” is back in Thailand. He was arrested in the United States in 2016 and extradited to Thailand last year. Not a smart move by this monk to flee to a country where there is a possibility of deportation.
Police raid five temples: 5 monks arrested
At six o'clock yesterday morning, XNUMX special police forces raided five temples. Six prominent monks, including members of the Sangha Supreme Council and well-known activist monk Phra Buddha Isara, were detained.
The police again detained 64 foreigners at different locations who had an ED visa, mainly Africans. Some of them had entered the country illegally and were staying in Thailand on a student visa.
The amulet deception in the Kathu temple
There is no country in the world where so many "lucky" and "magical" amulets are traded as in Thailand. Joseph Jongen wrote that years ago in a story on this blog, entitled: “Amulets, superstition or supernatural power”
Criminal Gerard U. can whistle at his villa in Hua Hin
The Apeldoorn criminal Gerard U. has permanently lost his expensive villa in Hua Hin. Thanks to a court ruling in Thailand, creditors of U. can sell the villa.
Insurers tracked down no less than 10.001 fraudsters last year, about 20 percent more than in 2015, when just over 8.000 insurance fraudsters were caught. The detected cases involved a total amount of more than 83 million euros. Twice as many cases of travel insurance fraud were detected in the first half of this year as in the same period last year. People between the ages of 25 and 35 in particular invent theft of belongings during the holidays.
Foreign scam gang kills thousands in Thailand
The police have arrested 44 people who are part of a scam gang during raids in call centers. The suspects come from China and Taiwan. The scammers have claimed thousands of victims, including Chinese and Thai in multiple countries. A total of 100 million baht is said to have been embezzled. The police believe that five Thai people are also involved in the case, they were responsible for the electronics and opened bank accounts.
Temples in disrepute after fraud and corruption
Recently, a scandal came to light in which officials and monks embezzled a total of 60 million baht from the temple maintenance fund. The corruption has damaged the image of many well-known temples.
Luxury cars stolen from England smuggled to Thailand
The Thai Federal Police (DSI) has discovered ten of the 42 mostly exclusive cars stolen in England and smuggled into Thailand. They have been discovered in car showrooms.