Government clarifies rumors of Chinese tourists being deceived, reaffirms strict safety measures in Thailand

Published 2026-10-21

Regarding the news circulating about Chinese tourists being deceived and sent to the border area, Mr. Surasak Phancharoenworakul has recently expressed concern and raised observations about the incident, confirming that Thailand places the utmost importance on safety measures for all tourists.

Preliminary investigations indicate that such issues have not occurred with tourists from other countries, reflecting that Thailand's safety management system remains of a high standard and is internationally recognized. Regarding the incident involving Chinese tourists, Thai authorities believe that they may have been deceived at the point of origin before traveling to Thailand.

Relevant agencies are urgently investigating the facts to identify the source of this operation, focusing on how this group of tourists was deceived and who is behind it, in order to prevent a recurrence and build confidence for tourists traveling in the future.

Furthermore, the Thai government continues to uphold its policy of welcoming tourists and focuses on providing convenience alongside strict security. The public and tourists are advised to follow information from official government agencies to prevent panic caused by potentially inaccurate information.

Sources: thestandard.co

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