Scam call centres crisis on agenda as Thai PM Paetongtarn heads to China

The call-centre gang crisis has become a significant political issue, further complicated by Thailand’s human trafficking status. - Photo: The Nation/ANN file

BANGKOK: Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra will make a landmark official visit to China from February 5-8, marking the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations.

Her meetings with President Xi Jinping are expected to strengthen ties with focus on greater cooperation, including addressing a growing issue that has become a major challenge for the Thai government: call-centre scams.