Chinese Student Rescued from Ransom Threat in Pattaya Within 30 Minutes
A 19-year-old Chinese student in Pattaya was safely rescued from a hotel within 30 minutes by the Royal Thai Immigration Mobile Unit after his family received ransom demands and threats of harm. The operation ensured the student's safety and addressed the threats made to his parents.
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