Thai Govt Warns Against Improper Donation Solicitations, Citing Fraud and Money Laundering Penalties
The Thai government has warned that soliciting donations without proper authorization could lead to severe penalties, including up to 20 years in prison, if deemed fraudulent or involved in money laundering. The government plans to strictly crack down on donation drives based on false information or concealment of facts.
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