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Thailand's military government plans to track foreigners' every move through their phones
Any foreigner stepping foot in Thailand may soon have their movements closely tracked by the country's military dictatorship thanks to a new plan to require a special tracking SIM card for visitors of any kind. Anyone who doesn't hold a Thai passport would be required to use the new SIM card, the country's telecom authority announced last week. The plan, which could be enacted within six months, has been justified by authorities who cite the country's fight against terrorism and crime.
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Yeah....good luck with that Thailand. 30 million visitors a year....and they all have to replace their SIM card?
As an expat here for over 15 years I partially understand the Thai government's concern - there are many losers that come here. Having said that I am very concerned that foreigners have been singled out...most criminals in Thailand are Thai nationals, several of them in high positions as the new government is divulging every week. Almost every country is covered by CCTV, both inside and outside. I'm happy to be very old, I'm out soon!