Japan · Bangkok Post
Japan travel scam tops B4m in damages as state steps in
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The Tourism Department is helping victims of fraudulent and illegal tours visiting Japan to file civil lawsuits, as total damages now exceed 4 million baht.
Key facts
- The Tourism Department is helping victims of fraudulent and illegal tours visiting Japan to file civil lawsuits, as total damages now exceed 4 million baht.
- A travel page called Japon Japan on Facebook received complaints for defrauding travellers, claiming to book services such as trains, flights and hotels in Japan, though the bookings were not delivered as promised following payment.
- The operator may be subject to a two-year jail term, a fine of 500,000 baht, or both.
- Jaturon Phakdeewanit, director of the Tourism Department, said it opened a channel for victims to file complaints in this case.
Summary
A travel page called Japon Japan on Facebook received complaints for defrauding travellers, claiming to book services such as trains, flights and hotels in Japan, though the bookings were not delivered as promised following payment.
Jaturon Phakdeewanit, director of the Tourism Department, said it opened a channel for victims to file complaints in this case.