How did my personal details get shared after booking flights, insurance, and accommodation in Thailand?

@Maxim **********

read what i said earlier, it was a shakedown pure and simple. I know what the real facts were not what was written in the news, or reported on the TV.

Yes i know Grace is still working there.

@Michael *******

Your OP was not necessary. They are world-class and we both know how stupid this story was. Grace is the most honest Thai agent ive ever spoken to.

@Maxim **********

Why ? they are the best but there are always risks, everybody spouting off they are world class. When we all know its not 100% above board.

The Admins in this group will never promote agencies, we allow the questions.

Now the original question is why is this company spamming me ?

Why because they own the website that looks like the official website.

Dont know which i dont like the most spammers or agents.

If you dont like it there are a few other visa groups which happily promote agents usually because they are involved in the agencies themselves, they will welcome you with open arms

@Michael *******

Nobody is promoting agent in this comment section. We're simply trying to help OP figure out the email he got. If anything, you brought the story in a snarky way knowing fair well the sensational aspect of the article. A story that could easily be misinterpreted by people with very little experience. Also, you are old enough to not need an agent, so obv your snobbism toward agents and people who use them is understandable. Let me remind you that the group was created by Garrett. I've been here since Day 1. The reason why he created the group was because the bigger group was run by dictatorial admin with no care for freedom of speech. This group is a safe space for alternative solutions and discussions that don't get censored or closed comments. Promotions of agents have never been allowed, rightfully so. Nothing said here promotes such agent, as mentioned at the beginning of my post. The "if you don't like it here... blabla", is typical, but not impressive. There is no need for doubling down on the snarkiness. You are just an admin, nothing else, not above nor below anyone else.

@Jaye *******

its wasnt fake, it was a shakedown by authorities looking for a bigger action of the pie.

All passport stamps are reflected digitally so guy with passport goes to airport and checks in at Bangkok hotel instead which will be the likely scenario so ask yourself how likely is it they have been using fake stamps for over a 5 years or so? Really is not rocket science and surprised most folk on here actually fall for some of the nonsense these papers come up with each day.

@Michael *******

it was fake because at the time I had money with them for a service they completed as expected and unless we are talking about another institution this one was very open at the time. Maybe I should read online hack pieces more often and pretend they have more power over me than my own experience but then I would only be as confused as those who read stuff like that so it does feel like the matrix at times.

@Jaye *******

i will get you the bangkok post article then. That was just first one popped up.

It was also on Thai TV news as well.

@Michael *******

BP only scribbles down what they are told to so they do not investigate they just report..

@Jaye *******

lol discredit anything that doesnt back you up. Channel 5 news i think did good story on it was a lot more detailed than Bangkok post.

Thai Visa have reputation for being probably best in Thailand but its not 100 % legal and there have been cases where an immigration officer has been busted and then all his stamps were investigated. No point looking for link you will just say its codswallop

@Michael *******

The 'official' link for AQ hotels that people have been posting. You have to fill out some details before you can book anything through the link.

@Steve ******

yes i dont think its official

@Michael *******

Probably not.

@Steve ******

at bottom in faded writing is name of company 5555