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Thai officials raid Chinese-run restaurants in currency investigation

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Thai officials raided Chinese-run restaurants in Bangkok to investigate claims by a Chinese influencer that some establishments refused Thai baht, insisting on Chinese yuan for payments.
Authorities found no evidence of currency refusal, but arrested six Chinese nationals for visa overstay and lack of work permits.
The Chinese influencer, 'Jaidee Bing,' defended his report against online criticism, stating one restaurant only accepted yuan via digital platforms, forcing him to pay an extra charge.
He clarified his intention was to highlight illegal practices by a specific eatery, urging foreign entrepreneurs to comply with Thai law, rather than to generalize about all Chinese in Thailand.