Government House, June 19-The government warns people to beware of counterfeit banknotes. An epidemic has been found in 10 provinces, mostly in the Northeast. Notice before receiving If you miss it, don't continue using it. Up to 10 years imprisonment Selling with a maximum bribe of 1 hundred thousand
Ms. Trisulee Traisoranakul, Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office, said the Bank of Thailand (BOT) has warned that counterfeit banknotes are now found in 10 provinces, most of which are in the northeastern region, including Khon Kaen. Udon Thani, Kalasin, Roi Et, Maha Sarakham, Nong Bua Lamphu, Nakhon Ratchasima, Chaiyaphum, Mukdahan and Phetchabun. Nearby provinces and other areas across the country increase caution in accepting banknotes. especially the trader who must receive always paying banknotes
“The BOT has recommendations on the prevention of counterfeit banknotes. by observing every time before accepting banknotes There are many ways to observe such as touching the banknote paper that will be different from normal paper. It is strong, durable and not easily disintegrated. Because banknotes are made of paper with cotton fiber as the main component. Notice the embossed prints on the banknotes. The images and lines on the banknotes are clearly detailed. When you touch it with your fingertips, you will feel stumbled,” said the Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office.
Ms. Trisulee said that people can still observe with a light method. and notice the watermark which on real Thai banknotes, the watermark is a portrait of His Majesty the King When held against the light, both the front and back of the banknote can be clearly seen. In addition, the watermark has a special translucent Thai pattern number. In the case of real banknotes, numbers indicating the price type will be found hidden in the artificial pattern. For the 500-baht and 1,000-baht banknotes, the artificial flower pattern is printed with color-changing magnetic 3D ink. Inside the artificial flower pattern, there will be a number indicating the price type. when flipping banknotes up and down or flipping left and right will see the movement and change the colors, and the price of 100 baht, the artificial flower pattern, is printed with special inks. When the banknote is flipped back and forth, it will see a spark.
“In case of accidentally accepting counterfeit banknotes People must not continue to use. Due to the offense of using counterfeit banknotes under Section 245 of the Criminal Code, the penalty is imprisonment for not more than 10 years or a fine of not more than 200,000 baht, or both. However, it should be handed over to a commercial bank officer to be sent into the system for destruction. or send to the police and inform as much as possible about the identity and other information about the person who uses counterfeit banknotes For further investigation and arrest, or inform the Bank of Thailand, call 0 2356 7987," said Deputy Spokesman for the Prime Minister's Office.
Ms. Trisulee said that if it is the case that people have informed the source of the production or the source of counterfeit banknotes selling. leading to the investigation and arrest of the perpetrators Will receive bribes according to the Ministry of Finance's regulations on paying bribes and rewards for the arrest of forgery of banknotes and coins (2nd edition), B.E. 2529 in 2 cases: 1) in the event that the accused is caught and the medium is equipment Pay bribes at a rate of not more than 30 percent of the price of equipment as assessed by the Treasury Department or the BOT, as the case may be. but not more than 100,000 baht and the medium is counterfeit banknotes The bribe will not exceed 30% of the face value of counterfeit banknotes or coins that are caught. but must not exceed 100,000 baht. Those interested can learn more about how to observe banknotes at https://bit.ly/BOT_banknotes.-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency