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Thai PM rejects French man’s deportation appeal

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has rejected French national Kevin Dimino's appeal against an order to deport him from Thailand, according to a letter issued by the Office of the Prime Minister.

The decision was sent to the permanent secretary of the Interior Ministry. It rejects Dimino's request to revoke or suspend his removal from the country.

Appeal rejected, court route remains

The Interior Ministry issued Order No. 2354/2026 on 7 September, directing Dimino's deportation under Section 5 of the Deportation Act B.E. 2499 (1956) and Rule 4 of the Prime Minister's Office Regulation on Deportation B.E. 2564 (2021).

The order cited alleged behaviour considered contrary to public order, good morals or public welfare.

Dimino subsequently appealed to the prime minister, seeking either to have the deportation order cancelled or to prevent his removal. The prime minister has now directed that both the appeal and the request to suspend or revoke the order be refused.

The Interior Ministry's permanent secretary has been told to notify Dimino of the ruling, including his right to challenge the deportation order at the Administrative Court.

Six allegations listed by ministry

According to a report and information submitted by the Interior Ministry, Dimino - the opery of Samui Exotic Park on Koh Samui - was cited over six alleged incidents before the deportation order was issued.

The ministry said the allegations included harassing, threatening and verbally abusing the owner and teachers at a local language school.

It also cited allegations that Dimino assaulted a Turkish national, causing a leg injury and threatening him with a knife; behaved aggressively while shouting and using abusive language outside private property; and assaulted a foreign tourist by throwing a sign and making threatening remarks towards the tourist's family.

Other allegations concerned social-media messages encouraging people with anti-nationality views to gather at his zoo for religious and political expression. The ministry said this could contribute to racial, religious and political division.

The final allegation cited by the ministry was that Dimino threatened passengers on a domestic flight, leading cabin crew to contact police, who removed him from the aircraft.


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Upnotover Ruby Member

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Did the other bloke,Yaacov Ohayon, also appeal or is he gone already?

Jonathan Swift Platinum Member

Jonathan Swift

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30 minutes ago, worgeordie said:

What about the animals in his "zoo" , his wife said didn't have the time to look after them.

I hope he treated his animals better than he did other people,Thailand will be better off

without him,

regards worgeordie

I think the government has animal welfare agencies that will look after the animals if necessary.

shackleton Platinum Member

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Good to see the Thai authorities are pressing ahead with deporting those foreigners causing trouble in Thailand

No I know people in high places excuses or 🤑back handers apply any more

KhunHeineken Diamond Member

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And that's how quick one's circumstances can change in Thailand. Here today, gone the next. If only he had PR or citizenship, then he would actually have a right to stay. Oh, wait, they are looking at revoking the citizenship of individuals. I hope he has a Plan B. 😂 😂

241195_1469957797 Senior Member

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What does that tell us? Think first, then speak.

Jim Blue Platinum Member

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3 hours ago, 1happykamper said:

He appealed?😱😂😂😂😂the audacity! Throw him out today.

He's so ingrained in Thailand he thinks he has a

" right of return " !

Travel Dude Advanced Member

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The good thing is that being kicked out comes with a ban.

The bad thing is that some Thai will now use the offemsive sentence: "I'll kick you out of my country" at the smallest opportunity...

Happy this Kevin is gone. Let him play Domino in Gaza or the city outskirts in France. Not a pleasant guy.

Sir Dude Gold Member

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I'm surprised Anutin is so personally invoved in this, as it has got poor optics for him, even though he has tightly gripped the Interior Ministry portfolio in his fist for a long time.

Really, he should have just passed the rule and then left it to faceless civil servants and immigration to carry it out and deny it, which is what would happen in most countries... kind of odd he is personally being the gatekeeper on this one and calling the shots with no accountability. Would be better to leave it to immigration higher-ups or a obscure ministry department full of jobsworths, or even a special court (with clear instructions obviously here) rather than just his personal decision and arbitary bias.

Liverpool Lou Star Member

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5 hours ago, JJ-Thailand said:

I wish my birth country had the same law.

It would be extremely surprising if it doesn't reserve the right to deport foreigners for bad behavior.

Cabradelmar Gold Member

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Serial offender. Good decision, bye Felicia. Shame he's able to clog up the system and waste people's time on these endless appeals.

Liverpool Lou Star Member

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2 hours ago, KhunHeineken said:

And that's how quick one's circumstances can change in Thailand. Here today, gone the next. If only he had PR or citizenship, then he would actually have a right to stay. Oh, wait, they are looking at revoking the citizenship of individuals. I hope he has a Plan B. 😂 😂

I only looking at revoking the citizenship of individuals who are suspected to have obtained their citizenship by nefarious means, they are not considering revoking all citizenship granted to foreigners.

Artisi Star Member

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Or

8 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

I only looking at revoking the citizenship of individuals who are suspected to have obtained their citizenship by nefarious means, they are not considering revoking all citizenship granted to foreigners.

Or naturalised citizens that have not complied with the best interests of Thailand, this is more than likely what the poster was referring to - the poster did say individuals.

Olmate Ruby Member

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1 hour ago, Sir Dude said:

I'm surprised Anutin is so personally invoved in this, as it has got poor optics for him, even though he has tightly gripped the Interior Ministry portfolio in his fist for a long time.

Really, he should have just passed the rule and then left it to faceless civil servants and immigration to carry it out and deny it, which is what would happen in most countries... kind of odd he is personally being the gatekeeper on this one and calling the shots with no accountability. Would be better to leave it to immigration higher-ups or a obscure ministry department full of jobsworths, or even a special court (with clear instructions obviously here) rather than just his personal decision and arbitary bias.

He knows what the Thai people want

timendres Platinum Member

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7 minutes ago, Olmate said:

He knows what the Thai people want

And where he does not want the cameras pointing...

Nick Carter icp Star Member

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10 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

The Interior Ministry's permanent secretary has been told to notify Dimino of the ruling, including his right to challenge the deportation order at the Administrative Court.

I doubt that any court would rule against Anutin

connda Star Member

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11 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

The ministry said the allegations included harassing, threatening and verbally abusing the owner and teachers at a local language school.

It also cited allegations that Dimino assaulted a Turkish national, causing a leg injury and threatening him with a knife; behaved aggressively while shouting and using abusive language outside private property; and assaulted a foreign tourist by throwing a sign and making threatening remarks towards the tourist's family.

There ya go. Bad behavior has consequences. See ya!

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