14 foreigners arrested for staying illegally in Thailand

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14 foreigners arrested for staying illegally in Thailand

By The Nation

 

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Police have arrested 14 foreigners, including one American, for staying illegally in the country, Deputy Tourist Police commissioner Pol Maj-General Surachet Hakpal said.

 

After a weekly "Black Eagles” operation, which targets immigrant crime, in Bangkok late Wednesday night, Surachet told a press conference at 11.30pm that police had conducted searches at 33 areas in Bangkok and its suburbs.

 

He said five Indians, one Korean and one Myanmar national had been arrested for illegal entry while four Sri Lankans, two Indians and one American had been arrested for overstaying their tourist visas.

 

The search was carried out by officers from the Tourist Police Bureau, Patrol and Special Operations Division, Narcotics Suppression Bureau, Immigration Bureau and Metropolitan Police Bureau.

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/breakingnews/30338279

 

-- © Copyright The Nation 2018-02-08

[PattayaAngel]

'Black Eagles'?  where do they get those names from?  I guess the US  but,but,but I'm a 'dreamer' defence ain't going to work here.

Edited February 8, 2018 by PattayaAngel

[Nong Khai Man]

NO Brits Then ????

[ferguston]

Let's have a crackdown on people staying in Thailand with Retirement Visas obtained from agents using fake bank accounts.

[anon789561]

He said five Indians, one Korean and one Myanmar national had been arrested for illegal entry while four Sri Lankans, two Indians and one American had been arrested for overstaying their tourist visas.

 

Wow, big deal. they held a bloody press conference for that! it is not newsworthy in the slightest. I could take them out for a few hours any day of the week in bkk and bag hundreds if i was a grass 

[lamyai3]

3 hours ago, PattayaAngel said:

'Black Eagles'?  where do they get those names from?  I guess the US  but,but,but I'm a 'dreamer' defence ain't going to work here.

Not sure if they've widened it in scope now, but the earlier Black Eagles operation of a few weeks ago was (very subtly) named for their round up foreigners of a certain skin colour. 

[Emster23]

3 hours ago, PattayaAngel said:

'Black Eagles'?  where do they get those names from?  I guess the US  but,but,but I'm a 'dreamer' defence ain't going to work here.

Maybe meant crows, but who knows? They certainly do like to crow about their astounding accomplishments.

[Rajab Al Zarahni]

I guess they must have used attack helicopters to root them out.

[PETERTHEEATER]

2 hours ago, ferguston said:

Let's have a crackdown on people staying in Thailand with Retirement Visas obtained from agents using fake bank accounts.

Luckily no one has a Retirement Visa so no worries......

[eggers]

Very interesting report!!....didn't have to look far for evidence!!!  At top of article, has ad for Visa service, offering Retirement Visa " No funds needed. No Visa No fee".  Hmmm,  maybe Thai Visa should review some it's advertisers!! 

Edited February 8, 2018 by eggers

[Dukeleto]

So in effect 14 people of colour without a tea money receipt?

[Curmudgeon1]

2 hours ago, ferguston said:

Let's have a crackdown on people staying in Thailand with Retirement Visas obtained from agents using fake bank accounts.

Wow.... and ruin a whole industry?

[hansnl]

3 hours ago, ferguston said:

Let's have a crackdown on people staying in Thailand with Retirement Visas obtained from agents using fake bank accounts.

Those take care of themselves, mostly.

Only use this route because their income just isn't enough as per immigration rules, but more than enough to live on, often including a family.

Edited February 8, 2018 by hansnl

[diehard60]

if they would do their job this would not happen

[wvavin]

What a big name in this operation, "BLACK EAGLE" but only catching peanut....LOL

[Bill Miller]

3 hours ago, ferguston said:

Let's have a crackdown on people staying in Thailand with Retirement Visas obtained from agents using fake bank accounts.

Why? Are they a particular problem?
I had thought it is primarily a dodge on the "seasoning" requirement. Yes, against the rules, but seems a bit tame as crimes go.
Why do you find it a particular offense?

[UnkleMoooose]

2 hours ago, lamyai3 said:

but the earlier Black Eagles operation of a few weeks ago was (very subtly) named for their round up foreigners of a certain skin colour. 

Yeah, they should've stayed in the shadows.

[FitnessHealthTravel]

6 hours ago, PattayaAngel said:

'Black Eagles'?  where do they get those names from?  I guess the US  but,but,but I'm a 'dreamer' defence ain't going to work here.

If you have been following the story they are targeting black skin people 

[Darcula]

4 hours ago, ferguston said:

Let's have a crackdown on people staying in Thailand with Retirement Visas obtained from agents using fake bank accounts.

 

That's going to be the White Lobster operation.

[wavemanwww]

4 hours ago, Happy enough said:

He said five Indians, one Korean and one Myanmar national had been arrested for illegal entry while four Sri Lankans, two Indians and one American had been arrested for overstaying their tourist visas.

 

Wow, big deal. they held a bloody press conference for that! it is not newsworthy in the slightest. I could take them out for a few hours any day of the week in bkk and bag hundreds if i was a grass 

Well said, But Thai immigration starts work at 9am and finishes, after tea money, at about noon.

Edited February 8, 2018 by wavemanwww

[PattayaAngel]

10 minutes ago, FitnessHealthTravel said:

If you have been following the story they are targeting black skin people 

Yes I know I was being sarcastic.

[Petchou]

1 hour ago, hansnl said:

Those take care of themselves, mostly.

Only use this route because their income just isn't enough as per immigration rules, but more than enough to live on, often including a family.

They still cheating the system and are using false or forged documents, which is criminal.   You can't defend them, maybe you are one of them.   :-)

[simoh1490]

4 hours ago, ferguston said:

Let's have a crackdown on people staying in Thailand with Retirement Visas obtained from agents using fake bank accounts.

Nah, let's have a crackdown instead on millennials working online and not paying tax, Immigration and Revenue can win on that one.

[impulse]

4 hours ago, ferguston said:

Let's have a crackdown on people staying in Thailand with Retirement Visas obtained from agents using fake bank accounts.

 

Followed up by crackdowns on other lawbreakers, like those who barfine women, smoke at the beach, feed the fish, drive too fast, settle up fines on the spot and... well, you get the idea. 

 

Pretty soon, none of us will be secure in staying here.

 

How about sticking to the ones who scam, assault, and victimize others.    And BTW, "irritate" doesn't count as "victimize".

 

[ExpatOilWorker]

4 hours ago, ferguston said:

Let's have a crackdown on people staying in Thailand with Retirement Visas obtained from agents using fake bank accounts.

How does that work?

The 3 month lock-down period make it impractical just to "borrow" the 800K, unless of course they have an insider in the bank also. But, don't they request you to do a little 20 baht transaction the day u apply for the visa?

[ZAKY]

Black people !

[ttrd]

7 hours ago, PattayaAngel said:

'Black Eagles'?  where do they get those names from?  I guess the US  but,but,but I'm a 'dreamer' defence ain't going to work here.

"Black Eagles" seems to be a "Dark Color" crackdown.....

[Crossy]

A post discussing moderation has been removed.

 

[ScotBkk]

5 hours ago, ferguston said:

Let's have a crackdown on people staying in Thailand with Retirement Visas obtained from agents using fake bank accounts.

Impossible. Only you would be left here and have all those woman to yourself ..... stop being Greedy .......................

[mikeymike100]

5 hours ago, ferguston said:

Let's have a crackdown on people staying in Thailand with Retirement Visas obtained from agents using fake bank accounts.

Strange you should only choose "Retirement Visas obtained from agents using fake bank accounts."

Why not people working illegally in Thailand on Ed Visas, or people living illegally in Thailand on Tourist Visas, or visa exempts (although Immigration seem to be attempting to stop that.) I would have thought there are far more serious illegal things happening in the LOS!