Hundreds of foreigners arrested in latest "X-Ray Outlaw" sweep

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Hundreds of foreigners arrested in latest "X-Ray Outlaw" sweep

 

 

The Thai immigration bureau Facebook page reported on a latest crime sweep directed towards foreigners entering Thailand illegally, overstaying and not reporting their address.

 

The latest "X-Ray Outlaw Foreigner" drive centered on Lamlukka in Pathum Thani where illegal migrants were targeted. 

 

Forty five people from Myanmar and Cambodia had entered Thailand illegally. 

 

Seven others including one from Laos were on overstay. 

 

 

Some 105 people had not reported their address. 

 

Five had not done 90 day reports.

 

Three had no passport. 

 

Others were arrested for drugs and possession of knives. 

Source: Immigration 

 

 

-- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2018-11-06

[CelticBhoy]

Clutching at straws now. It's becoming a big joke in itself.

[Prince77]

Labour shortage of hard working people in sight.

[TallGuyJohninBKK]

12 minutes ago, Jonathan Fairfield said:

Some 105 people had not reported their address. 

 

Of note, the largest number of this group being arrested is for not having reported their address, presumably the TM30 issue. Along with another 5 for 90-day reporting violations.

 

And some folks here keep insisting that Immigration these days isn't arresting people for address reporting and 90-day report issues.

 

[Oziex1]

The headline says hundreds the story doesn't seem to carry the headline?

[holy cow cm]

This guy needs to be slapped. Not reporting their address and 90 day check ins are crazy reasons to be arrested. 

[marko kok prong]

seems a bit harsh on the 90 day and adress thing

[Bluespunk]

1 hour ago, Jonathan Fairfield said:

Some 105 people had not reported their address. 

The filthy swine.

 

Lock them up, now!

[CeeGee]

Seven others including one from Laos were on overstay.

 

I thought he said the other day that the figure for overstayers was now zero

[Jeremy50]

I usually give a fake address, I thought everyone did.

[stanleycoin]

25 minutes ago, marko kok prong said:

seems a bit harsh on the 90 day and adress thing

The shape of things to come.

Nice and friendly Thailand. 

[HappyAndRich]

I am soo amazed by the fine posters on Thai Visa Forum. When they do not enforce the law, you complain very much and it terrible when nothing is being done about it.
 

When there is something being done about it, then you are stating that they focus on the wrong things and this is so small that they should not care.

I really do think that we should set up an expert panel of all these fine posters, that can act as an advisory board to the Thai authorities.

Listen, you all come to a foreign country and always complain about that you do not get it your way and that things are not up to your standards. I guess that attitude didn´t work in your home countries, so you just started bickering on Thailand instead? It´s even shameful to see and read this pathetic drivel every single day. Yeah, now you can all go together and tell me that I don´t have to read. Please spare me that drivel too.

[kannot]

15 hours ago, Prince77 said:

Labour shortage of hard working people in sight.

theres  been  one for  a few  years  already

[kannot]

1 hour ago, HappyAndRich said:

Please spare me that drivel too

we endure yours though

[Odysseus123]

16 minutes ago, kannot said:

we endure yours though

We do indeed..but having a nom de ploom "SadandPovertystricken" catches one's attention and the rhetoric is positively Bismarckian-whatever that means..????

 

A bit of a welcome change from the stupefyingly original "If you don't like it here go home!" crowd.

Edited November 6, 2018 by Odysseus123

[brewsterbudgen]

seems a bit harsh on the 90 day and adress thing

The IDC will be very full if they arrested all the foreigners in Bangkok who have never done a TM30 report!!

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[metisdead]

A troll post and a reply has been removed. 

[jessebkk1]

3 hours ago, HappyAndRich said:

I am soo amazed by the fine posters on Thai Visa Forum. When they do not enforce the law, you complain very much and it terrible when nothing is being done about it.
 

When there is something being done about it, then you are stating that they focus on the wrong things and this is so small that they should not care.

I really do think that we should set up an expert panel of all these fine posters, that can act as an advisory board to the Thai authorities.

Listen, you all come to a foreign country and always complain about that you do not get it your way and that things are not up to your standards. I guess that attitude didn´t work in your home countries, so you just started bickering on Thailand instead? It´s even shameful to see and read this pathetic drivel every single day. Yeah, now you can all go together and tell me that I don´t have to read. Please spare me that drivel too.

Happy, Rich and apathetic. Your daily posting here in support of this hardhearted immigration arrests, smacks of a person who is completely soulless. Congratulations!

Edited November 7, 2018 by jessebkk1

[Lupatria]

17 hours ago, Oziex1 said:

The headline says hundreds the story doesn't seem to carry the headline?

You soon may be subject to arrest for criticising junta advertorials.

[Raymonddiaz]

if you don't do your 90 days report you are a CRIMINAL in Thailand. I never knew it was a crime but just an offense.....

[Michael Stribling]

16 hours ago, Jeremy50 said:

I usually give a fake address, I thought everyone did.

Same same. 

I’ve written 555 Baan Ling for years. Seems like they’ll make me regret that. Oh well. 

[Nyezhov]

33 minutes ago, jessebkk1 said:

Happy, Rich and apathetic. Your daily posting here in support of this hardhearted immigration arrests, smacks of a person who is completely soulless. Congratulations!

Why? Its the law, sucky as it may be. Presumably, y'all want the laws on Immigration enforced in your own country dont you? If you come here knowing what the laws are, why should you complain about them when they are enforced, or critisize those who say "hey dude, their country, their rules, deal with it".

 

Yep, Im aware of things like Brown envelopes, inconsistent enforcement, and the fact that these mass arrests of foreigners are guys with the name Mumbaga, Gupta and Mo as opposed to Frothingslosh, McMinimize and Smithski. Im still waiting to hear of a innocent Westerner dragged off to the hoosegow for failing to write a report by the way. 

 

Its Thailand. Deal with it.

[Pattaya46]

17 hours ago, TallGuyJohninBKK said:

Of note, the largest number of this group being arrested is for not having reported their address, presumably the TM30 issue. Along with another 5 for 90-day reporting violations.

And some folks here keep insisting that Immigration these days isn't arresting people for address reporting and 90-day report issues.

You don't know if those who didn't make TM30 or 90Days reports were not also part of those who were in Overstay.

 

I have still to see one article about a farang tourist or expat being arrested for one of these reasons. Looks like an easy way to manage the many illegal people, mainly from neighbouring countries.

[jonclark]

Interesting that they are targeting unskilled migrant labour from neighboring countries which are often invited by high level MoU. 

 

Just out of interest where do Myanmar nationals do their 90 day report? I do not see many labourers at CW given that their are apparently millions in the country. 

[MartinL]

4 hours ago, HappyAndRich said:

... you all come to a foreign country and always complain ... and that things are not up to your standards. I guess that attitude didn't work in your home countries, .. 

 

The countries that many of us on TVF come from are often open to criticism and complaints about restrictive or stupid regulations, from both citizens and foreigners. Those criticisms are considered and often acted upon. That's how some aspects of progress are made e.g anti-discrimination laws.

 

Thailand doesn't seem to take a lot of notice of what foreigners - and, to a lesser extent, its own citizens - criticise. 

 

I broadly support the actions taken against illegals but maybe its just a foretaste of what might be expected if/when an immigration regulation that's currently loosely enforced suddenly becomes 'flavour of the month' in the future. 

[HappyAndRich]

55 minutes ago, jessebkk1 said:

Happy, Rich and apathetic. Your daily posting here in support of this hardhearted immigration arrests, smacks of a person who is completely soulless. Congratulations!

Yes, and with your contribution to the big pile of daily complaints? That´s just a preparation for finding a country that makes you much more happy and where your life is going to be soo much better?

[stanleycoin]

4 hours ago, HappyAndRich said:

I really do think that we should set up an expert panel of all these fine posters, that can act as an advisory board to the Thai authorities.
 

You obviously have a very basic misunderstanding on 

how Thailand works.

But I do enjoy reading your comments in the morning.

it give me a giggle whilst i'm taking a dump.

Keep up the good work. . 

 

Edited November 7, 2018 by stanleycoin

[HappyAndRich]

7 minutes ago, MartinL said:

 

The countries that many of us on TVF come from are often open to criticism and complaints about restrictive or stupid regulations, from both citizens and foreigners. Those criticisms are considered and often acted upon. That's how some aspects of progress are made e.g anti-discrimination laws.

 

Thailand doesn't seem to take a lot of notice of what foreigners - and, to a lesser extent, its own citizens - criticise. 

 

I broadly support the actions taken against illegals but maybe its just a foretaste of what might be expected if/when an immigration regulation that's currently loosely enforced suddenly becomes 'flavour of the month' in the future. 

Welcome to Thailand. You have understood the concept. Now obey it and be happy and positive in the country of your choice, because there were no one else that made that choice for you?

[HappyAndRich]

8 minutes ago, stanleycoin said:

You obviously have a very basic misunderstanding on 

how Thailand works.

What? Are you for real? Did you for a second think that was how I though it was possible to run something i Thailand? No, not a chance. 20 years of experience living here tells me another story. You know, it was pure sarcasm. I would teach you about it, but it will take to long time to arrange a WP for being allowed to do that.

Have a nice day, and don´t believe everything you read. Sometimes the answer is between the lines. 

[stanleycoin]

15 minutes ago, HappyAndRich said:

What? Are you for real? Did you for a second think that was how I though it was possible to run something i Thailand? No, not a chance. 20 years of experience living here tells me another story. You know, it was pure sarcasm. I would teach you about it, but it will take to long time to arrange a WP for being allowed to do that.

Have a nice day, and don´t believe everything you read. Sometimes the answer is between the lines. 

I look forward to your next rant, whilst I take a dump tomorrow.

please try and post around 07:30, its a good time.

Have a nice day.