Immigration Crackdown on shops in Chinatown

[Xonax]

Have anybody heard rumors about a recent Immigration Crackdown on shops in Chinatown, Bangkok?  According to my wifes friend, there has been a crackdown, where many Chinese sellers were arrested by immigration police.  As of yesterday afternoon many shops remain closed.

[ThomasThBKK]

Are those shops that do visa agent stuff or regular shops run by chinese selling goods?

 

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[TiffDerek]

Chinese shops when raided here have always been as a result of a tip-off about stolen merchandise. Wont be surprised if thats the case here. 

[tutsiwarrior]

 

'forget it, Jake...it's Chinatown...'

 

 

folks speculate that the famous movie line refers to a pervasive darkness, impenetrable and unknowable...much like thai immigration when folks are just trying to mind their own business...

 

 

Edited February 20, 2019 by tutsiwarrior

[dotpoom]

Just wondering why it would be of interest to the average person?

[Xonax]

1 hour ago, dotpoom said:

Just wondering why it would be of interest to the average person?

So why do you need to comment?

[Xonax]

20 hours ago, ThomasThBKK said:

Are those shops that do visa agent stuff or regular shops run by chinese selling goods?

 

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It is regular shops selling goods and run by chinese.  

I got some more information last night, that it seems to be both immigration, customs and Revenue office who raided the shops. Many shops are currently closed, because staff and owners are afraid to get caught red handed. 

[Liverpudlian]

5 minutes ago, Xonax said:

So why do you need to comment?

_{I used to buy goods regularly from Samping , the deals in envelopes sealed and back to normal ... fake number plates / weapons such as knives crossbows air guns sex dolls vids the list is endless so the feds get a pay day and a new pair of Ray bans ... i love the place.}

[AAArdvark]

Shocking !

[Suradit69]

1 hour ago, Liverpudlian said:

so the feds get a pay day

The Feds?   You do realize this isn't the US? Thailand doesn't have a federal police force distinct from state or provincial police.

[lamyai3]

On 2/20/2019 at 5:23 PM, tutsiwarrior said:

'forget it, Jake...it's Chinatown...'

In the local version, Joke wouldn't let it go.

[tutsiwarrior]

13 minutes ago, lamyai3 said:

In the local version, Joke wouldn't let it go.

'fergit it Joke...it's Chinatown'? but he's gonna need a new selection of ray bans for his tv appearances...'get on down there and bust them chinese and get me some ray bans while yer at it...'

 

 

[samsensam]

police and immigration have been going round all the businesses in my area of bangkok the last couple of days. speaking to a local businessman he said they were checking who was working there and that it was something to do with the upcoming election...

[blackcab]

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