rooster59 Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 Biometrics is cool! Immigration chief announces latest arrests of foreigners Image: Naew Na Immigration chief Lt-Gen Sompong Chingduang spoke at a press briefing Friday celebrating the latest success of the country's biometrics system. In front of several vinyl boards the chief gave details of the latest arrests of blacklisted foreigners cheating their way back into Thailand and another thieving from a department store. One Russian even gave a novel excuse as to why he was entitled to pinch a watch calling it "Russian Rules". There were two cases to talk about in front of the sign that said "Biometric (sic) are cool". The first involved two people who had been arrested after being blacklisted then reentering Thailand through Phuket International Airport. The first was a Russian woman who had been deported for illegal working in 2012 then had come back under a slightly changed first name and new passport. The second was an Iraqi who had been blacklisted for ten years but managed to get back in and was found staying at a hairdressers in Patong. He too had changed his name slightly and got a new travel document. Naew Na didn't quite explain the conundrum that if biometrics was so good, how come both of these foreigners managed to get back into Thailand in the first place. Both were arrested after first being granted entry. They will both be prosecuted and deported again. The second case featured a 23 year old Russian who was the subject of an arrest warrant after stealing a display watch from Central Festival earlier this month. He was soon in custody but claimed that "Russian Rules" state that if something doesn't have a price on it and has no apparent owner one is entitled to take it. He was charged with theft during the hours of darkness and detained on the warrant. Source: Naew Na -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2019-09-28 Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking Thailand news and visa info 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Fex Bluse Posted September 27, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 27, 2019 Catch any Thais yet? No? Ok thankyou. 10 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RJRS1301 Posted September 27, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 27, 2019 Since these people were deported prior to biometrics data being recorded, how exactly did it figure in the arrests? Did they match the data after entry because of their information being already in a different database? Why have the two databases not been integrated for arrivals, to stop the arrivals getting in? 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dcnx Posted September 28, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 28, 2019 I can’t imagine how incompetent a person has to be to call a press conference and print out a poster every time you actually do your job. 16 5 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post stereolab Posted September 28, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 28, 2019 13 minutes ago, RJRS1301 said: Since these people were deported prior to biometrics data being recorded, how exactly did it figure in the arrests? Did they match the data after entry because of their information being already in a different database? Why have the two databases not been integrated for arrivals, to stop the arrivals getting in? Absolutely correct, this is all smoke and mirrors. Essentially we have 2 arrests. What has Immigration to do with "Russian Rules" cases. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chazar Posted September 28, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 28, 2019 Like freakin children. 5 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RichardColeman Posted September 28, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 28, 2019 38 minutes ago, rooster59 said: Naew Na didn't quite explain the conundrum that if biometrics was so good, how come both of these foreigners managed to get back into Thailand in the first place. Just wait to see the surprise on their face when they learn how to peel a banana ! 1 1 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 300sd Posted September 28, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 28, 2019 The new Immigration chief is another "big joke". 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ezzra Posted September 28, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 28, 2019 32 minutes ago, dcnx said: I can’t imagine how incompetent a person has to be to call a press conference and print out a poster every time you actually do your job. The culture in this country is such that you suppose to boast and announce your positive and triumphant achievements for all to see while hiding and concealing one's shortcomings and flaws... 12 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post unamazedloso Posted September 28, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 28, 2019 1 hour ago, Fex Bluse said: Catch any Thais yet? No? Ok thankyou. My first thought also! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legend49 Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 1 hour ago, RJRS1301 said: Since these people were deported prior to biometrics data being recorded, how exactly did it figure in the arrests? Did they match the data after entry because of their information being already in a different database? Why have the two databases not been integrated for arrivals, to stop the arrivals getting in? They make it up every time. They wasted a lot of money on a toy now have to promote it to not lose face. If you dont put data in, then you have nothing to compare with. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post madmitch Posted September 28, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 28, 2019 1 hour ago, rooster59 said: One Russian even gave a novel excuse as to why he was entitled to pinch a watch calling it "Russian Rules". He should have said he was just borrowing it. You can get away with that in Thailand. 1 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Oziex1 Posted September 28, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 28, 2019 Promoting hi tech gadgets with vinyl boards. They really don't get it do they. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RJRS1301 Posted September 28, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 28, 2019 2 minutes ago, Oziex1 said: Promoting hi tech gadgets with vinyl boards. They really don't get it do they. Using digital technology for display, would infringe the income of whoever's relative has the production company for the vinyl banners. 4 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICELANDMAN Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 "" The second was an Iraqi who had been blacklisted for ten years but managed to get back in and was found staying at a hairdressers in Patong. "" Be careful now with the hairdressers, have all the biometric videos installed 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeneeds Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 2 hours ago, rooster59 said: but claimed that "Russian Rules" state that if something doesn't have a price on it and has no apparent owner one is entitled to take it. There are meatheads from all walks of life, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colabamumbai Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 Thainess at its finest. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Nyezhov Posted September 28, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 28, 2019 2 hours ago, rooster59 said: He was soon in custody but claimed that "Russian Rules" state that if something doesn't have a price on it and has no apparent owner one is entitled to take it. Damn I love Russia! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whaleboneman Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 2 hours ago, dcnx said: I can’t imagine how incompetent a person has to be to call a press conference and print out a poster every time you actually do your job. Do you have any idea how much they are making on those posters? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petedk Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 2 hours ago, ezzra said: The culture in this country is such that you suppose to boast and announce your positive and triumphant achievements for all to see while hiding and concealing one's shortcomings and flaws... Do you remember a week or so ago, they were boasting about the 45,000 people that had caught using bio-metrics.? Now it is one or 2 a day and even then it isn't through the bio-metrics system as that failed to catch them at the airport. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 3 hours ago, rooster59 said: Naew Na didn't quite explain the conundrum that if biometrics was so good, how come both of these foreigners managed to get back into Thailand in the first place. Both were arrested after first being granted entry. He didn't have the vinyl board for home goals !! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipButty Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 Always something missing from the report here in Thailand, I guess many guys got back into the country them days in England you could legally change your name and get a new passport Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan grice Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 Can it catch those horrid young ferangs who say they are English Teachers here.????Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy John Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 I am lost for words! How much agrandisment can go on before someone says enough is enough.....oh yer, I forgot where I was living! Has anyone mentioned "Police State" yet...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrTuner Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 Sod all to to with biometrics, but you have to spin it somehow to justify the longer lines at immigration and the expense. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrTuner Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 'He was soon in custody but claimed that "Russian Rules" state that if something doesn't have a price on it and has no apparent owner one is entitled to take it. ' Somebody might want to tell him communism went out of fashion in Russia when USSR fell. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dumbastheycome Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 It is not inconceivable that a component of the new system incorporates automated software that can perform image comparisons. Such a component could take some time to find a match even if entry/re entry on the basis of a new passport initially was successful. Which could explain why these arrests only occurred after tracking the individuals down rather than stopped at point of entry. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almer Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 5 hours ago, Fex Bluse said: Catch any Thais yet? No? Ok thankyou. 555 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almer Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 1 hour ago, petedk said: Do you remember a week or so ago, they were boasting about the 45,000 people that had caught using bio-metrics.? Now it is one or 2 a day and even then it isn't through the bio-metrics system as that failed to catch them at the airport. Very good point you make Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matzzon Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 10 hours ago, Fex Bluse said: Catch any Thais yet? No? Ok thankyou. You do know ehy they are called Immigration, right? If not, then the clarification comes below: They deal with people on a non-citizen level. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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