'Robin Hood' American arrested on three year overstay

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'Robin Hood' American arrested on three year overstay

 

Picture: Naew Na

 

Naew Na reported the arrest of an American on a near three year overstay yesterday.

 

In one of the media's most gloating stories about the arrest of foreigners they referred to the arrested pensioner as a "Robin Hood" and said "Game Over" in their headline after the arrest of the US "oldie".

 

They then said that everyone from the prime minister down wanted to rid Thailand of foreign lawbreakers and those taking Thai jobs and urged the public to report them on a hotline. 

 

In the latest case a detail led by Pol Lt-Col Songphan Kundilok of the Region 1 Immigration Bureau arrested Mark L., aged 71, in Soi Mee Suwan 3. He had overstayed by nearly 3 years. 

 

Naew Na said that the retiree loved Thailand so much that he wanted to live out his remaining days in the country. But he lived like Robin Hood. 

 

By this Thaivisa notes that they probably just meant that he was a person living outside the law. 

 

Naew Na then said that the arrest was part of the policy from the top to rid Thailand of unwanted foreign lawbreakers. They mentioned PM Prayut Chan-Ocha, DPM Prawit Wongsuwan, RTP chief Pol Gen Chakthip Chaijinda and IB chief Lt-Gen Sompong Chingduang as ordering this. 

 

They asked the public to report overstaying foreigners, those working without work permits and those working in 39 jobs that are reserved for Thais only. They urged the public to call 1178 to do that. 

 

Source: Naew Na

 

 

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[MaxLee]

Overstay, one of Thailand's Top criminal offenses of the century from nasty, nasty Falang

[scubascuba3]

That guy would have supported local people with his daily buying of things and rent. If the authorities made it easier to stay no need to overstay

[smedly]

8 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

That guy would have supported local people with his daily buying of things and rent. If the authorities made it easier to stay no need to overstay

there is merit in what you say

[BestB]

Ok, I am all for people following the rules when it comes to visa, but at times must have compassion and common sense . Guy is the end of his life, clearly not well off , not a burden on society or government , most certainly not taking away any jobs or a criminal. How about being compassionate to find out why he overstayed, and perhaps fine him and offer some solutions instead of locking up and sending back as if he was some kind of international gun runner 

[Andrew65]

13 minutes ago, MaxLee said:

Overstay, one of Thailand's Top criminal offenses of the century from nasty, nasty Falang

'Immigration' is a very hot-topic in many Western countries.

[DannyCarlton]

2 minutes ago, Andrew65 said:

'Immigration' is a very hot-topic in many Western countries.

So is racism.

[madmen]

11 minutes ago, BestB said:

Ok, I am all for people following the rules when it comes to visa, but at times must have compassion and common sense . Guy is the end of his life, clearly not well off , not a burden on society or government , most certainly not taking away any jobs or a criminal. How about being compassionate to find out why he overstayed, and perhaps fine him and offer some solutions instead of locking up and sending back as if he was some kind of international gun runner 

So your gonna pay his next hospital emergency then? nope didnt think so !

just another law breaking grub and a burden to Thai society

Edited January 7, 2020 by metisdead
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[DannyCarlton]

25 minutes ago, webfact said:

Naew Na then said that the arrest was part of the policy from the top to rid Thailand of unwanted foreign lawbreakers. They mentioned PM Prayut Chan-Ocha, DPM Prawit Wongsuwan, RTP chief Pol Gen Chakthip Chaijinda and IB chief Lt-Gen Sompong Chingduang as ordering this. 

I have, thus far, resisted the baying mob on TV saying that the government want rid of farangs but it's very hard to argue against this statement.

[4MyEgo]

11 minutes ago, BestB said:

Ok, I am all for people following the rules when it comes to visa, but at times must have compassion and common sense . Guy is the end of his life, clearly not well off , not a burden on society or government , most certainly not taking away any jobs or a criminal. How about being compassionate to find out why he overstayed, and perhaps fine him and offer some solutions instead of locking up and sending back as if he was some kind of international gun runner 

Have you forgotten where you are, and who is running the country ?

 

Time for a stiff short black, that should help, "this is the land of smiles" have money, no pompen, we love Chinese and rich Indians, poor falang out, not care !!!

 

The above said, to be fair, they have rules, regardless, as do other countries, if you can't muster the criteria, everyone will send you on your way.

 

Safe travels fella.

[Andrew65]

17 minutes ago, DannyCarlton said:

So is racism.

So, if lots of people aren't let into a country because of their race, regardless of what kind of person they are, that's racism?

 

It is by Western Liberal definition.

The guy in this story probably wouldn't be able to migrate to many Western countries, sounds like he has no money or job, or any prospect of one. Why is this a big deal when the Thais are just doing what many other countries would do?

Edited January 7, 2020 by Andrew65

[BestB]

13 minutes ago, madmen said:

So your gonna pay his next hospital emergency then? nope didnt think so !

just another law breaking grub and a burden to Thai society

Who ever told you he could not pay his hospital bills or did not have insurance ? Or needed medical treatment ?

[BestB]

11 minutes ago, 4MyEgo said:

Have you forgotten where you are, and who is running the country ?

 

Time for a stiff short black, that should help, "this is the land of smiles" have money, no pompen, we love Chinese and rich Indians, poor falang out, not care !!!

 

The above said, to be fair, they have rules, regardless, as do other countries, if you can't muster the criteria, everyone will send you on your way.

 

Safe travels fella.

Yes, rules are rules but can be enforced in many different ways 

[crazykopite]

One day and it will happen ! all of us will be given our marching orders

[Baerboxer]

11 minutes ago, DannyCarlton said:

I have, thus far, resisted the baying mob on TV saying that the government want rid of farangs but it's very hard to argue against this statement.

 

Tend to agree Danny.

 

Certainly, immigration is a hot topic in the UK including many people asking why illegal immigrants aren't being expelled, along with those who break laws regularly or are clearly criminals. There is a feeling existing laws just aren't being enforced.

 

It seems the authorities here are determined to enforce their laws, with more focus on this, from high and repeated reminders to those responsible at the coal-face to do their jobs.

 

However, too much continued pressure and focus can often drive the wrong behavior. Officers become pressured to be more rigid and frightened in case they are perceived as being to relaxed, friendly or helpful. 

Encouraging citizens to report people can, and has often in many countries, fostered extreme xenophobia leading to very unfortunate consequences. Especially when used as a divert and deflect tactic by government from other issues they don't want their citizens concentrating on.

 

 

[4MyEgo]

7 minutes ago, BestB said:

Yes, rules are rules but can be enforced in many different ways 

You mean if he paid an agent so these guys get their cut, then there wouldn't be a problem right.

[welovesundaysatspace]

 

38 minutes ago, BestB said:

Guy is the end of his life, clearly not well off , not a burden on society or government , most certainly not taking away any jobs or a criminal.

I’d rather think someone who is well off and not at the end of his life is not a burden. So let we both break the immigration laws? 
 

(btw: He is a criminal. Read the article.)

 

14 minutes ago, BestB said:

Who ever told you he could not pay his hospital bills or did not have insurance ? Or needed medical treatment ?

I think you were the one pointing out that he’s not well off. 

[sammieuk1]

Unwanted lawbreakers. I mentioned PM Prayut Chan-Ocha, DPM Prawit Wongsuwan, RTP chief Pol Gen Chakthip Chaijinda and IB chief Lt-Gen Sompong Chingduang also???? 

[welovesundaysatspace]

18 minutes ago, BestB said:

Yes, rules are rules but can be enforced in many different ways 

I can’t see any other ways than enforcing or not enforcing. 

[baansgr]

45 minutes ago, Andrew65 said:

'Immigration' is a very hot-topic in many Western countries.

Bit different, 71 year old guy with own money to a 20 year old Arab that sponges of the welfare or deals drugs and thieves.

[Elfin]

33 minutes ago, 4MyEgo said:

Time for a stiff short black, that should help,

Maybe you might want to rephrase this lest you may upset the African pygmies a bit!

[Andrew65]

Just now, baansgr said:

Bit different, 71 year old guy with own money to a 20 year old Arab that sponges of the welfare or deals drugs and thieves.

Doesn't sound like this guy has any money.

 

Also, most of the farang in jail in Thailand are there on drugs charges.

 

Living like 'Robin Hood' involves thieving.

[welovesundaysatspace]

7 minutes ago, baansgr said:

Bit different, 71 year old guy with own money to a 20 year old Arab that sponges of the welfare or deals drugs and thieves.

I prefer a well-educated young Arab man who can contribute his skills to society and had to flee his country because of war over a 71 year old who apparently isn’t even able or willing to get the right visa. And if I was as xenophobic as you, I’d add that i don’t want 71 year old sexpats. Not that it matters. 
 

 

Edited January 7, 2020 by welovesundaysatspace

[DannyCarlton]

1 minute ago, Andrew65 said:

Also, most of the farang in jail in Thailand are there on drugs charges.

And how many of those are there? And how many Thais in goal on the same charges?

[Matzzon]

There is calls in this thread for racism, that it would be a terrible crime, the rules are not enforce in the right way and excuses about loving rich and poor out.

Sorry guys! Nothing of this is even remotely relevant. They are enforcing the immigration law, and doing what stands in it. 

People on this forum tend to complain when police do not enforce the rules they deem important. Out of their own interest of course. The same people also comes to this threads and state that this is not right.

What is right then? Should Thailand and the authorities bend over and do what ever every individual foreigner wish? You people can´t do that in you own home countries or any other country. Why would you think it´s ok for people to come to Thailand and break the immigration law, as well as trying to come up with poor comments and excuses?

It´s really easy. Just see to that you have your papers clear and there is no problem.

[TallGuyJohninBKK]

26 minutes ago, Baerboxer said:

Encouraging citizens to report people can, and has often in many countries, fostered extreme xenophobia leading to very unfortunate consequences. Especially when used as a divert and deflect tactic by government from other issues they don't want their citizens concentrating on.

 

????  ????  ????

[MikeN]

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They then said that everyone from the prime minister down wanted to rid Thailand of foreign lawbreakers and those taking Thai jobs

Yes, law breaking is a restricted occupation, Thais only.

 

[baansgr]

3 minutes ago, welovesundaysatspace said:

I prefer a well-educated young Arab man who can contribute his skills to society and had to flee his country because of war over a 71 year old who apparently isn’t even able or willing to get the right visa. 

Yes I agree, hopefully some of those  bearded 6 foot 85kg 14 year old boys from calais will be 

[FritsSikkink]

1 hour ago, BestB said:

Ok, I am all for people following the rules when it comes to visa, but at times must have compassion and common sense . Guy is the end of his life, clearly not well off , not a burden on society or government , most certainly not taking away any jobs or a criminal. How about being compassionate to find out why he overstayed, and perhaps fine him and offer some solutions instead of locking up and sending back as if he was some kind of international gun runner 

If he doesn't have money how is he going to pay his medical bills, must the taxpayer do this?

[holy cow cm]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

was part of the policy from the top to rid Thailand of unwanted foreign lawbreakers. They mentioned PM Prayut Chan-Ocha, DPM Prawit Wongsuwan, RTP chief Pol Gen Chakthip Chaijinda and IB chief Lt-Gen Sompong Chingduang as ordering this. 

some list of civilians there. 

 

1 hour ago, webfact said:

They asked the public to report overstaying foreigners, those working without work permits and those working in 39 jobs that are reserved for Thais only.

Oh enough on these sacred 39 BS Thai reserved jobs. So retentive and discriminatory. Not other country does this.. 

Edited January 7, 2020 by holy cow cm