... and right so. She knew that she broke the law, and now she got what she deserved.

 

Illegals and overstayers, we don't need them here, they all give us a bad name and only make immigration rules tighter ... right Mazzo?

 

 

2 minutes ago, Tchooptip said:

Her employer probably left her no choice and this poor woman was breaking the law employed by a Thai for 300฿ per day so she was mainly trying to survive. 

and the fine for the Thai employer wassssss .......???????

 

 

Nuttin!

Try to look on the bright side. While I feel sorry for the old lady, we should applaud her and maybe put her on retainer for tying up such a big amount of the bureacracy. Helps us tourists and th criminals too, breathe easier since the guys are so busy elsewhere.

 

Just now, RedPill said:

... and right so. She knew that she broker the law, and now she got what she deserved.

 

Illegals and overstayers, we don't need them here, they all give us a bad name and only make immigration rules tighter ... right Mazzo?

 

 

Please tell me that you are being sarcastic. Please.

Actually, the overall situation in Thailand is now really very sad. The Thai administration only recently seem to have discovered "the media" and, in the same way as young children, have rushed to jump on the bandwagon without having the ability or insight to understand how it works or its effects or results. 

 

Unfortunately for them they simply don't realise that arranging mindless photo-calls at best only shows the world how out of balance their jobs and attitudes are, and at worst broadcasts their utter stupidity to the rest of the world.

 

This kind of silly event is generally ignored by the bulk of the native Thai population, as it is too every-day to be noteworthy. But in their insane need to keep "face" at all costs, the administration just can't tolerate falangs criticising them - which is now happening all the time via social media and in forums such as this one.

 

There are so many idiotic official statements being made by incompetent gov. representatives and many instances of irrational and inconsistent policy decisions being identified and highlighted by (comparatively) better-educated and informed foreigners that it must be a constant and insufferable nightmare to those in the higher echelons of 'Thaidom'.

 

Is it any wonder that the current administration has come to loathe and detest having so many 'superior' farangs in their midst? Ordinary Caucasian people, but who know more about science, technology and engineering, education, politics and world history, than Thais do, and have a sounder grasp of simple general knowledge and a much higher level of general education? AND who are not afraid to be openly critical when they see stupidity at work?

 

It's hardly surprising that immigration policies for long-stay Caucasians have now become Draconian, whereas day-trippers (many of whom are now carrying potentially deadly infections) are being welcomed with open arms.

 

 

 

 

3 minutes ago, thequietman said:

Please tell me that you are being sarcastic. Please.

... what you think? ????

 

I was just waiting a bit for Mazzo to come in to get his daily dose of 'joy', reading and celebrating every new report about Immi's in action.

 

1 minute ago, RedPill said:

... what you think? ????

Thanks Christ for that! Phew. ???? ????

I thought there is a mutual agreement in place that people in border areas can work in both countries - Laos/Thailand - legally? That was the position 15 years ago in Sadao/Pedang Bazaar.

It certainly demonstrates that a lot of immigration officials are sitting around doing nothing.

 

With Thai Immigration Bureau love of paper documentation you can bet they required the old lady to submit and sign at least 20 pages of documents before they deported her. The 6 Thai Immigration Bureau officials involved would have required at least 2 pages for each of them.

How embarrassing to even reach the news, a slap on the wrist just quietly and warned to get some documents in place or next time ....... !!! and keep it out of the press ! That's a huge loss of face for both parties !

That those posing for the photo opportunity think this imparts kudos begs the question 'What is the collective IQ of those in the photo?' (Don’t include the old lady’s which would raise the average).

Meanwhile the foreign boiler room scammers and property fraudsters are allowed to continue with their work. The old dear didn't know where to pay the "tea money" ... if she's making 7.50 GBP per day she's obviously being exploited. 

 

I'd be ashamed to be in a photo like that ... a bunch of sad cases.

“No one in charge was arrested - just the little old lady.”
That’s the part of the story that tells you all you need to know about the Land of Immigration BMW’s.

6 hours ago, Denim said:

What kind of a snitch would grass up an old lady ?

 

Then again , snitches are scum the world over .

LOS = Land Of Snitches. This is what the government are turning their

citizens into. something to be proud of. NOT!!

59 minutes ago, Mitkof Island said:

She broke the law illegally working in Thailand. What is it you don,t understand? Small or big crimes Thai Immigration if you agree with the polices is doing their jobs. Are you more concerned it might be you next for doing something illegal?

Yes she did. Of course you are so right. Straight down the line - you are absolutely, righteously correct. Nobody can dispute that! You've hit it in One! Congratulations. We all feel very humble and grateful now that you have pointed out the error of her ways. Well done old man! Exemplary example. Go to the top of the class. You have our gratitude and applause for your perfectly correct and sensible reply.

 

But it is the way that this has been done is what really rankles in the minds of everyone else.

Except yours, of course!

 

 

The "Moe" haircut is very flattering. 

7 hours ago, saakura said:

Disgusting, the immigration. Catch the real criminals and drug pushers openly roaming Sukhumvit

"Low hanging fruit"!

Oh, TM30 didn't help?

51 minutes ago, thequietman said:

Please tell me that you are being sarcastic. Please.

The answer is in the last words : Right Mazzo? ????

1 hour ago, smew said:

6 against one... silly people ….

No - much more than that! From the article:-

 

"Naew Na mentioned immigration chief Lt-Gen Sompong Chingduang first as being ultimately responsible. Then down through the ranks were ten other officers whose names and ranks were all highlighted. They needed to be helped by staff from the labor department and protection agencies." 

(Presumably they thought the little old lady might have been armed with a pair of chopsticks or some other equally deadly weapons!)

 

 

 

 

Big busts and photo ops like this sure justify those new BMWs with high tech tablets and smartphones...

Dignity. Kindness. Grace. Humility. Compassion. Vision. Excellence.

 

Wearing their power lightly. Thai Immigration. 

Hello colinneil ... Re' your comment:

"when all it needed was 1 man"

Perhaps they found it difficult to find A MAN

 

7 hours ago, saakura said:

Disgusting, the immigration. Catch the real criminals and drug pushers openly roaming Sukhumvit

Pucking Thai immigration useless

Absolutely pathetic 

...well mister informant, i hope you sleep well in your bed knowing you did the right thing...just wish i had have been there with my little tote bag and scooped her up and taken her to my home.

Thank goodness they got her out of here

so some "Ambitious young Thai" 

can put down his/her smart phone

and rightfully take back that @ 300 Baht/Day job.

 

 

1 hour ago, Tchooptip said:

Her employer probably left her no choice and this poor woman was breaking the law employed by a Thai for 300฿ per day so she was mainly trying to survive. 

There are many poor people surviving back in Laos who are not breaking the law. She did have the choice not to break the law. I don't know her story, so I can't judge too harshly … I'm only saying that there are often consequences for knowingly breaking the law. I have had a number of Thai friends who knowingly broke the law by working illegally in Singapore. They were poor by Singaporean standards (as many Lao are poor by Thai standards), but they also knew the risks they were taking and were prepared to face the consequences if caught. They did not indulge in self-pity nor would want the pity of others. I would have felt bad if they were caught, but I would not have blamed the authorities for enforcing laws that all knew were in place.   

Shame... speechless  ... the Chinese karma to thailand for misbehaving on those little.poor lady   

The inmates pose and display their ego and arrogance for the world to view. Never mind the quiet, behind the scenes approach for such a trivial arrest. Pathetic.