Popular Post ChipButty Posted July 13, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted July 13, 2021 Ive always said if you want to stop corruption in Thailand, start at the airports 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 5 hours ago, webfact said: A warning posted on the Immigration Bureau’s Facebook page, reads “currently there are immigration police impersonators who conduct unlawful activities. Nah I better not. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattaya Spotter Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 Good luck finding anyone who speaks English at any of the numbers or agencies one is to contact to verify an officer's identity. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 4 hours ago, John Drake said: And if you do that, and they are legitimate Immigration officers? Does that get you put on the ship list? And off the Xmas card list for sure. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bim Smith Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 If the ID is fake wouldn't the number on the ID also be fake. So what would be the point in phoning the number on that ID. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubbaJohnny Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 Luckily there is no possibility of obtaining fake ID cards in such a law abiding realm, although I've heard possibly faux news of fake marriages, orgasms, elections, democracy, Rolexes even all from a former Zulu Gurkha/Seal?Spetnatz?SAS friend . The great thing about the Land of Scams there's a new one coming like an express to Bangsu, one might even say a HUB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkside Gray Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 5 hours ago, JoePai said: I've found the worst people impersonating immigration officers are the immigration officers themselves ! Beat me to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubbaJohnny Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 1 minute ago, Bim Smith said: If the ID is fake wouldn't the number on the ID also be fake. So what would be the point in phoning the number on that ID. They'll not fool you Sherlock. Many newcomers from law abiding lands asume that cops are basically honest law enforcement rather than a gang, those here longer know the reality. Not every officer is a murderous abuser but a system of payment for preferment , advancement, debt and inability to be a whistleblower at the bottom is endemic . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipButty Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 5 minutes ago, Pattaya Spotter said: Good luck finding anyone who speaks English at any of the numbers or agencies one is to contact to verify an officer's identity. Always makes me laugh that one, when you call and it says "Press" #2 for English, Sawat dee Ka 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jomtienisgood Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 5 hours ago, Shuya said: Jomtien Soi 5 is full of them What foreigner would like to pretend he's an IO???? 55555 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacessit Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 The only contact I have had with Immigration officers is at an Immigration office. No-one there has asked for any more than the correct amount. OTOH, try Thai Customs for real extortion. I've just paid 2500 baht tax on secondhand golf clubs sent to me from Australia. They were valued as new, even though they were obviously used. They've got you over a barrel, pay up or you don't get the goods. Scumbags. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post trainman34014 Posted July 13, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted July 13, 2021 Why arn't they more worried about Soldiers Impersonating Politicians in Government House ? 1 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 (edited) 5 hours ago, ChipButty said: They are a bit late with this, it's been going on for years down in Phuket. What about people impersonating police officers? ...impersonating police officers. Reminds me that years back opposite the old immigration office on Soi Suan Plu there was a shop which sold every item of police kit: shirts, jackets, pants, belts, shoes, caps, helmets, medals and insignia. Big window at the front with lots of clothes etc., on display for all to see. Anybody welcome to walk in and buy anything, no ID check whatever. In those days I often parked outside of this shop, it always had customers. A Thai friend went in one time with his farang work buddy (both refusing to believe anybody could walk in and buy), both bought several items, no ID check, no questions asked. Edited July 13, 2021 by scorecard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastendanto Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 5 hours ago, ChipButty said: They are a bit late with this, it's been going on for years down in Phuket. What about people impersonating police officers? What about police officers impersonating people!! Have any been spotted ???????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 It's not only people impersonating Immigration Officers, but also the occasional Toyota sedan dressing up as a BMW SmartCar. The gall, really! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overt2016 Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 5 hours ago, ChipButty said: They are a bit late with this, it's been going on for years down in Phuket. What about people impersonating police officers? It is impossible for a person to impersonate a police officer!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginner Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 6 hours ago, JoePai said: I've found the worst people impersonating immigration officers are the immigration officers themselves ! Check their ID in a country which can make fake passports, fake Thai ID, fake Degrees, Fake visas, and fake Armani all look like the real thing. If you get stopped call the immigration hot line and tell them to check them out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Tracy Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 1 hour ago, Bim Smith said: If the ID is fake wouldn't the number on the ID also be fake. So what would be the point in phoning the number on that ID. If the number is fake, no problem. You've confirmed a villain. The problem is, that the fraudster may be in cahoots with someone at the other end of the phone. What to do then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magenta408 Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 I check if they are wearing sandals or shoes. That's a dead give away. We have a president imitating to be a president. Top that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mavideol Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 6 hours ago, webfact said: Foreigners in Thailand have been warned about people impersonating immigration officers in a bid to extort money. There is no extortion/bribery/prostitution/corruption, etc. of any kind in Thailand, you guys are just bashing "bashing" Thailand 5555555 P.S: the above comments may have sarcasm intent 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mavideol Posted July 13, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted July 13, 2021 6 hours ago, webfact said: Foreigners in Thailand have been warned about people impersonating immigration officers what about a soldier/military impersonating a PM what about a construction magnate impersonating a Health Minister what about a "drug" impersonating as Deputy Agriculture Minister what about a "gold watch dealer" impersonating a democratically elected official 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimamey Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 (edited) contact the organisation listed on the ID card to verify the person is who they say they are. So contact the number on what might be a fake ID card to check they are genuine. That'll certainly work if they are so stupid to put a genuine number on their fake ID. If they turn out to be genuine how happy will they be? Edited July 13, 2021 by kimamey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinci Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 these impersonating immigration officers have no idea what they are getting into, you will not get a penny out of them, they will confront you before they part their money, they even confront real officer let alone fake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdlhalliday Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 How do we know if the police id card is legit ? The example is blurred and anyone can knock up a copy anyway. The best way is to only deal with Immigration at the Immigration office, certainly not on the street or even if they visit you at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallGuyJohninBKK Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 7 hours ago, jacko45k said: If he speaks good English...... beware. If he speaks ANY English..... beware! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Tom Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 7 hours ago, ChipButty said: They are a bit late with this, it's been going on for years down in Phuket. What about people impersonating police officers? The thing to do is tell them that you are not really a farang at all, see what they do with that information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dallen52 Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 Maybe someone has stepped on someone else's toes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moe666 Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 5 hours ago, hkt83100 said: You always get extorted if you try to buy a vehicle, extend your driving license or do whatever requires a confirmation of residence. Did you ever get a receipt for the "fee"? You can always go the legal route and pay 50 dollars to your Embassy or Consulate, and you do get a reciept Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricTh Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 I don't mind a sexy girl impersonating an immigration officer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timberpond Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 It simply means that if you are paying an immigration officer, please make sure he is really one. But you still have to pay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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