Uthai Thani Immigration Bureau's 'Lanna Force Check' Operation Detains Overstaying Foreigners

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On June 14, 2023, Uthai Thani Immigration Bureau (UTIB) led by Police Colonel Samruay Saman, in collaboration with nine associated units in the region, initiated 'Lanna Force Check', an operation aimed at foreigners overstaying their visas in the kingdom.

 

The operation consisted of thorough checks at educational institutions, public organizations, foundations, and associations, with actions extending from June 14th to 23rd at the UTIB office, reported Siam Rath.

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Among the participants were employment agencies, social development and human security organizations, Uthai Thani Provincial Education Office, the Administrative Department of the Uthai Thani Province Police Station, the Uthai Thani Provincial Social Security Office, and the Uthai Thani Provincial Administration Organization.

 

Under the 'Lanna Force Check' operation, inspections were carried out to scrutinize overstaying foreigners who sought prolonged stay in the kingdom under the pretext of studying at government and private educational institutions, foundations, or associations.

 

The task force conducted inspections at three educational institutions and three foundations. While no violations were found at these locations, all entities cooperated fully and demonstrated correct and legal practices.

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Police Colonel Samruay commented that this 'Lanna Force Check' operation led to the successful detention of one foreigner for overstaying their visa.

 

A fine was imposed for the overstay case. Additionally, one instance was reported of a residence owner or controller who failed to report accommodation within 24 hours, which is required by Section 38. This case also led to the imposition of a fine.

 

Overall, the operation reflects the ongoing efforts of UTIB and its partners to maintain security and order in Uthai Thani Province.

 

Top Picture: Siam Rath

 

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Region 5 Immigration Bureau Launches 'Lanna Force Check' Operation to Monitor Foreign Nationals

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

June 14, 2023 - According to reports, the Thai National Police, under the direction of National Police Chief, Damrongsak Kittiprapas, has commenced an operation to monitor the activities of foreign nationals exhibiting inappropriate behaviour in Thailand, such as violations of the law or international criminal organizations operating within the country's borders.

 

General Phakphum Sajjaphon, Commander of the Immigration Bureau, has ordered related agencies to take action against these activities and conduct investigations accordingly. This operation has yielded tangible results.

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Subsequently, Supanat Charoenrungsakul, Head of Immigration Bureau Region 5, ordered the commencement of the "Lanna Force Check" operation on June 14-23, 2023.

 

The operation aims to control and inspect foreign nationals who wish to extend their stay in Thailand, specifically those associated with state and private educational institutions, foundations, and public charities.

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

The operation will cover 17 provinces under the jurisdiction of the Bureau's Region 5 and will include 19 units. These units are to carry out investigations at 232 northern Thailand locations, which include state and private educational institutions, foundations, and public charities, reported Siam Rath.

 

The operation kicked off with a mass mobilization ceremony held simultaneously in every province on June 14, 2023, at 14:00 at each unit's location.

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Present at the ceremony was Supanat Charoenrungsakul, Head of Immigration Bureau Region 5, along with a total of 121 officials, tasked with inspecting foreign nationals at state and private educational institutions, foundations, and public charities.

 

In Region 5, overseen by the Immigration Bureau and allied units, more than 500 officials were involved in the operation. For more information, inquiries can be made directly to Immigration Bureau Region 5 at phone number 053-212323.

 

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[ukrules]

Let the hunt begin ????

[edwinchester]

"Police Colonel Samruay commented that this 'Lanna Force Check' operation led to the successful detention of one foreigner for overstaying their visa."

 

Yet the headline reads of multiple detentions of foreigners so what is it? Just the one or more?

[chalawaan]

How many dead and long gone back home "overstayers" did they find?

 

Clearly the 90 day report is a work of unparalleled genius. 

[SuwadeeS]

Wow, so impressive Uniforms.

Why not show how the detention and deportation rooms look like. Because, they are hidden, because they violate all International human right standards. 

AI should blame Thailand for this treatment.

 

[jcmj]

They must be getting really bored. I know I am with all this bad foreigner hype. 

[khunpa]

LOL! Always a trillion people to do the work 1 or 2 people could do. Why not spend the resources on traffic control instead and save a lot of lives?

[phitsanulokjohn]

So what?If you've done nothing wrong and are currently up to date with everything,then you have nothing to fear.Good guys in,bad guys out.Bring it on.

[hotchilli]

8 hours ago, ukrules said:

Let the hunt begin ????

Look-out the officers in their droves and smart cars are coming for you.

[ignore it]

Lanna Force Check currently seeking Thai - Chinese language translators. 

 

[alien365]

They really do hate us non-Thais don't they. If I was trying to improve the quality of education in the country or working for a charity, I'd be pretty insulted to say the least about this. Sure, you probably have nothing to hide, but tell that to the children, admin or parents who see this taskforce coming to interrogate you in your place of work. You could say that it is defamation of character.

[shackleton]

Good to know they are doing their job of catching overstayers and those 

Who don't have the proper visas here in Thailand ????

Carry on the good work ????

[SoSoCNX]

[NativeBob]

BMW is the car of choice, right?

[Polaky]

That is a lot of man power and hours of diligent work to put away one overstayer, they would want that number to increases dramatically as to not loose face.

[Homburg]

Hey Guys, It's good to see that you are working so hard to keep us all safe.  May the (Lanna) force be with you....

[brianthainess]

I always thought an 'S' meant pleural, just goes to show how bad my education must have been  init. 

[PETERTHEEATER]

Presumably the second image shows three legal stay foreigners obliged to display their passports?

[Phil1964]

Are they wearing masks because they still think it's required in the fight against covid in 2023?

Or:

Are they wearing them to try and retain some anonymity?

 

Must have been a busy night back at their offices cashing up proceeds of all  the brown envelopes they must have collected on their 'door knocking' escapades??

 

 

[Classic Ray]

2 hours ago, Polaky said:

That is a lot of man power and hours of diligent work to put away one overstayer, they would want that number to increases dramatically as to not loose face.

Either the problem is so small as to be insignificant or they are so incompetent they could not detect their way out of a paper bag, or both.

[geisha]

Every country in the western world check immigrants. 
We all complain of the influx of illegal immigrants in our home countries don’t we ?? 

[Chongalulu]

3 hours ago, NativeBob said:

BMW is the car of choice, right?

Of course, a (more reliable) Toyota doesn't have the sleuthing capabilities of a BMW! 

[Chongalulu]

3 hours ago, shackleton said:

Good to know they are doing their job of catching overstayers and those 

Who don't have the proper visas here in Thailand ????

Carry on the good work ????

Would you like to reread this article and remind us of the quantifiable success of this "good work". I believe the figure ”ONE ” was the result... Great return eh?....

 

 

[Dogmatix]

A similar force in Bangkok is so efficient that they pitched up at the house of farang their records showed had overstayed a number of years ready to haul their prize off to the standing room only Immigration jail in Soi Suan Plu. Imagine their disappointment when his Thai missus told them he was abroad but had become a naturalised Thai some years earlier, giving them a copy of his ID card as evidence.

Edited June 15, 2023 by Dogmatix

[DD86]

Oh my gawd. The Farce Force. Police state comes to mind.

[Fairynuff]

Now that we’ve done spreading Covid, we can concentrate on overstaying 

[steevjee]

If its actually Chinese Triads and Russian draft dodgers and any other low life criminal undesirables they're after then just state it, I mean they actually deserve to lose face yeah?

But this article almost suggests that all Farang are targets, so we all should expect to be stopped in the streets Nazi SS style

[ujayujay]

9 hours ago, SuwadeeS said:

Wow, so impressive Uniforms.

Why not show how the detention and deportation rooms look like. Because, they are hidden, because they violate all International human right standards. 

AI should blame Thailand for this treatment.

 

So detention and deportation rooms you know, it seems 

[riverhigh]

Not surprised that they only found one overstayer. The educational visa is the best for foreigners under 50. If I was a Russian I would attend every class at the Thai language school. Would not take the risk of being deported and sent back to Russia, and then ending up as cannon fodder for the Ukraine war.