British Nationals Among Many Foreigners Involved in Overstay Crimes in Thailand

[webfact]

 

 

Recent investigations reveal that many British tourists have violated Thai immigration laws over the past five years by overstaying their visas. These incidents have caused concern and stimulated debate about the consequences of such violations on local communities.

 

Thailand, renowned for its vibrant culture and thriving tourism, draws millions of global visitors annually. However, a small subset has been implicated in overstay crimes, involving various illicit activities.

 

Overstay crimes, which entail illegal acts by individuals overstaying their visit, span numerous illicit operations, from drug trafficking to potential ties with criminal syndicates. Several British nationals have been implicated in these visa overstay-related cases in Thailand.

 

Thai authorities, in cooperation with international law enforcement, have introduced stringent measures to monitor visa durations and identify those in the country unlawfully. These efforts aim to curb illegal activities and safeguard both locals and tourists.

 

The involvement of British nationals in these crimes underlines the importance of all visitors respecting visa protocols. Overstaying not only endangers personal safety but also tarnishes the reputation of one's home country.

 

In conclusion, British nationals' participation in Thai overstay crimes highlights the necessity of adhering to visa regulations. 
 

For more information:

Guidance
Thailand: visa overstay and deportation guide

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/thailand-information-about-visa-overstay-and-deportation/thailand-information-about-visa-overstay-and-deportation

 

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[ezzra]

there are dozen name you can label an overstay but o call an overstay a crime is a crime on itself, 

[Ben Zioner]

Interesting, this implies that once they've gotten rid of all overstayers crime will be eradicated in LOS. Great news.

[Rimmer]

A troll post has been removed

[HuskerDo2]

Not sure why they single out the Brits when it says "Among 'Many' Foreigners Involved in Overstay Crimes".

[roo860]

 

Come on Gottfrid, waiting for you. 

Already had a naked Brit topic.

 

Edited June 27, 2023 by roo860

[jayboy]

1 hour ago, HuskerDo2 said:

Not sure why they single out the Brits when it says "Among 'Many' Foreigners Involved in Overstay Crimes".

Take a wild guess.

[foreverlomsak]

1 hour ago, Ben Zioner said:

Interesting, this implies that once they've gotten rid of all overstayers crime will be eradicated in LOS. Great news.

would that happen to include corruption

[asf6]

1 hour ago, HuskerDo2 said:

Not sure why they single out the Brits when it says "Among 'Many' Foreigners Involved in Overstay Crimes".

Because the article comes from the British/UK government and was posted on and copied from their website. 

[StayinThailand2much]

14 hours ago, jayboy said:

15 hours ago, HuskerDo2 said:

Not sure why they single out the Brits when it says "Among 'Many' Foreigners Involved in Overstay Crimes".

Take a wild guess.

I would presume that many Brits came to (and stayed in) Thailand over the past five years. If only a tiny minority overstayed, then this would still be a news-worthy number (in Thailand)... Will we see similar headlines about overstayers from China - guess not!

 

Also, as asf6 pointed out, the source might have to do with it as well.

Edited June 27, 2023 by StayinThailand2much

[ChipButty]

soon to be Russians  

[Goat]

But the thai government generously recognised the situation and introduced Covid visas.

 

The Australian government just told everyone to leave. https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/go-home-scott-morrison-tells-international-visitors-20200403-p54gu2.html

 

Nice people the Thais. Sensible and good hearted.

Edited June 27, 2023 by Pink Mist
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[StayinThailand2much]

14 hours ago, Goat said:

But the thai government generously recognised the situation and introduced Covid visas.

 

The Australian government just told everyone to leave. https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/go-home-scott-morrison-tells-international-visitors-20200403-p54gu2.html

Yes, they did. And Brits (or others) who didn't use the chance to extend their permission of stay are at fault... But calling them "criminals"? I bet this term is not used in Oz.

Edited June 27, 2023 by StayinThailand2much

[ozimoron]

2 hours ago, ezzra said:

there are dozen name you can label an overstay but o call an overstay a crime is a crime on itself, 

What would your reaction be to an overstay in your own country?

[malathione]

8 minutes ago, StayinThailand2much said:

Yes, they did. And Brits (or others) who didn't use the chance to extend their permission of stay are at fault... But calling them "criminals"? I bet this term is not used in Oz.

Are you an English speaker? Do you know the definition of a crime? Look it up and enlighten yourself. 

[RafPinto]

At least the "BMW" is reliable.

There must as well be some "Chinese" on overstay but better not to mention them.

[hotchilli]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

Recent investigations reveal that many British tourists have violated Thai immigration laws over the past five years by overstaying their visas. These incidents have caused concern and stimulated debate about the consequences of such violations on local communities.

If Thailand wasn't so much of a paradise destination they wouldn't want to remain.

Maybe they should triple prices at national parks, have taxi's rip them off at very opportunity, 

have them report everywhere they stay, make immigration a nightmare, pollute the beaches, have inland look like a rubbish tip, smog in the north, rubbish street food

maybe they would leave on time.

[ignore it]

Well makes me wonder if there going to go after the "criminals" in alphabetical order. British, Chinese... Nigerians...United States?

Time will tell..

Nah... Original article is just a PR release from gov.uk to wind y'all up.

[Taboo2]

Folks, just abide by the rules of this Kingdom and you won't have any issues.  Yes, it is a fun place and cost of living is great compared to the nightmare in the west, but find a legal way to stay here and life is great.

[Pink Mist]

A post using more than 3 nested quotes has been removed as well as an Off-topic post discussing Thai's and mask wearing.

 

7. Do not quote more than three multiple nested quotes. Only quote the person you are replying to, and only quote the relevant section that you are discussing.

[Goat]

59 minutes ago, StayinThailand2much said:

But calling them "criminals"? I bet this term is not used in Oz.

Well, I think you are confused and are feeling like you have been attacked racially by the thai media.

 

But this is written by a farang, i am assuming British, from the British embassy and on a British owned forum. No Thais involved.

 

maybe you should write in and take it up with them?

 

[BritScot]

19 minutes ago, Taboo2 said:

Folks, just abide by the rules of this Kingdom and you won't have any issues.  Yes, it is a fun place and cost of living is great compared to the nightmare in the west, but find a legal way to stay here and life is great.

Unless someone in power has a gripe or jealous "Ask the Duch guy and his wife how they feel"?

[cleopatra2]

6 minutes ago, Goat said:

Well, I think you are confused and are feeling like you have been attacked racially by the thai media.

 

But this is written by a farang, i am assuming British, from the British embassy and on a British owned forum. No Thais involved.

 

maybe you should write in and take it up with them?

 

I am not sure the article is written by the British Embassy.

The link provided does not include the details provided in the post. The link is just the guidelines of what happens when a British citizen is caught on overstay.

[Red Forever]

1 hour ago, ozimoron said:

What would your reaction be to an overstay in your own country?

Good luck to em if they've kept beneath the radar and carved out a decent life for themselves. 

That's what my reaction would be. 

[sandyf]

3 hours ago, ezzra said:

there are dozen name you can label an overstay but o call an overstay a crime is a crime on itself, 

There are only 2 ways to be in Thailand, legally or illegally. 

[lahgon29]

1 hour ago, Goat said:

But the thai government generously recognised the situation and introduced Covid visas.

 

The Australian government just told everyone to leave. https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/go-home-scott-morrison-tells-international-visitors-20200403-p54gu2.html

 

Nice people the Thais. Sensible and good hearted.

No.. The Australian govt didn't "just". Can you find anything a bit more current than 3 years ago? 

[Goat]

10 minutes ago, lahgon29 said:

No.. The Australian govt didn't "just". Can you find anything a bit more current than 3 years ago? 

You have taken my "just" word the wrong way.

i didnt mean "just now" i meant "just, only did".

 

3 years ago was when covid hit, and the thais graciously and efficiently introduced a special visa. The Aussie govt just/only told foreigner to go.

 

Hope i cleared up your misunderstanding.

[mrfill]

1 hour ago, ignore it said:

Well makes me wonder if there going to go after the "criminals" in alphabetical order. British, Chinese... Nigerians...United States?

Time will tell..

Nah... Original article is just a PR release from gov.uk to wind y'all up.

Unlikely to be alphabetical according to Americans.

[ozimoron]

55 minutes ago, Red Forever said:

Good luck to em if they've kept beneath the radar and carved out a decent life for themselves. 

That's what my reaction would be. 

That just doesn't seem to be the attitude that the right wing have towards undocumented migrants in the US. You do know that the vast majority of undocumented migrants arrived in the US on valid visas and then forgot to leave?

[ozimoron]

33 minutes ago, Goat said:

You have taken my "just" word the wrong way.

i didnt mean "just now" i meant "just, only did".

 

3 years ago was when covid hit, and the thais graciously and efficiently introduced a special visa. The Aussie govt just/only told foreigner to go.

 

Hope i cleared up your misunderstanding.

The government told them to leave by a certain date or they wouldn't be allowed to leave. The date was March 21, 2020. If they stayed beyond that date they were stuck in Australia and their visas were extended, just as the Thais did for foreigners who couldn't get home. Nothing to do with visa overstays and everything to do with quarantine and airlines. Many chose not to leave and remained in Australia.

 

Similarly, I was in Thailand and I was told to be back by that date or I'd have to stay here until some undetermined date. I went home (regrettably) because I didn't want to be hospitalized here with no insurance, no vaccine and maybe an astronomical hospital bill to pay. I didn't need a visa to go back to Australia.

 

tldr; That tale was not about visas and overstays. Bringing it up was a deflection or misunderstanding of the underlying issue.

Edited June 27, 2023 by ozimoron