Surin Immigration Enforces Law for housing Foreigners

[webfact]

Picture: Siam Rath

 

On July 11, 2023, it was reported that under the direction of Police Lieutenant General Thanawat Poolsawasd, the Surin Immigration Bureau has enforced investigations and publicized Section 38 of the Immigration Act B.E. 2522 (1979) for businesses providing housing to foreigners.

 

This law covers hotels, resorts, guest houses, and other residences within their jurisdiction, in line with the directives of the commanding officer, to prevent and suppress violations of the Immigration Act, reported Siam Rath.

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

The agency clarified the legal provisions, procedures for accommodating foreigners, and penalties if violations are found. It also advised on how to report foreign accommodation and provided channels for those seeking help or reporting suspicions related to foreigners.

 

For further inquiries or assistance, contact Surin Immigration Bureau at 044-559127 or Emergency Line 1178.

 

Top Picture: Siam Rath

 

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[Thaddee]

Great article about another act of overzealousness on the part of Thai Immigration. I think they must go by a junta-book, not unlike a country next door. What is Section 38 anyway ? Care to explain ? Is this article about something that has changed in the law or simply they have decided to enforce the law as a swan song ?

[DILLIGAD]

Never was too impressed by that IO. Glad to get out and use one that is more friendly/helpful

[ezzra]

Is Surin a part of N. Korea? how would that look if the same would be to Thai people renting properties overseas?

Edited July 12, 2023 by ezzra

[bubblegum]

Surin Phuket or Surin, Surin. 

[Tropicalevo]

2 hours ago, Thaddee said:

What is Section 38 anyway ? Care to explain ? Is this article about something that has changed in the law or simply they have decided to enforce the law as a swan song ?

All foreigners must be reported to immigration. (TM 30)

The law has been in place more than 40 years.

 

Maybe read up on it?

https://www.immigration.go.th/en/?page_id=1690

[hotchilli]

9 hours ago, webfact said:

The agency clarified the legal provisions, procedures for accommodating foreigners, and penalties if violations are found. It also advised on how to report foreign accommodation and provided channels for those seeking help or reporting suspicions related to foreigners.

Welcome to Thailand... 

[Led Lolly Yellow Lolly]

10 hours ago, Thaddee said:

Great article about another act of overzealousness on the part of Thai Immigration.

Haven't you ever seen Thai cops taking pictures of themselves at road junctions? They do it to show their boss they're not watching telly in the police box. Immigration officers need to chase down some clueless but mostly innocent foreigner for pics to show their worth. It could also just be a slow day at Siam Wrath.

[Etaoin Shrdlu]

11 hours ago, Tropicalevo said:

All foreigners must be reported to immigration. (TM 30)

The law has been in place more than 40 years.

 

Maybe read up on it?

https://www.immigration.go.th/en/?page_id=1690

Not all foreigners are subject to reporting under Section 38 of the immigration act of 1979.

 

An actual translation of the Immigration Act can be found here: http://www.samutprakanimmigration.go.th/downloads/Immigration_Act.pdf and it states that the reporting applies to foreigners on temporary permission of stay. Permanent residents are not on temporary permission to stay and are therefore exempt from reporting under Section 38.