American Arrested in Bangkok Following Phuket Incident

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Picture: Siam Rath

 

On September 4, 2023, Bangkok authorities reported the apprehension of Mr. John (alias), a 41-year-old American.

 

He was sought after causing an incident in Phuket, where he purportedly wreaked havoc and inflicted damage to a local residence. Following this, the property owner lodged a complaint against him for the damages, reported Siam Rath.

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Attempts by Phuket's investigative unit to locate Mr. John initially proved fruitless.They later secured an arrest warrant from the Phuket court.

 

Through their investigation, they learned that Mr. John had fled from Phuket and was residing in a condominium near Sukhumvit Soi 11 in the Wattana district of Bangkok.

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

The breakthrough came when the authorities discovered that Mr. John planned to visit the IT Square building in the Laksi district of Bangkok to extend his visa.

 

On arrival, officers identified him as he was about to submit his visa extension at the immigration counter.

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Confirming his identity and ensuring he was the same individual wanted in Phuket, they informed him of the charges and his rights.

 

He was subsequently detained and handed over to the investigative team in Phuket for legal proceedings.

 

Top Picture: Siam Rath

 

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[ukrules]

Isn't this a civil matter?

[Skipalongcassidy]

3 hours ago, ukrules said:

Isn't this a civil matter?

It is both... it doesn't have to be one or the other. 

[bkk6060]

It is a criminal matter from the report he committed criminal property vandalism.

Just another loser who gives Falang a bad reputation.  Hope they deport him.

 

[Gottfrid]

Deportation is too mild for these suckers. Let him clean and restore the apartment, plus 120 hours of garbage picking in public parks.

[Liverpool Lou]

5 hours ago, ukrules said:

Isn't this a civil matter?

Criminal damage is criminal and an arrest warrant means that he can be arrested!

[Seppius]

He was going to immigration in Bangkok dressed like that?

[foreverlomsak]

13 minutes ago, Seppius said:

He was going to immigration in Bangkok dressed like that?

I assume from your amazement that you don't visit Immigration, the modes of dress are often weird and wonderful, which is why Immigration Jomtien at one time issued a dress code, don't know if it's still valid. Will admit that I tend to wear more formal attire (long pants/trousers and polo shirt) when I visit Immigration.

[xylophone]

1 hour ago, foreverlomsak said:

I assume from your amazement that you don't visit Immigration, the modes of dress are often weird and wonderful, which is why Immigration Jomtien at one time issued a dress code, don't know if it's still valid. Will admit that I tend to wear more formal attire (long pants/trousers and polo shirt) when I visit Immigration.

They have done the same at Phuket and I saw that being enforced when a sruffy falang came into the building, because he was told to leave after the dress code poster was pointed out to him!

[Hakuna Matata]

It's time for American bashing.

[Hakuna Matata]

2 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

Deportation is too mild for these suckers. Let him clean and restore the apartment, plus 120 hours of garbage picking in public parks.

Absolutely, what an American bastard!

[transam]

7 hours ago, ukrules said:

Isn't this a civil matter?

His shorts are....................????

[sambum]

Is that his Certificate for "Prat of the Day" award that he's holding?

[tandor]

2 hours ago, Seppius said:

He was going to immigration in Bangkok dressed like that?

..fancy not shaving your legs!

[Yme]

Very clever to arrest him before he submitted his extension application. Guarantees an overstay charge as a minimum. 

[John Drake]

42 minutes ago, Hakuna Matata said:

It's time for American bashing.

On the bright side, it will be impossible to blame retirement extensions for this one.

[Moti24]

3 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

Deportation is too mild for these suckers. Let him clean and restore the apartment, plus 120 hours of garbage picking in public parks.

Good idea!  Then they can charge him for working without a workpermit.

[Gecko123]

9 hours ago, webfact said:

The breakthrough came when the authorities discovered that Mr. John planned to visit the IT Square building in the Laksi district of Bangkok to extend his visa.

This suggests that immigration was immediately aware of his outstanding arrest warrant as soon as he contacted immigration. Only pointing this out because I don't think this level of data base coordination has always been the case.

 

The American guy needs some lessons in body language etiquette when under arrest. His hand on his drink when charges are being explained to him as well as his hands in his pockets while being photographed do not convey respect, contrition, or an appreciation of the charges he is facing.

[Irish star]

What a Slob , Complete with Manboobs and slides to immigration , Total Embarrassment to All 

[Jiggo]

1 hour ago, Hakuna Matata said:

It's time for American bashing.

Yep it's their turn, Brit bashing was yesterday.....

[metisdead]

Some off topic trolling posts in violation of our Community Standards have been removed.

[sammyoz]

When you’re born or raised in America, you’re encouraged to be or do ANYTHING you want anywhere you want. Poor guy was probably just exercising his “rights” as an American to wreak havoc and cause damage.

[RichardColeman]

9 hours ago, webfact said:

He was subsequently detained and handed over to the investigative team in Phuket for legal proceedings.

Hopefully visa extension denied , fined big time, held until paid and then deported

[Ben Zioner]

He is American, but could be  British or even French... About time they remove the visa exempt admissions and require a criminal & employment record before issuing visas. 

[transam]

1 minute ago, Ben Zioner said:

He is American, but could be  British or even French... About time they remove the visa exempt admissions and require a criminal & employment record before issuing visas. 

Myself being British, I would think that no British chap would be seen dead in those shorts, and the leg art does point towards the USA....????

[Jaggg88]

3 hours ago, foreverlomsak said:

I assume from your amazement that you don't visit Immigration, the modes of dress are often weird and wonderful, which is why Immigration Jomtien at one time issued a dress code, don't know if it's still valid. Will admit that I tend to wear more formal attire (long pants/trousers and polo shirt) when I visit Immigration.

Every immigration office has a dress code, not just Jomtien, whether people follow it or not is another matter. Like you I always wear long trousers and a shirt with a collar 

 

[RocketDog]

3 hours ago, foreverlomsak said:

Will admit that I tend to wear more formal attire (long pants/trousers and polo shirt) when I visit Immigration.

Good for you. I do the same.

Unlike some on these forums, I liken dressing down for an immigration visit to poking snakes with a stick. It's really not worth the risk.

[hellohello123]

10 hours ago, webfact said:

 

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Confirming his identity and ensuring he was the same individual wanted in Phuket, they informed him of the charges and his rights.

 

He was subsequently detained and handed over to the investigative team in Phuket for legal proceedings.

 

Top Picture: Siam Rath

 

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Hahha what a  photo

 

Its like a high school graduatiom with the principle on the middle!

[hotchilli]

10 hours ago, webfact said:

On arrival, officers identified him as he was about to submit his visa extension at the immigration counter.

Bad timing... cause havoc before the ext'n application...

[nice shorts]

[freeworld]

That was a fine bit of detecting to catch him like that.