Popular Post webfact Posted September 4, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 4, 2023 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 -- ASEAN NOW 2023-09-05 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get your business in front of millions of customers who read ASEAN NOW with an interest in Thailand every month - email [email protected] for more information Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 5 2 2 5 1 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ukrules Posted September 4, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 4, 2023 Isn't this a civil matter? 2 7 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Skipalongcassidy Posted September 5, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 5, 2023 3 hours ago, ukrules said: Isn't this a civil matter? It is both... it doesn't have to be one or the other. 6 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bkk6060 Posted September 5, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 5, 2023 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. 24 1 4 20 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gottfrid Posted September 5, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 5, 2023 Deportation is too mild for these suckers. Let him clean and restore the apartment, plus 120 hours of garbage picking in public parks. 10 1 1 7 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Liverpool Lou Posted September 5, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 5, 2023 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! 6 3 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Seppius Posted September 5, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 5, 2023 He was going to immigration in Bangkok dressed like that? 8 3 2 4 1 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post foreverlomsak Posted September 5, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 5, 2023 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. 13 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post xylophone Posted September 5, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 5, 2023 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! 11 1 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Hakuna Matata Posted September 5, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 5, 2023 It's time for American bashing. 1 2 2 2 2 2 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Hakuna Matata Posted September 5, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 5, 2023 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! 1 3 1 3 1 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post transam Posted September 5, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 5, 2023 7 hours ago, ukrules said: Isn't this a civil matter? His shorts are....................???? 4 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sambum Posted September 5, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 5, 2023 Is that his Certificate for "Prat of the Day" award that he's holding? 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tandor Posted September 5, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 5, 2023 2 hours ago, Seppius said: He was going to immigration in Bangkok dressed like that? ..fancy not shaving your legs! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Yme Posted September 5, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 5, 2023 Very clever to arrest him before he submitted his extension application. Guarantees an overstay charge as a minimum. 1 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post John Drake Posted September 5, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 5, 2023 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. 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Moti24 Posted September 5, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 5, 2023 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. 2 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gecko123 Posted September 5, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 5, 2023 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. 3 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Irish star Posted September 5, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 5, 2023 (edited) What a Slob , Complete with Manboobs and slides to immigration , Total Embarrassment to All Edited September 5, 2023 by Irish star 4 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jiggo Posted September 5, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 5, 2023 1 hour ago, Hakuna Matata said: It's time for American bashing. Yep it's their turn, Brit bashing was yesterday..... 1 1 1 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 Some off topic trolling posts in violation of our Community Standards have been removed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sammyoz Posted September 5, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 5, 2023 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. 1 3 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RichardColeman Posted September 5, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 5, 2023 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 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Zioner Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 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. 3 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post transam Posted September 5, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 5, 2023 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....???? 1 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jaggg88 Posted September 5, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 5, 2023 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 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RocketDog Posted September 5, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 5, 2023 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. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellohello123 Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 (edited) 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 -- ASEAN NOW 2023-09-05 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get your business in front of millions of customers who read ASEAN NOW with an interest in Thailand every month - email [email protected] for more information Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe Hahha what a photo Its like a high school graduatiom with the principle on the middle! Edited September 5, 2023 by hellohello123 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 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] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeworld Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 That was a fine bit of detecting to catch him like that. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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