Why to criminals from all over the world come to Thailand and think they'll never be found or think they can carry on with their criminal activities without getting caught?

1. Tourism Infrastructure: Thailand is a major tourist destination, known for its hospitality, beautiful landscapes, and vibrant cities. The well-developed tourism infrastructure makes it easier for individuals to blend in with the crowd, making it an attractive destination for those wanting to lay low.
2. Visa Policies: For many nationalities, Thailand offers visa-free entry or visa on arrival. This ease of entry can be attractive to individuals looking to evade authorities or engage in illegal activities without the stringent checks found in other countries.
3. Border Porosity: Thailand shares borders with Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, and Malaysia. Some of these borders are porous and not tightly regulated, making it easier for individuals to cross in and out of the country undetected.
4. Cost of Living: The relatively low cost of living compared to Western countries allows individuals to sustain themselves on less money, which can be a factor for those involved in criminal activities or those trying to hide their financial footprint.
5. Corruption and Law Enforcement Challenges: While Thailand has been working to combat corruption and improve its law enforcement capabilities, challenges remain. Corruption and the varying levels of law enforcement effectiveness can create loopholes that are exploited by those involved in illegal activities.
6. Criminal Networks: Over the years, some criminal networks have established themselves in Thailand, engaging in activities such as human trafficking, drug smuggling, and other illicit trades. These networks can provide a support system for criminals.
7. Expat Communities: Large expatriate communities can offer a sense of anonymity for those wishing to hide in plain sight. While the vast majority of expats are law-abiding, the presence of large foreign populations can make it easier for individuals to blend in.
8. Lifestyle Appeal: Thailand's climate, culture, and lifestyle attractions are not just appealing to tourists and retirees but also to those seeking to escape legal issues in their home countries.

The Thai government and law enforcement agencies are aware of these issues and have been taking steps to mitigate the country's appeal to criminals. This includes tightening visa regulations, enhancing border security, cracking down on corruption, and improving international cooperation in law enforcement.

2 hours ago, Ralf001 said:

1. Tourism Infrastructure: Thailand is a major tourist destination, known for its hospitality, beautiful landscapes, and vibrant cities. The well-developed tourism infrastructure makes it easier for individuals to blend in with the crowd, making it an attractive destination for those wanting to lay low.
2. Visa Policies: For many nationalities, Thailand offers visa-free entry or visa on arrival. This ease of entry can be attractive to individuals looking to evade authorities or engage in illegal activities without the stringent checks found in other countries.
3. Border Porosity: Thailand shares borders with Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, and Malaysia. Some of these borders are porous and not tightly regulated, making it easier for individuals to cross in and out of the country undetected.
4. Cost of Living: The relatively low cost of living compared to Western countries allows individuals to sustain themselves on less money, which can be a factor for those involved in criminal activities or those trying to hide their financial footprint.
5. Corruption and Law Enforcement Challenges: While Thailand has been working to combat corruption and improve its law enforcement capabilities, challenges remain. Corruption and the varying levels of law enforcement effectiveness can create loopholes that are exploited by those involved in illegal activities.
6. Criminal Networks: Over the years, some criminal networks have established themselves in Thailand, engaging in activities such as human trafficking, drug smuggling, and other illicit trades. These networks can provide a support system for criminals.
7. Expat Communities: Large expatriate communities can offer a sense of anonymity for those wishing to hide in plain sight. While the vast majority of expats are law-abiding, the presence of large foreign populations can make it easier for individuals to blend in.
8. Lifestyle Appeal: Thailand's climate, culture, and lifestyle attractions are not just appealing to tourists and retirees but also to those seeking to escape legal issues in their home countries.

The Thai government and law enforcement agencies are aware of these issues and have been taking steps to mitigate the country's appeal to criminals. This includes tightening visa regulations, enhancing border security, cracking down on corruption, and improving international cooperation in law enforcement.

With visa exempt, fairly easy to enter, unless you have a red notice from Interpol looking for you.  Way different if trying to enter legally into another country, like USA,    Although a million+ simply walk across the border illegally every year (USA).   

 

Just have to keep a low profile once in TH, or you'll get asked for ID.  In USA by contrast, it's illegal in many states for police to even ask you for ID 

 

I think most get caught by plain stupidity, drawing attention to themselves, or using the same ATM to finance their stay.  Easily trackable once they know you're wanted somewhere.

 

I travel around a bit, and not get asked for ID when checking in, so keeping a low profile is easy.

2 hours ago, flyingtlger said:

Why do criminals from all over the world come to Thailand and think they'll never be found or think they can carry on with their criminal activities without getting caught?

Who are these criminals???

22 minutes ago, 2baht said:

Who are these criminals???

Try Google once in a while ... 

I am sure many criminals come for the same reason many others come. Let's have fun.

And with the corrupt police they can get away with lots of things.

I knew some boiler-room guys many years ago. They paid the police. As far as I know there was just one main rule: Don't do crimes with Thai people as the victims. If you rip off people from anywhere else in the world we don't care as long as you pay.

 

The biggest criminals wear suits and probably never put their feet in Thailand.

those with criminal records are welcome, thai logic

I noticed last year that apparently the Australian Federal police were setting up offices in Bangkok to monitor the Australian outlaw Bikie groups that have made Thailand home

Why do so many criminals come to Thailand?

 

Because they "feel at home".

There was a guy teaching yoga in Nong Khai for years -he was in the Lonely Planet book.

 

He turned out to be a bank robber who'd overstayed his visa by 6-8 years, I think.

 

He preferred female yoga clients. I was rebuffed in my attempt to give him 100 baht for a yoga class.

Ask Mr Taksin

On 2/11/2024 at 8:02 AM, KhunLA said:

Try Google once in a while ... 

Oh? Crooks advertise themselves on Google??? Convenient! 

23 minutes ago, 2baht said:

Oh? Crooks advertise themselves on Google??? Convenient! 

Wow, just think if you clicked on the link, you wouldn't make silly replies.   Just a thought 

I met an old Bulgarian guy in Siem Reap, Cambodia, who was in a neo-fascist group killing communists.

He is managing a little hotel there, in his 60s, and his wife is a beautiful local lady with very long hair, in her 20s.

It is because Spain is closed.

I knew one, he was here spending money like water and spouting idiocy praising Margaret Thatcher. He seemed ok apart from his adoration of Margaret the Witch.

He was arrested and deported to Spain for moving 500kg of heroin. I guess that is what happens to all Thatcher lovers. 

It was the same with Darwin in the Aussie Northern Territory in 1960-80's. Long trip to get there but once there easy to drop off the radar.

 

Darwin also had no extradition treaty for crimes committed in other states so maybe Thailand has the same with other countries?