Immigration releases statement on crackdowns on foreign offenders

[Thingamabob]

Unfortunately we are let down by a few of our number who are thuggish, rude and thick.

[Bangkok Barry]

5 hours ago, Mr Meeseeks said:

 

This was Thaksin's mantra the first time round.

 

Not a coincidence that the anti-foreigner rhetoric all ramps up again now that he is back in charge.

 

I remember him doing a tour of the new airport in Bangkok before it opened and demanding to know why there were so many signs in English. And on the day he had demanded it be ready for opening, and it wasn't, he took a flight from there to Don Muang to demonstrate that the airport was indeed open on time. Even though it was closed again after his flight.

[moe666]

6 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

They have clue.. They see all foreigners as tourists for a few weeks to spend their money here and leave. Long term expats and retirees are allowed here to sit at their home travel around the country and drink coffee, and the latest pay tax.. But they are not allowed to do even some volunteer work which on a retiring visa is impossible because you can't get a workpermit for free work on it.  So sit at home watch TV and go drink coffee and sometimes travel around ... That is retirement in Thailand and they are wondering why there are no people coming.

You need a work permit for everything that a Thai can't do, so no jobs left for long term expats

Did you retire here looking for a job, then you are not a retiree. Thailand is not perfect but immigration has a job to do and it is with foreign visitors. It does no good to complain about precieved lapses in arresting Thais , which they do on a daily basis, as immigration police are tasked with policing the people who arrive here for a visit.

[Bangkok Barry]

6 hours ago, 2baht said:

Not all are crims and scumbags, md! I'm sure one or two of us are legit!

 

 

 

If you read again carefully you'll see that he didn't claim that ALL are crims and scumbags.

[spidermike007]

I have a Thai friend who is a bigwig with the Internal Investigation Unit which is the equivalent of the FBI here and he tells me that immigration now interfaces directly with Interpol and they have all Interpol notices on their screens when a foreigner enters the country. So better screening is not required, perhaps some other measures need to be taken. I definitely agree about getting rid of bad apples such as Urs David Fehr, he does not belong in Thailand and he does not deserve to be in Thailand.

 

But don't consider picking on all of us, most of us are your friends and allies, not your enemies. 

[Will B Good]

I wonder if it has even dawned on them why so many criminals head for Thailand?……

 

IT’S BECAUSE YOUR POLICE FORCE AND POLITICIANS ARE TOTALLY CORRUPT!

[Noah K]

6 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

They have clue.. They see all foreigners as tourists for a few weeks to spend their money here and leave. Long term expats and retirees are allowed here to sit at their home travel around the country and drink coffee, and the latest pay tax.. But they are not allowed to do even some volunteer work which on a retiring visa is impossible because you can't get a workpermit for free work on it.  So sit at home watch TV and go drink coffee and sometimes travel around ... That is retirement in Thailand and they are wondering why there are no people coming.

You need a work permit for everything that a Thai can't do, so no jobs left for long term expats

That's not entirely true. If you have a Thai partner you can pretty much open whatever business you want. I know lots of people that are retired expats. And they like not working. They enjoy gardening, collecting, hiking, biking, etc. I found that working was interfering with my hobbies. Been living here more than fours years now, never bored, never want another job.

[Jonathan Swift]

6 hours ago, smedly said:

those pesky foreigners, while thais are model citizens 

Wahhh, are they picking on you and your drinking buddies again? One snarky comment reveals you so succinctly, amazing. So entitled. Like an American Karen. How old are you? Pointing the finger like a 5 year old at the other kids as if you're personally being singled out? "But Johnny Somchai did this, Sally Wongsuwong did that". Wahhh. BTW, you have one thing right - Thais ARE citizens, and 99% of them ARE model citizens. So as citizens there is no deportation for them. As it should be. Wahhh so unfair. If you're not a citizen Thailand has every right to hold you to a high standard of behavior with stiff penalties for transgressions. You're trespassing in someone else's country. How does YOUR country treat immigrants? In my 10 years here the worst offenders I've seen have all been foreigners. I see disrespect to Thailand by foreigners all the time. Probably farang just like you. My suggestion is you further your education in order to avoid further embarrassment to yourself with comments such as this. Maybe you can find a Thai elementary school that will take you. The kids can give you the basics on "model" citizenry. Or, just self deport. Thailand really doesn't need you or your attitude. And most of us ex pats would not be sad to see you go. Lakon, don't let the door hit you on your way out. 

[Jonathan Swift]

Listen to all the American Karen style babies here whining about being picked on as foreigners. Make no mistake, that's what you sound like, that's what you are: whining babies. If this is so unfair do us all a favor, law enforcement included, and leave. 

[Drumbuie]

6 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

They have clue.. They see all foreigners as tourists for a few weeks to spend their money here and leave. Long term expats and retirees are allowed here to sit at their home travel around the country and drink coffee, and the latest pay tax.. But they are not allowed to do even some volunteer work which on a retiring visa is impossible because you can't get a workpermit for free work on it.  So sit at home watch TV and go drink coffee and sometimes travel around ... That is retirement in Thailand and they are wondering why there are no people coming.

You need a work permit for everything that a Thai can't do, so no jobs left for long term expats

 

The clue is in the word "retirement". 
If you've worked your whole life, the chance to get up without an alarm going off, to read without interruptions, to write (I thoroughly recommend getting your life story down 'on paper' as part of your spiritual 'death-cleaning'), to go to the cinema/theatre/concerts/art galleries, to make and meet up with friends, to learn new skills (have you tried an art class?), to explore at leisure, to wander occasionally with no purpose other than looking around at life, to sit down and appreciate a beautiful view without looking at one's phone/watch to check the time.... it's wonderful.

Seriously, perhaps if you didn't want to stop working,   you shouldn't have applied for a retirement visa?
 

[Jonathan Swift]

19 minutes ago, Bangkok Barry said:

 

If you read again carefully you'll see that he didn't claim that ALL are crims and scumbags.

Awww, reading carefully is too much work, complaining is more fun, so is blaming others for your own misfortunes

[wensiensheng]

“They also conducted security inspections in the Old Town area of Phuket, distributing informational materials and promoting the Tourist Police hotline at 1155, which offers translation services 24/7.”

 

what has this got to do with deporting foreigners who break the law? Do they expect them to call the tourist police hotline and report themselves?

[gravity101]

18 minutes ago, Noah K said:

That's not entirely true. If you have a Thai partner you can pretty much open whatever business you want. I know lots of people that are retired expats. And they like not working. They enjoy gardening, collecting, hiking, biking, etc. I found that working was interfering with my hobbies. Been living here more than fours years now, never bored, never want another job.

Wasn't there an article a few days ago reporting on a crackdown on companies with nominee shareholders that included Thai wives?

Edited March 14 by gravity101

[transam]

6 hours ago, ChipButty said:

The immigration should start their clamp downs at the airport before they even get in, if they were to search all their luggage it would be easy to spot some one who intends to work here, 

Open millions of cases on arrival, now why didn't I think of that..........

[Jonathan Swift]

16 minutes ago, Noah K said:

That's not entirely true. If you have a Thai partner you can pretty much open whatever business you want. I know lots of people that are retired expats. And they like not working. They enjoy gardening, collecting, hiking, biking, etc. I found that working was interfering with my hobbies. Been living here more than fours years now, never bored, never want another job.

Awww, don't spoil the fun of blaming his woes on others, and especially don't spoil the fun of complaining about things he doesn't, and never will, understand. People who love to complain and blame rather than take responsibility for their own lives and their own happiness. Complaining is all they have because they never built anything out of their lives. 

[Jonathan Swift]

7 minutes ago, wensiensheng said:

“They also conducted security inspections in the Old Town area of Phuket, distributing informational materials and promoting the Tourist Police hotline at 1155, which offers translation services 24/7.”

 

what has this got to do with deporting foreigners who break the law? Do they expect them to call the tourist police hotline and report themselves?

Well why don't you just march your indignant little farang fanny into their offices and demand an explanation! Tell them you're Donald Trump, I'm sure they'll be impressed. 

[n00dle]

8 hours ago, save the frogs said:

long overdue

indeed, every day for years I have woken up and said to myself,

 

"I hope today they start arbitrarily revoking visas and deporting people without due process." 

[KhunBENQ]

6 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

But they are not allowed to do even some volunteer work which on a retiring visa is impossible because you can't get a workpermit for free work on it

A young teacher recently approached me about volunteering at school (even knowing that I am not a native speaker).

I was sorry to decline and tell her about the hassle with immigration and work permit needed (and likely a formal qualification).

[KhunBENQ]

They open up visa exempt to Russia, China, Kazakhstan etc.

90 day to Russians. Do they expect that hordes of wealthy Russians will throw money for an expensive 90 day Phuket holiday?

 

[schultzlivgthai]

I’m in Pattaya at the moment, can’t believe all the young farang crazed lunatics on their scooters, blowing through the crosswalks trying to overtake everything on the road! WTH 

[Bobydog]

6 hours ago, zhounan said:

How come Chinese CPC officials put their mouths into Thai security affairs?

They like the taste of Tutai ?

[Cabradelmar]

Bluster. It only matters if they actually do something. Talk is cheap. 

[Seppius]

Would not be surprised if the authorities turn their attention to Pattaya soon.

[eumenades]

Understandable, really. Kicking ladies legs is objectionable in any culture.

[Frankie baby]

Thailand as the right to protect and secure its country & nationals as they seem fit. It's a very fine line when criminals take advantage & laws have to be changed that don't go down with the law-abiding expats, who normally feel the full force of any crackdowns.

 

[HonkieH]

8 hours ago, 2baht said:

Yes, clean up those bloody foreigners! They're everywhere! Easily identified by the color of their hair! (and mostly taller than locals). 

Have we actually read the piece? Why was the Chinese Cosulate-General involved and got in the photo shoot as well? Can you really tell the difference by their hair colour and height ( Locals and Chinese)?

[arick]

7 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

They have clue.. They see all foreigners as tourists for a few weeks to spend their money here and leave. Long term expats and retirees are allowed here to sit at their home travel around the country and drink coffee, and the latest pay tax.. But they are not allowed to do even some volunteer work which on a retiring visa is impossible because you can't get a workpermit for free work on it.  So sit at home watch TV and go drink coffee and sometimes travel around ... That is retirement in Thailand and they are wondering why there are no people coming.

You need a work permit for everything that a Thai can't do, so no jobs left for long term expats

Or loose millions for corruption 

[The Fugitive]

1 hour ago, spidermike007 said:

all Interpol notices on their screens when a foreigner enters the country.

I can understand red notices. How about green ones?

[2baht]

2 minutes ago, HonkieH said:

Have we actually read the piece? Why was the Chinese Cosulate-General involved and got in the photo shoot as well? Can you really tell the difference by their hair colour and height ( Locals and Chinese)?

The Chinese are not tourists, they are insurgents! You know, Big Brother!

[rexpotter]

8 hours ago, RandiRona said:

Corruption? incompetence? Greed? Choose your poison. 

Are you calling me a scumbag? Well then lets meet at the Thai Police Station on Beach road and fight it out, like some local guys a did a few weeks ago.