Crackdown on Foreigners Breaking Law: Thai Authorities Shut Down Car Rental Company

[webfact]

 

Phuket Provincial Police Region 8, along with spokespersons, convened to monitor measures against foreigners' misconduct. Since October 1st, there have been 614 cases of foreign nationals violating laws.

 

Those failing to meet criteria face immediate visa revocation. Today, authorities raided and shut down a car rental company in Thalang District, discovering Thai nationals involved in money laundering, reported Thai Rath.

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

On March 19th, Pol. Lt. Gen. Suksawat Sukwimol, Phuket Provincial Police Commander, ordered Pol. Col. Surapong Thanajit, Chief of Phuket Provincial Police Region 8, and Pol. Col. Achayon Kraithong, Police Spokesperson, to convene and oversee preventive measures against foreign nationals' misconduct.

 

Pol. Lt. Col. Sineleat Sukhum, Deputy Chief of Phuket Provincial Police Region 8, reported 32,207 foreign residents in Phuket, primarily engaged in business (27.94%), private education (25.04%), and retirement (15.19%).

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Among the 614 arrests, charges include working without permits, illegal entry, overstaying visas, drunk driving, drug offenses, robbery, prostitution, assaulting officers, property crimes, and sexual offenses.

 

Cases are referred to Immigration for visa review. Notably, 98 visas have been revoked. Measures discussed include crackdowns on foreign criminal syndicates to enhance tourist safety and maintain lawfulness.

 

TOP Picture: Siam Rath

 

-- ASEAN NOW 2024-03-20

 

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[Dan747]

WOW, TAT Visa schemes that have become problematic that have been previously posted as issues to become in the future-Karma in action.

[smedly]

A holiday paradise 

 

although breaking the law is not good, those doing it know they are doing it 

[2baht]

58 minutes ago, webfact said:

Among the 614 arrests, charges include working without permits, illegal entry, overstaying visas, drunk driving, drug offenses, robbery, prostitution, assaulting officers, property crimes, and sexual offenses.

Bloody foreigners! Close the gate, whinge all you like! See how far you go without them!  You cooked your goose, now EAT IT!

 

 

 

Edited March 20 by 2baht

[Ben Zioner]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

Pol. Lt. Col. Sineleat Sukhum, Deputy Chief of Phuket Provincial Police Region 8, reported 32,207 foreign residents in Phuket,

Throw the whole lot out, let's see..

[stevenl]

From the original article, Google translate.

 

"The said company is believed to have It is a company that operates by foreigners which has Thai people joining as nominees to avoid the law and is an offense according to The Foreign Business Act of 1999 has resulted in the seizure of more than 100 cars and motorcycles and many documents."

 

That's a substantial business.

[quake]

Quote

Since October 1st, there have been 614 cases of foreign nationals violating laws.

 

And can we have the figure's for Thai offenders.

[Mr Meeseeks]

Great opportunity for the local criminal gang to clean up some competition and take over their businesses without any questions asked. 

 

Just wait until they realise how much they can make from seizing land and property owned in a nominee company name.

[2008bangkok]

I wonder how many of the 8000 foreigners in Education are actually in Education or just the option to get a visa 

[ikke1959]

I wish they did the same for the Thai people.. Than it is justified because everybody has to follow the laws.. But now it are only the foreigners are being checked.. How many Thais are driving drunk, with no helmets or drivers licenses or under influence of drugs or smoke e cigarettes.. It surely seems that the Thais are superior and can do as they please, while others have to follow  the laws.. More Catholic than than the pope?

[2008bangkok]

59 minutes ago, ikke1959 said:

I wish they did the same for the Thai people.. Than it is justified because everybody has to follow the laws.. But now it are only the foreigners are being checked.. How many Thais are driving drunk, with no helmets or drivers licenses or under influence of drugs or smoke e cigarettes.. It surely seems that the Thais are superior and can do as they please, while others have to follow  the laws.. More Catholic than than the pope?

It's a good point we'll put. 

 

Also while we doing this what about if this tax law wants foreigners to pay tax on money in why they kids not have free education, reduced medical treatment and halt the dual pricing in places like national parks. 

[bob smith]

going for the low hanging fruit as always!

 

anyone know what happened to the Red Bull guy?

is he still on the run?

 

bob.

[ujayujay]

16 hours ago, webfact said:

 

Phuket Provincial Police Region 8, along with spokespersons, convened to monitor measures against foreigners' misconduct. Since October 1st, there have been 614 cases of foreign nationals violating laws.

 

Those failing to meet criteria face immediate visa revocation. Today, authorities raided and shut down a car rental company in Thalang District, discovering Thai nationals involved in money laundering, reported Thai Rath.

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

On March 19th, Pol. Lt. Gen. Suksawat Sukwimol, Phuket Provincial Police Commander, ordered Pol. Col. Surapong Thanajit, Chief of Phuket Provincial Police Region 8, and Pol. Col. Achayon Kraithong, Police Spokesperson, to convene and oversee preventive measures against foreign nationals' misconduct.

 

Pol. Lt. Col. Sineleat Sukhum, Deputy Chief of Phuket Provincial Police Region 8, reported 32,207 foreign residents in Phuket, primarily engaged in business (27.94%), private education (25.04%), and retirement (15.19%).

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Among the 614 arrests, charges include working without permits, illegal entry, overstaying visas, drunk driving, drug offenses, robbery, prostitution, assaulting officers, property crimes, and sexual offenses.

 

Cases are referred to Immigration for visa review. Notably, 98 visas have been revoked. Measures discussed include crackdowns on foreign criminal syndicates to enhance tourist safety and maintain lawfulness.

 

TOP Picture: Siam Rath

 

-- ASEAN NOW 2024-03-20

 

RELATED STORY:

Immigration officers told to increase screening of foreigners in Thailand 

 

 

 

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Things are getting dark for shady farangs. Even with the new tax legislation, those who have "bought" their visa with the help of so-called agents due to lack of their own financial resources will run into big problems! Recipients of old-age pensions must present a confirmation from the respective consulate for the exact amount! I think there will be an exodus of farangs from this group alone!

[Seeall]

12 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

I wish they did the same for the Thai people.. Than it is justified because everybody has to follow the laws.. But now it are only the foreigners are being checked.. How many Thais are driving drunk, with no helmets or drivers licenses or under influence of drugs or smoke e cigarettes.. It surely seems that the Thais are superior and can do as they please, while others have to follow  the laws.. More Catholic than than the pope?

Then firearms. And molesting. underage relatives and so on and so on and so on. But. who pays? There has to be money involved to be of interest.

[Srikcir]

16 hours ago, stevenl said:

Thai people joining as nominees to avoid the law

Will they be prosecuted? PM had said they too would be targeted for criminal offenses. 

[Mr Meeseeks]

13 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

surely seems that the Thais are superior and can do as they please, while others have to follow  the laws.. More Catholic than than the pope?

It is like that. No seems about it. 

[IamNoone88]

32,200 foreigners and 614 arrests ... 2% ... its pretty high and probably not scratching the surface.

[tgw]

9 minutes ago, IamNoone88 said:

32,200 foreigners and 614 arrests ... 2% ... its pretty high and probably not scratching the surface.

 

where are you getting 32.200 from? the figure seems ridiculously low.

 

EDIT

Ah, that's the number of residents.
So you are comparing the number of offences committed by foreigners overall, including tourists and illegal entries, with the number of residents - and that's incorrect.

Edited March 20 by tgw

[it is what it is]

13 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

I wish they did the same for the Thai people.. Than it is justified because everybody has to follow the laws.. But now it are only the foreigners are being checked.. How many Thais are driving drunk, with no helmets or drivers licenses or under influence of drugs or smoke e cigarettes.. It surely seems that the Thais are superior and can do as they please, while others have to follow  the laws.. More Catholic than than the pope?

 

of course they can do what they want, this is thailand and they are thai.

 

tbh, not all thais have this attitude, as with every country there is the xenophobic minority that have a loud voice.

 

i also suspect the government is happy that people are distracted from more pressing domestic issues such as the economy...

[Aussie999]

18 hours ago, 2008bangkok said:

I wonder how many of the 8000 foreigners in Education are actually in Education or just the option to get a visa 

Seems you have an issue... get over it.

[Aussie999]

4 hours ago, it is what it is said:

 

of course they can do what they want, this is thailand and they are thai.

 

tbh, not all thais have this attitude, as with every country there is the xenophobic minority that have a loud voice.

 

i also suspect the government is happy that people are distracted from more pressing domestic issues such as the economy...

Nope, Thailand is a xenophobic country, it is ingrained from the day they start school

[findlay13]

I still haven't seen what's happened to the Swiss "Do you know who I am?" Doctor kicker yet.

[hotchilli]

23 hours ago, webfact said:

Among the 614 arrests, charges include working without permits, illegal entry, overstaying visas, drunk driving, drug offenses, robbery, prostitution, assaulting officers, property crimes, and sexual offenses.

Apart from the immigration bit they're just blending in with the locals.

[kiwikeith]

22 hours ago, stevenl said:

From the original article, Google translate.

 

"The said company is believed to have It is a company that operates by foreigners which has Thai people joining as nominees to avoid the law and is an offense according to The Foreign Business Act of 1999 has resulted in the seizure of more than 100 cars and motorcycles and many documents."

 

That's a substantial business.

Do you need a 90 day visa on arrival to work in this field? 88

[2baht]

22 hours ago, quake said:

 

And can we have the figure's for Thai offenders.

No! Farang get **** all! We are Aliens!

 

 

Edited March 20 by 2baht

[sammieuk1]

We have our trainer's on we will catch you  🤔

 

[steven100]

Thais want justice    !    ban the farang .... kick them out   !!      revoke the visas   ....

 

don't come to Thailand foreigners   ''''       Thais want you out  !!   .............

[ChipButty]

They are obviously not members of AN, 

[stevenl]

7 hours ago, Srikcir said:

Will they be prosecuted? PM had said they too would be targeted for criminal offenses. 

I quoted the article. Beyond me why you're quoting me.

Edited March 21 by stevenl

[Ben Zioner]

20 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

I wish they did the same for the Thai people.. Than it is justified because everybody has to follow the laws.. But now it are only the foreigners are being checked.

It has been admitted that half of the Thai economy is underground...