Swedish man arrested for 972 days overstay in Thailand

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A 33-year-old Swedish national identified as Mr. Francesco was arrested for overstaying his visa for 972 days in Phuket, Thailand on 22 May 2024. The police became aware of him, as a Phuket resident had posted about him on the “Phuket Residents Seek Help” Facebook group.

 

The post stated, that the Swedish man had broken into a rental house, where the homeowner had no longer allowed the man to rent. The man had then allegedly threatened to return and kill the homeowner. After seeing the post, the immigration police along with tourist police investigated the man.

 

The officers went undercover and found the Swede driving in the area. They revealed their identity and invited him for questioning. At first the Swede refused to step out of the car and he also didn’t have his passport with him.

 

by Charlotte Nike Albrechtsen

 

Full story: ScandAsia 2024-05-24

 

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UPDATE:

 

Foreigner in Phuket loses temper, threatens murder over renting dispute
 

 

A neighborhood in Phuket was shaken by a disturbing threat from a disillusioned Swedish expatriate, who vowed to kill a local propertyowner when he was banned from his rented home. The alarming event was shared on the "Phuket Residents Seek Help" Facebook page, prompting an instantaneous response from law enforcement.

 

Immigration officers along with tourist police set up monitoring in Phuket's Soi King Pattana 1, Moo 4, Saiyuan Road, Rawai Subdistrict, Mueang District on Wednesday. Their attentive watch gave results when they observed the suspect, 33-year-old Swedish man Francesco, entering the region. The officers quickly approached and asked him to exit his vehicle, which also had a small dog. Initially resistant, Francesco gave in after some coaxing.

 

 

On questioning, Francesco was unable to produce his passport. As a result, he was taken to the Phuket Immigration Office for more checks.

 

Investigations showed that Francesco had entered Thailand on February 12, 2020, with a NON-90 business visa that was good until September 23, 2021. Surprisingly, he had overstayed his visa by 972 days, KhaoSod English reported.

 

After this discovery, Francesco was officially arrested and brought to Chalong Police Station for additional legal actions.

 

Photo courtesy of The Thaiger

 

-- 2024-05-24

 

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[Gottfrid]

A crazy Swede! Good that he will be prosecuted and deported. Not to be seen for a minimum of 10 years. 

[BigStar]

Had a good run but went off the rails at the end.

[AnotherOneHere]

These guys are idiots anyway. I have been here 12 years (legally) and not once I had to prove to anybody my visa. I might live here for 50 years and nobody would catch me.  But these guys insist on doing stupid stuff like breaking into other peoples houses, threaten to kill somebody, getting into a fights and then they are surprised that they were caught. I wont even comment on his stupid tattoos. Solid life choices.

[Baz Erckens]

Does anyone track the current high scores? What's the longest overstay ever?

[bob smith]

4 minutes ago, Baz Erckens said:

Does anyone track the current high scores? What's the longest overstay ever?

I once saw a post of a bloke on 4,000 day overstay.

That's gotta be up there.

 

But then again, I'm sure there are still some old leftovers from the vietnam war era that never went home and are living quiet lives in Nakhon nowhere.

 

more power to em.

 

bob.

Edited May 24 by bob smith

[Sticky Rice Balls]

so he pays the fine and hes blacklisted for a year.........digging deep for content here..........

[BobBKK]

27 minutes ago, bob smith said:

I once saw a post of a bloke on 4,000 day overstay.

That's gotta be up there.

 

But then again, I'm sure there are still some old leftovers from the vietnam war era that never went home and are living quiet lives in Nakhon nowhere.

 

more power to em.

 

bob.

 If you are here illegally you should be out.

[PoorSucker]

34 minutes ago, Baz Erckens said:

Does anyone track the current high scores? What's the longest overstay ever?

Had a friend that passed away last year, moved to Thailand 1974

[KannikaP]

13 minutes ago, BobBKK said:

 If you are here illegally you should be out.

Tell that to the British Government please.

[Woof999]

1 hour ago, AnotherOneHere said:

I wont even comment on his stupid tattoos.

 

You already did, although I do agree with the sentiment.

 

30 minutes ago, Sticky Rice Balls said:

so he pays the fine and hes blacklisted for a year

 

A lot longer than a year for 972 days overstay and caught. 10 years I believe.

[Baz Erckens]

42 minutes ago, PoorSucker said:

Had a friend that passed away last year, moved to Thailand 1974

Well, if he was on 50y overstay then he is pretty much a contestant for the throne imho.

[Gottfrid]

3 hours ago, Sticky Rice Balls said:

so he pays the fine and hes blacklisted for a year.........digging deep for content here..........

You should definitely read up on the rules.

[Keeps]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

A 33-year-old Swedish national identified as Mr. Francesco was arrested for overstaying his visa for 972 days in Phuket, Thailand on 22 May 2024. The police became aware of him, as a Phuket resident had posted about him on the “Phuket Residents Seek Help” Facebook group.

 

The post stated, that the Swedish man had broken into a rental house, where the homeowner had no longer allowed the man to rent. The man had then allegedly threatened to return and kill the homeowner. After seeing the post, the immigration police along with tourist police investigated the man.

 

The officers went undercover and found the Swede driving in the area. They revealed their identity and invited him for questioning. At first the Swede refused to step out of the car and he also didn’t have his passport with him.

 

by Charlotte Nike Albrechtsen

 

Full story: ScandAsia 2024-05-24

 

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I was so hoping the article would read:-

 

.....Mr Francesco, more commonly known by his "friends" as Gottfrid..........

[Robert Paulson]

Good for him. I think he coulda hit 1000 days if he did not threaten to kill someone 

[neeray]

I hope there's a good substitute home for his little dog.

[rwill]

Not the brightest guy.  You would think being in the country illegally you would keep a lower profile.  It would have been smarter to just find another place to rent.

[kwaussie]

What's up with the Swedes lately, i thought they were better than this!

[hotchilli]

17 hours ago, webfact said:

The post stated, that the Swedish man had broken into a rental house, where the homeowner had no longer allowed the man to rent. The man had then allegedly threatened to return and kill the homeowner. After seeing the post, the immigration police along with tourist police investigated the man.

How to bring attention to yourself...

[Pla Simon]

What a Turnip.

[elektrified]

16 hours ago, Baz Erckens said:

Does anyone track the current high scores? What's the longest overstay ever?

There was the 70-80 year old Japanese man in PKK that was on 10 years overstay. His Thai wife had a dispute with the neighbor and the neighbor reported him.

[IndomitableSpirit]

I feel bad for the dog:( I hope there's someone else who could take good care of it.

[nobodysfriend]

19 hours ago, webfact said:

which also had a small dog

 

I hope that they find somebody good who will take care of it .

As for the Swede , knowing he was on overstay , he should have kept his mouth shut ...

Not the brightest candle on the cake ...

[Old Croc]

19 hours ago, webfact said:

The police became aware of him, as a Phuket resident had posted about him on the “Phuket Residents Seek Help” Facebook group.

Immigration monitoring this group?

 

Presumably, this guy had been locked out of his accommodation for non-payment of rent and may have been trying to retrieve his belongings.

Seems he has money for car, phone and pets, but not sufficient to pay a Thai what he owes.

Entered on a business visa.

[Excogitator]

So close to a 1000.. No wonder he was upset and started 'coaxing'.

 

What's the record for overstay anyway?

[brianthainess]

[Thingamabob]

2 hours ago, kwaussie said:

What's up with the Swedes lately, i thought they were better than this!

Francesco isn't exactly a common name in Sweden....

[ronster]

They should have a overstay tournament every year. 

Person caught with the largest overstay gets a clean slate and a one year visa as 1st prize ! 🏆 👍😃

[Grandpa Cool]

I wonder how he's been financing his long stay? 🤔

[newbee2022]

20 hours ago, webfact said:

A 33-year-old Swedish national identified as Mr. Francesco was arrested for overstaying his visa for 972 days in Phuket, Thailand on 22 May 2024. The police became aware of him, as a Phuket resident had posted about him on the “Phuket Residents Seek Help” Facebook group.

 

The post stated, that the Swedish man had broken into a rental house, where the homeowner had no longer allowed the man to rent. The man had then allegedly threatened to return and kill the homeowner. After seeing the post, the immigration police along with tourist police investigated the man.

 

The officers went undercover and found the Swede driving in the area. They revealed their identity and invited him for questioning. At first the Swede refused to step out of the car and he also didn’t have his passport with him.

 

by Charlotte Nike Albrechtsen

 

Full story: ScandAsia 2024-05-24

 

==============

 

UPDATE:

 

Foreigner in Phuket loses temper, threatens murder over renting dispute
 

 

A neighborhood in Phuket was shaken by a disturbing threat from a disillusioned Swedish expatriate, who vowed to kill a local propertyowner when he was banned from his rented home. The alarming event was shared on the "Phuket Residents Seek Help" Facebook page, prompting an instantaneous response from law enforcement.

 

Immigration officers along with tourist police set up monitoring in Phuket's Soi King Pattana 1, Moo 4, Saiyuan Road, Rawai Subdistrict, Mueang District on Wednesday. Their attentive watch gave results when they observed the suspect, 33-year-old Swedish man Francesco, entering the region. The officers quickly approached and asked him to exit his vehicle, which also had a small dog. Initially resistant, Francesco gave in after some coaxing.

 

 

On questioning, Francesco was unable to produce his passport. As a result, he was taken to the Phuket Immigration Office for more checks.

 

Investigations showed that Francesco had entered Thailand on February 12, 2020, with a NON-90 business visa that was good until September 23, 2021. Surprisingly, he had overstayed his visa by 972 days, KhaoSod English reported.

 

After this discovery, Francesco was officially arrested and brought to Chalong Police Station for additional legal actions.

 

Photo courtesy of The Thaiger

 

-- 2024-05-24

 

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Give him some quality time in prison. Probably there are some criminal records in Sweden too. 🙏