Popular Post webfact Posted June 1 Popular Post Share Posted June 1 A Nigerian man was arrested on Koh Phangan after using his claimed influence to demand free food and accommodation, sparking complaints among the island’s residents. The suspect, 35-year-old Benjamin Chemelia Ene, had overstayed his Thai visa by 276 days. The arrest was made by a team led by Police Lieutenant Colonel Vinij Bunchit from the Tourist Police Division 5, along with Koh Phangan Sub-district Chief Naphadol Khaomali. The team acted on multiple complaints from local businesses and residents who reported Ene’s suspicious behaviour and his tendency to claim false influence back in Nigeria. Authorities swooped in on Ene after he displayed suspicious behaviour upon sighting a Tourist Police patrol car. Attempting to flee, he darted into a nearby hotel but was swiftly apprehended. He was taken to Koh Phangan Police Station, where he disclosed his overstay and confessed to the fraudulent claims he used to avoid payment for accommodations and food. Picture courtesy: Naewna Residents of Koh Phangan expressed relief following Ene’s arrest, as his behaviour had caused significant concern in the local community. Many local businesses were wary of his intimidating tactics, particularly his assertions of possessing influential connections in Nigeria to gain free services. The incident underscores ongoing concerns about visa overstayers and their impact on tourist destinations in Thailand. Local authorities have stepped up efforts to monitor and manage such occurrences, ensuring both residents' and tourists’ safety and comfort. Tourist police say they will continue vigilant monitoring and encourage the public to report any suspicious activities. This strategy is part of broader efforts to maintain the integrity and welcoming atmosphere of popular tourist destinations like Koh Phangan. For now, Ene remains in custody and will face legal proceedings both for his visa overstay and the fraudulence used in exploiting locals. Picture courtesy: Naewna -- 2024-06-01 Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 2 2 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post smedly Posted June 1 Popular Post Share Posted June 1 poor "little" fella 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PJ71 Posted June 1 Popular Post Share Posted June 1 Nigerians are the worst. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JayClay Posted June 1 Popular Post Share Posted June 1 1 hour ago, webfact said: Many local businesses were wary of his intimidating tactics, particularly his assertions of possessing influential connections in Nigeria to gain free services. I'm confused. Why should any Thai businesses owner be concerned about anybody's connections in Nigeria? What were these business owners frightened of? 1 1 1 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NickyLouie Posted June 1 Popular Post Share Posted June 1 he din' do nuttin 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LudwigK Posted June 1 Share Posted June 1 Well known for not accept the law 8-[[[ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted June 1 Popular Post Share Posted June 1 3 hours ago, webfact said: Authorities swooped in on Ene after he displayed suspicious behaviour upon sighting a Tourist Police patrol car. Attempting to flee, he darted into a nearby hotel but was swiftly apprehended Easy to spot during the day.... 1 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shackleton Posted June 1 Share Posted June 1 Plenty more like him currently in Thailand 🇹🇭 😉 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Grumpy one Posted June 1 Popular Post Share Posted June 1 Who would have thought that a Nigerian would be up to no good 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PETERTHEEATER Posted June 1 Popular Post Share Posted June 1 Give him a break, he's a double amputee..... 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enoon Posted June 1 Share Posted June 1 5 hours ago, JayClay said: I'm confused. Why should any Thai businesses owner be concerned about anybody's connections in Nigeria? What were these business owners frightened of? Him have very strong witch-doctor friends in Nigeria. Strong so they reach across the oceans and tear your heart out if you not give him Kaow kaow moo and a Sprite. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Keeps Posted June 1 Popular Post Share Posted June 1 5 hours ago, PJ71 said: Nigerians are the worst. Thought that was we Brits according to about half of the posters on this site........ 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PJ71 Posted June 1 Popular Post Share Posted June 1 (edited) 20 minutes ago, Keeps said: Thought that was we Brits according to about half of the posters on this site........ Nigerians are on a completely different level - champions league scammers. Edited June 1 by PJ71 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted June 1 Share Posted June 1 7 hours ago, webfact said: Many local businesses were wary of his intimidating tactics, particularly his assertions of possessing influential connections in Nigeria to gain free services. Really? Like: Don't you know who my father is back in Nigeria. Now you have to be scared. Really? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted June 1 Share Posted June 1 44 minutes ago, Enoon said: Him have very strong witch-doctor friends in Nigeria. Strong so they reach across the oceans and tear your heart out if you not give him Kaow kaow moo and a Sprite. Now that might work with Thais. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NativeBob Posted June 1 Share Posted June 1 something doesn't add up in this story 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keeps Posted June 1 Share Posted June 1 5 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said: Now that might work with Thais. I think the Nigerian would have been more scared of this than the Thais. It looks like the Ku Klux Klan... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidneyw Posted June 1 Share Posted June 1 Benjamin formally known as a Prince in Nigeria. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancelot01 Posted June 1 Share Posted June 1 3 hours ago, kidneyw said: Benjamin formally known as a Prince in Nigeria. Only 43% Nigerian? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john donson Posted June 2 Share Posted June 2 90 day working well, looooooooooooool is there no AI to follow up who did not leave after x amount of days and flag it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiochaser Posted June 2 Share Posted June 2 On 6/1/2024 at 12:47 AM, PJ71 said: Nigerians are the worst. Not all of them. I have a neighbors here in the U.S. of A. who are from Nigeria. His kids go to the same Catholic elementary school that my grand kids go to. I pick up my grand kids from school (Mom does not want them to ride in a school bus) and the school bus drops his kids off at the corner where my house is. Their dad and I like to sit on a bench in the shade of one of my trees (not during winter though) and we talk about many different subjects while his kids and my grandkids run around the yard screaming, laughing, and having loads of fun. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiochaser Posted June 2 Share Posted June 2 On 6/1/2024 at 12:47 AM, PJ71 said: Nigerians are the worst. 19 hours ago, Keeps said: Thought that was we Brits according to about half of the posters on this site........ Nope. I have met some pretty nice British folk. So, like Nigerians, not all of them are the worst. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ71 Posted June 2 Share Posted June 2 3 hours ago, radiochaser said: Nope. I have met some pretty nice British folk. So, like Nigerians, not all of them are the worst. Have you met them in west africa tho? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecyclist Posted June 2 Share Posted June 2 On 6/1/2024 at 11:50 AM, JayClay said: I'm confused. Why should any Thai businesses owner be concerned about anybody's connections in Nigeria? What were these business owners frightened of? VOODOO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish star Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 On 6/1/2024 at 11:47 AM, PJ71 said: Nigerians are the worst. I’m starting to think Koreans are The Worst , easy to spot sunglasses at the Malls inside , obnoxiously Loud and Arrogant 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ71 Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 1 hour ago, Irish star said: I’m starting to think Koreans are The Worst , easy to spot sunglasses at the Malls inside , obnoxiously Loud and Arrogant they don't smell tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchcat Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 On 6/1/2024 at 3:11 AM, webfact said: A Nigerian man was arrested on Koh Phangan after using his claimed influence to demand free food and accommodation, sparking complaints among the island’s residents. The suspect, 35-year-old Benjamin Chemelia Ene, had overstayed his Thai visa by 276 days. Send him back to Africa and don't let him return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NativeBob Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 On 6/3/2024 at 7:21 AM, Irish star said: I’m starting to think Koreans are The Worst , easy to spot sunglasses at the Malls inside , obnoxiously Loud and Arrogant I used to live in the condo near their Embassy and had more than enough of their attitude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhys Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 ....odd that Thais would let this happen... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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