Gambian Man Arrested After Seven Years Overstay in Thailand

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A Gambian man has been apprehended on Pha Ngan Island, Surat Thani, for an astonishing seven-year overstay.

 

The Koh Pha Ngan Tourist Police report shows Mr. Saikou, 52, was arrested last Friday in Chalok Lham Village, Pha Ngan sub-district. The incident drew attention when Mr. Saikou allegedly exclaimed, "Bingo!" upon seeing the officers.

 

Upon his apprehension, Mr. Saikou failed to provide any legal documents validating his stay, leading to his detention at the Koh Pha Ngan Police Station. Immigration records showed no trace of his entry into Thailand.

 

Mr. Saikou confessed he had stayed in Malaysia after his last exit from Thailand and, having lost his passport, yearned to return. He collaborated with a Malaysian acquaintance who smuggled him back into Thailand for $200. Mr. Saikou stayed in Thailand with the assistance of Thai friends, reported The Phuket Express.

 

After successfully re-entering Thailand, Mr. Saikou has resided on Pha Ngan Island with a close female friend since 2017. The woman claimed to be unaware of Mr. Saikou’s illegal status, stating she had never seen his passport.

 

Mr. Saikou now faces charges of illegal entry and overstaying his visa. Authorities are processing his deportation, underlining the importance of monitoring visa compliance. The case highlights the length and complexity involved in tracking overstays, especially in remote locations like tourist-heavy islands.

 

This situation serves as a pressing reminder for travellers and hosts alike to ensure legal documentation is maintained to avoid severe penalties and legal consequences. The Thai police continue to tighten immigration checks to prevent further incidences of long-term overstays.

 

TOP Picture courtesy: The Phuket Express

 

-- 2024-07-20

 

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[2baht]

He seems to have an eyesight problem! Hold it away from your face a bit, Jimmy, then you'll have a better idea what they got you for!

[Tropicalevo]

The tourist policeman with the white crocs, looks well out of place in that photo.

It is as if someone has told a passer-by to put on the uniform for the photo op.

[Gsxrnz]

His legs and hands don't look very ethnically Gambian. My suntan is darker. 

[brianthainess]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

Mr. Saikou has resided on Pha Ngan Island with a close female friend since 2017.

For free  ? He must have got an income from something, does that mean my gold won't turn up now from my Gambian Princess ? ...... 😭😭😭

[Mr Meeseeks]

Good on the Thais for being vigilant, arresting, and locking up illegals without any concerns whatsoever. Deport at the criminal's own expense, if not, they rot in a cell in the IDC. 

 

Meanwhile, in the UK, these criminals are free to stay and do whatever they want without fear of punishment. 

[ChipButty]

Must have been getting money from somewhere, 

[proton]

55 minutes ago, Mr Meeseeks said:

Good on the Thais for being vigilant, arresting, and locking up illegals without any concerns whatsoever. Deport at the criminal's own expense, if not, they rot in a cell in the IDC. 

 

Meanwhile, in the UK, these criminals are free to stay and do whatever they want without fear of punishment. 

 

In the UK he could have claimed 'asylum' given a fake name from a country he's never been to and straight to a hotel with a handout of 43 quid a week and the taxpayer would have looked after him for life. As Enoch said we must be mad, literally mad.

[ChipButty]

1 minute ago, proton said:

 

In the UK he could have claimed 'asylum' given a fake name from a country he's never been to and straight to a hotel with a handout of 43 quid a week and the taxpayer would have looked after him for life. As Enoch said we must be mad, literally mad.

In the UK they change their religion

[Korat Kiwi]

3 hours ago, Tropicalevo said:

The tourist policeman with the white crocs, looks well out of place in that photo.

It is as if someone has told a passer-by to put on the uniform for the photo op.

He appears to be a non badged member as well.  Looks a big shy/shady... Not sure which. 

 

Maybe new shoes next pay? 

[NativeBob]

there's a bunch of very long-overstayed farangs in Cha-Am  doing summer camps and they are not from Africa, Middle East or some exotic places. Really don't care = 500thb and problem solved. 

[PremiumLane]

1 hour ago, proton said:

 

In the UK he could have claimed 'asylum' given a fake name from a country he's never been to and straight to a hotel with a handout of 43 quid a week and the taxpayer would have looked after him for life. As Enoch said we must be mad, literally mad.

 

Another fevered cheese dream 

[hotchilli]

7 hours ago, webfact said:

Mr. Saikou confessed he had stayed in Malaysia after his last exit from Thailand and, having lost his passport, yearned to return. He collaborated with a Malaysian acquaintance who smuggled him back into Thailand for $200. Mr. Saikou stayed in Thailand with the assistance of Thai friends,

Always a way..... with assistance

[NativeBob]

26 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

Always a way..... with assistance

Indeed! Amazing $200 only! Baltic countries are $1K up. 

[billd766]

1 hour ago, hotchilli said:

Always a way..... with assistance

I'll get by with a little help from my friends.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0C58ttB2-Qg

 

[Tropicalevo]

Well, this guy is not the leader of the pack at the moment.

Only 7 years overstay.

The BP has just announced a Nigerian on 3,214 days overstay.

Cocaine dealer on KPN.

[ChipButty]

3 hours ago, Tropicalevo said:

Well, this guy is not the leader of the pack at the moment.

Only 7 years overstay.

The BP has just announced a Nigerian on 3,214 days overstay.

Cocaine dealer on KPN.

8,8054794521 days 

[sherwood]

Bless the over stayers. Not them Russian buggers though.

[Mr Meeseeks]

On 7/20/2024 at 11:46 AM, proton said:

 

In the UK he could have claimed 'asylum' given a fake name from a country he's never been to and straight to a hotel with a handout of 43 quid a week and the taxpayer would have looked after him for life. As Enoch said we must be mad, literally mad.

 

When the pushback comes, and it will come, it will be horrifically violent.

[fotofinish]

On 7/20/2024 at 1:49 PM, Mr Meeseeks said:

Good on the Thais for being vigilant, arresting, and locking up illegals without any concerns whatsoever. Deport at the criminal's own expense, if not, they rot in a cell in the IDC. 

 

Meanwhile, in the UK, these criminals are free to stay and do whatever they want without fear of punishment. 

 vigilant?? 7 years lol...maybe thats good in Thailand?

[retarius]

If someone has no visible means of support, it often means they are dealing drugs.