Passport Sales Arrest Sparks Thai PM's Crackdown on Gray Capital

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Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has ordered a strict crackdown on gray capital operations following the shocking discovery of a billboard at Bangkok's Huai Khwang intersection advertising the sale of passports from four countries.

 

In recent weeks, government agencies have been on high alert for any influx of illegal capital disguised as tourism. Srettha recently held talks with Pol. Lt. Gen. Thiti Sangsawang, the Metropolitan Police Commissioner, to delve into the advertisement incident. He has called for a thorough investigation to uproot the issue at its core.

 

"I don't want to say too much as it could jeopardize the case," Srettha commented, promising the public that efforts are underway to address this disturbing trend.

 

Pol. Lt. Gen. Itthiphol Itthisarnronchai, the Immigration Bureau Commissioner, along with Pol. Lt. Gen. Thiti and other authorities, spearheaded the investigation. Their efforts led to the arrest of a Chinese couple: Xin Ling, 33, and his wife, Su Na, 35, who were implicated in this clandestine passport trade.

 

Xin Ling, identified as a fugitive and wanted in China for document forgery, was apprehended at Don Mueang International Airport while trying to leave the country. Thai immigration officials have since revoked his permission to stay in Thailand, and a deportation order has been issued.

 

Authorities uncovered evidence on Xin Ling's phone that implicated his wife, Su Na, in the passport sales operation.

 

She confessed to using her husband's phone to contact potential clients but insisted no transactions had taken place. Su Na has been charged with working without a permit, sentenced to four months in prison, and fined 5,000 baht.

 

However, her sentence has been suspended for one year, and she has been blacklisted from entering Thailand again.

 

This high-profile crackdown indicates the Thai government's robust stance against illegal operations, promising further measures to prevent similar activities in the future.

 

Billboard in Bangkok. Picture courtesy: Thai PBS

 

-- 2024-07-27

 

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[jippytum]

MPS angry because its one money trough they hadn't thought of. Yet!! 

[Pouatchee]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

in Ling, identified as a fugitive and wanted in China

 

taiwan? mainland? if mainland they might actually be in trouble.

 

my guess is, when opportune for them, they will forge themselves some new documents to a place where their forgeries dont get picked up on. 

 

however, i really dont understand, in this digital age, who would risk using a fake passport. arent the passports in the data banks of the countries who emit them? a person needs a visa or stamp in their passport that they entered a country at some point... too risky for me

[Will B Good]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

However, her sentence has been suspended for one year, and she has been blacklisted from entering Thailand again.

 

I wonder if she knows anyone who could obtain a false passport so she can return?

[john donson]

a chinese tourist buys a 5 M condo, pay zero tax on bringing in the money

 

an expat living here, bringing 5 M for whatever = 35% tax...

[trainman34014]

Ah; another three day 'Crackdown' then !

[freeworld]

3 hours ago, john donson said:

a chinese tourist buys a 5 M condo, pay zero tax on bringing in the money

 

an expat living here, bringing 5 M for whatever = 35% tax...

Complete baloney.

[hotchilli]

Crime will find a way...