In a significant crackdown in Samut Prakan, Thai immigration officers targeted illegal foreign residents and gambling activities yesterday, September 1. Led by Police Lieutenant General Itthipol Itthisarnronnachai, the operation focused on the Samrong Nua subdistrict within the Mueang Samut Prakan district.

 

The directive came from Police Major General Natthakorn Praphas, with Police Colonel Sumet Jenwongpitak spearheading the inspection for violations of the Immigration Act of 1979 and related laws.

 

During the operation, officers arrested a 24-year-old Myanmar national, Nan Khan Mai, caught selling illegal lottery tickets. Upon further inspection, authorities discovered that Nan Khan Mai had a substitute document in place of a valid passport and was on a NON-LA visa. She faces charges of residing in Thailand without permission, working without a work permit, and operating an unauthorised lottery gambling operation.

 

 

 

 

Following her arrest, she was handed over to Samrong Nua Police Station for further legal proceedings. In a statement, Police Colonel Sumet urged the community to report any suspicious activities, highlighting the critical role of public cooperation in maintaining legal order.

 

Thailand's Immigration Act of 1979 outlines strict regulations for foreigners' entry, stay, and employment in the country. Violations can lead to severe consequences, including arrest and deportation. The recent crackdown underscores Thailand's ongoing effort to enforce these regulations stringently.

 

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-- 2024-09-02

 

 

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The attention grabbing headline is a bit overkill for the arrest of a Burmese lady selling fake lottery tickets.