Strict 7-Day Deadline for Solving Illegal Immigration Crisis

[webfact]

Picture courtesy: Siam Rath

 

Thailand's law enforcement is ramping up efforts to curb illegal immigration by implementing seven stringent measures, aiming for tangible results within seven days. This comes directly from the Chief of Police, who warns that any official found complicit or negligent will face serious consequences.

 

Effective immediately, the Royal Thai Police are intensifying their actions against illegal immigrants, unlawful gangs, and cross-border crimes. General Kitirat Phanpet, Thailand National Police Chief, has outlined a comprehensive strategy to address these issues efficiently.

 

The measures include enhanced screening processes before individuals enter the country, increased security checks at airports and border crossings, and more robust surveillance at strategic checkpoints.

 

Authorities will also scrutinise accommodation establishments and popular tourist destinations for illegal activities and conduct proactive inspections of transport stations and rest areas.

 

In response to these enhanced security protocols, from 20th to 24th January, authorities have already rejected 10 high-risk individuals at airports and denied 47 requests for extended stays in Tak province.

Additionally, 92 cases of visa overstays were addressed, involving nationals from countries such as China and Indonesia. The crackdown continues with inspections and arrests in various border areas, including the capture of Myanmar nationals caught illegally crossing the Moei River.

 

By employing advanced technology and establishing rigorous patrol routines along all border regions, the police are determined to maintain the country's security standards for tourists and residents alike.

 

Cooperation with specialised crime centres will strengthen this initiative, ensuring round-the-clock monitoring and seamless international collaboration to combat human trafficking and other illegal activities.

 

General Kitirat has made it clear that any officer failing in their duty or implicated in corrupt practices will face administrative, disciplinary, and criminal actions. The message is unequivocal: the time for strict enforcement is now, and results are expected within the week, reported Siam Rath.

 

-- 2025-01-27

 

 

[daveAustin]

Could you please do this in the UK too? Oh wait, too late!

[StayinThailand2much]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

By employing advanced technology and (...)

 

... paper trails, requesting several paper copies of passports and data already in the system, every time one applies for visa extensions, 30/90-day reports, etc., etc.

[edwinchester]

4 hours ago, daveAustin said:

Could you please do this in the UK too? Oh wait, too late!

Yes, for some reason the Tories allowed net immigration to spiral over two and a half times since the previous Labour Govt in 2010 and refused to increase the resources of the Border Patrol. Useless charlatans to the core.

[John Drake]

Everything Chuwit warned about with Chinese triads and Russian mafia has become fact.

[hotchilli]

8 hours ago, webfact said:

The measures include enhanced screening processes before individuals enter the country, increased security checks at airports and border crossings, and more robust surveillance at strategic checkpoints

Unless data is shared between China and Thailand then nothing will change.

[Tailwagsdog]

There are a group of countries mostly western but not all, that share data on a computer model so when you apply for an ETA to travel to Europe from say Australia it can check within say 24 hours who you are on the Australia database. Depending on your criminal history you may be issued an ETA.

An ETA is a fancy name for a Quick Response Visa.

[ardsong]

Will Immigration also check the dealings of agents in the visa extension business, or is that not a concern?

 

[Andre0720]

13 minutes ago, ardsong said:

Will Immigration also check the dealings of agents in the visa extension business, or is that not a concern?

 

No, not a concern.

As it is actually the favored process at the highest levels of immigration authorities....

[proton]

1 hour ago, Andre0720 said:

No, not a concern.

As it is actually the favored process at the highest levels of immigration authorities....

 

How do you know this, did your agent tell you?