Former Russian Beauty Queen Faces Harsh Conditions in Thai Immigration Detention

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"Tikhomirova is alleged to be sharing her cell with more hardened criminals, a situation that has raised alarms among human rights advocates."

 

And we all know Russia is at the leading edge of human rights initiatives ... ah oh wait a minute now.. exactly what human rights advocates are raising alarms?

[black tabby12345]

On 2/8/2025 at 11:36 AM, newbee2022 said:

Escort?

Previously expelled?

Now new experience as an upgrade🤗

 

All at the expense of Thai govt...

[kimamey]

On 2/8/2025 at 4:37 AM, PETERTHEEATER said:

.....in the sun-drenched haven of Pattaya,......

 

Gawd!

Well it is usually sunny. Then again so is Death Valley.

[zoltannyc]

British citizen Andrew Hopkins was completely drunk, and there is a video showing him willingly breaking a parking barrier arm. There are so many sob stories about people saying, 'Oh, I came to Thailand for a vacation, didn’t do anything, and now I’m sitting in jail.' But when you look at the story, you realize that in most cases, they get off the hook with a small fine, compensation, or a charitable contribution. For example, the Kiwi brothers, in the US, likely, their parents would receive them back as cold storage.

[HammerGuy]

On 2/8/2025 at 4:03 AM, webfact said:

Photo courtesy of Mirror UK

 

In a troubling incident, Alexandra Tikhomirova, a former Little Miss Russia, finds herself in a harrowing predicament in Thailand, reportedly enduring challenging conditions in a notorious Thai detention centre.

 

The 23-year-old, who gained fame for her childhood beauty queen title in 2013, is accused of overstaying her visa by a mere 10 days, leading to her detainment in Pattaya.

 

Held in confinement with limited access to basic necessities, Tikhomirova is alleged to be sharing her cell with more hardened criminals, a situation that has raised alarms among human rights advocates. Reports indicate that she is likely to be moved to Bangkok’s grim Immigration Detention Centre (IDC), an overcrowded facility notorious for its dire conditions.

 

The IDC routinely accommodates double its intended capacity, with detainees, including vulnerable women and children, suffering in lengthy detentions before facing deportation proceedings.

 

The young model’s plight has caught significant attention in Russia. Allegations surfaced that Tikhomirova was previously expelled from Thailand due to legal issues before temporarily relocating to Dubai. Upon her return to Thailand, she failed to renew her visa, leading to her current legal troubles.

 

Despite allegations from some media outlets suggesting she may have worked as an escort, her family firmly denies these claims, asserting her innocence and expressing their support.

 

Family members, shocked by the situation, stress that Tikhomirova, once a talented gymnast and successful model, holds a different ethos. Maria, a relative, lamented the assumptions circulating about her, declaring, “Her parents care about her, they have a good family.”

 

As the legal case progresses, Tikhomirova faces a troubling future in the infamous Thai judicial system. Human rights observers express concern over the IDC’s deteriorative environment, highlighting the urgency for reform and the humane treatment of detainees, irrespective of their infractions.

 

In parallel, other foreign nationals have also encountered unexpected legal troubles in Thailand. British citizen Andrew Hopkins recently experienced a misadventure while on holiday.

 

Hopkins, hoping for a relaxing time in the sun-drenched haven of Pattaya, instead ended up facing legal and physical trials following an innocuous misunderstanding. His incident underscores the sometimes unpredictable legal landscape faced by visitors.

 

Thailand's immigration laws are strict, with visa overstays routinely resulting in detention and deportation. Individuals travelling to the country are reminded to thoroughly understand and comply with visa conditions to avoid similar situations.

 

With Tikhomirova's current reliance on possible diplomatic intervention, her ordeal serves as a stark reminder of the complexities and potential perils foreign nationals may face abroad, as reported by The Thaiger.

 

-- 2025-02-08

 

 

Hmmm..What a shame..

[Artisi]

On 2/8/2025 at 3:42 PM, Smokey and the Bandit said:

"The 23-year-old, who gained fame for her childhood beauty queen title in 2013, is accused of overstaying her visa by a mere 10 days, leading to her detainment in Pattaya."

 

If that was it, a 10 day overstay it may seem a bit harsh , but then we learn......" Tikhomirova was previously expelled from Thailand due to legal issues before temporarily relocating to Dubai"

 

So it's her own stupid fault!

But but but, let's knock immigration for doing their job - there's probably more to this story of what was happening in - "the sun-drenched  swamp of Pattaya where all the bottom-feeders frolic".