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British Nationals Face Increased Scrutiny as Thailand Cracks Down on Crime


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So do they face more scrutiny entering or leaving Thailand?

The problem seems to be these idiots attempting to leave Thailand with their bags full of weed?

Surely they could employ sniffer dogs to combat this lunacy?

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🤣🤣🤣 Again, they made it to the headline. Congrats 😂😂😂.

 

And thank you RTP to go after British (and others) riffraff. Out with the criminals.❤️

I admit there are some they can stay here 🤗

In this connection it will be a good and wise decision to change the visa rules 

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24 minutes ago, trevoromgh said:

So why were Brits singled out by this story if, as stated at the end,  "the majority of the estimated 500,000 criminal cases dealt with annually by Thai police do not involve foreigners. Of those that do, Brits represent a small fraction, with arrests often attributed to naivety, especially in drug trafficking cases."  other nationalities are more inclined to offend ?  Seems like we're being victimised by having to lose face again.  Charming.

Because the story is from a British source.

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17 minutes ago, Frankie baby said:

Maybe theirs just more Brits here than other nationals. The crime figures should surely take that into consideration.

can't foils the locals with logic so why try

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This is just the tip of the iceberg. They are finally opening their eyes to what we've known all along. 
They should look at Aussies next considering their family legacies.

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4 minutes ago, Chongalulu said:

Just ban any Brit whose passport name shows Wayne,Baz,'arry, Connor, Tyrone, Winston..or even Nobby. That'll get 90% of 'em! 

My old (very wealthy) Swedish friend used to say that any Swedish man named Billy etc (name ends in a Y) has probably been in prison.

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30 minutes ago, Peterphuket said:

Logical that the English are at the top of the queue, they are one of the most visitors to this country, but then let's talk about the Russians.....

The old game? Point on to others? Pathetic 😳

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5 hours ago, webfact said:

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Thailand has long been a popular destination for British tourists, but recent reports suggest a concerning trend: an apparent uptick in criminal activities involving British nationals. This development has captured the attention of both Thai authorities and international observers.

 

Noted Bangkok columnist Stickman recently highlighted an increase in the arrest of British tourists, suggesting a potential link between rising crime rates and the presence of young Brits from cities like London, Liverpool, and Leicester.

 

These reports echo concerns from Metro UK News, which notes a troubling rise in Brits attempting to import banned substances back to the United Kingdom from Thailand.

 

Quantifying this uptick, however, presents challenges. The Thai government does not regularly publish crime statistics by nationality. For instance, a 2020 snapshot by the Department of Corrections recorded 14,275 foreign prisoners of all nationalities but did not specify crimes by individual countries.

 

Similarly, a consular report issued by the British Embassy in Bangkok noted 220 arrests or detentions of British nationals in 2024 without elaboration.

 

What has become evident is the significant advancement in Thai police technology. Employing cutting-edge facial recognition software and tracking drones,

 

Thai authorities are now better equipped to identify and apprehend offenders. Recent cases, such as the capture of a British national involved in child molestation identified from fake passport details, showcase these technological advancements.

 

The Technology Crime Suppression Bureau, leveraging the latest online technologies, tackles illegal online activities, including gambling, while immigration offices use smart technology to track visa defaulters.

 

 
 

 

Collaborations like that between Gorilla Technology Group and the Thai tourist police have further enhanced crime-fighting capabilities by integrating international databases for facial and license-plate recognition.

 

Moreover, public and amateur footage has proven instrumental in bringing perpetrators to justice. For instance, a video capturing a British national's altercation with a Thai bar girl led to his prosecution, while footage recorded a Manchester man’s attempt to discard heroin, resulting in his arrest.

 

Nevertheless, the Thai legal system is not without faults. Corruption exists, with reports of some foreigners dodging judicial processes by bribing officials.

 

Yet, the majority of the estimated 500,000 criminal cases dealt with annually by Thai police do not involve foreigners. Of those that do, Brits represent a small fraction, with arrests often attributed to naivety, especially in drug trafficking cases.

 

As the head of Phuket's immigration bureau aptly stated, "If we don’t catch you, new technology will." The ongoing integration of advanced technologies continues to bolster Thailand's efforts in curbing crime, hopefully deterring potential wrongdoers in the process, reported Metro UK, Pattaya Mail.

 

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I wonder if they are “real British citizens” or those that have recently obtained British citizenship. 

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1 hour ago, cookie1974 said:

Thats all well and good as long they are going to scrutinise the criminals from Russia,China,France,Australia,Germany etc etc etc as well

Sure but Brits first.

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A troll post has been removed @PB172111

 

 

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