Russian National Arrested for Overstaying of 268 Days

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture courtesy of immigration.

 

A 24-year-old Russian man has been arrested for overstaying his entry stamp by 268 days. The arrest took place at 09:30 on 6 April, when immigration officers from the Chiang Saen Immigration Office, led by Police Colonel Thanissorn Sangthanak, conducted a routine inspection in areas known for housing foreign nationals at risk of overstaying.

 

The officers spotted the man, who appeared to be a foreigner, in the area near the Mekong River, close to the Huay Kieng Village, Mueang Subdistrict, Chiang Saen District, Chiang Rai Province. Upon further investigation, it was confirmed that the individual was a 24-year-old Russian national from Salekhard, Russia.

 

The man, who was carrying a Russian passport, was found to have overstayed his permitted time by 268 days. He was immediately taken into custody and charged with violating immigration laws under the Immigration Act B.E. 2522.

 

The Russian national was later transferred to Chiang Saen Police Station for legal proceedings. Immigration authorities continue to enforce stringent checks to prevent overstays and ensure compliance with Thailand’s immigration policies.

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-- 2025-04-07

 

 

 

[Sir Dude]

Sent back to Russia... then to the frontline in Ukraine.

[Digitalbanana]

He'll probably overstay his welcome in Ukraine also.

[MalcolmB]

Probably a good person who did not want to be involved in a senseless war.

Who could blame him.

[richard_smith237]

14 minutes ago, MalcolmB said:

Probably a good person who did not want to be involved in a senseless war.

Who could blame him.

+1 from me

 

This thread is just an invitation for some to ‘Russian-bash’…. 

 

 

 

 

[Captain Flack]

Off topic troll post removed

[richard_smith237]

51 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

+1 from me

 

This thread is just an invitation for some to ‘Russian-bash’…. 

 

Just to make it clear - the relevance of the overstay has more significance than the nationality….

 

That’s a long overstay for someone so young - he surely knew what he was doing…

 

But..  this is of interest: 

1 hour ago, Georgealbert said:

led by Police Colonel Thanissorn Sangthanak, conducted a routine inspection in areas known for housing foreign nationals at risk of overstaying.

There are areas known for overstayers ?

Really ? 
 

[swerve]

One down.  Two million to go.

[norsurin]

Almost 4000 Russian get granted workingpermit in Phuket.Scary policy.

[PomPolo]

An overstayer is an overstayer whatever country they are from - there are bad memories and there is taking the p1$$

[Tropicalevo]

13 minutes ago, norsurin said:

Almost 4000 Russian get granted workingpermit in Phuket.Scary policy.

 

Why is it a scary policy?

Maybe they do not want to fight Ukrainians and want to start a new life elsewhere.

I started a new life when I came to Thailand many years ago.

I could not afford to live here without working.

[Tubulat]

17 hours ago, Digitalbanana said:

He'll probably overstay his welcome in Ukraine also.

He may not be able to make it back there.

[Allan Kortsen]

16 hours ago, MalcolmB said:

Probably a good person who did not want to be involved in a senseless war.

Who could blame him.

To me it depends on if he supports the russian aggression or not...

[Hakuna Matata]

16 hours ago, MalcolmB said:

Probably a good person who did not want to be involved in a senseless war.

Who could blame him.

 

Also, he may be a fugitive who has committed a serious crime in his home country, keeping now a low profile in Thailand.

 

You never know the real reason for his long overstay!

[crazykopite]

Send him home Putin needs him for the front line

[Hakuna Matata]

16 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

+1 from me

 

This thread is just an invitation for some to ‘Russian-bash’…. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[hotchilli]

16 hours ago, MalcolmB said:

Probably a good person who did not want to be involved in a senseless war.

Who could blame him.

True... fight or flight, he chose the latter.

I wonder how he was funding his stay?

[Hakuna Matata]

15 hours ago, Tropicalevo said:

 

Why is it a scary policy?

Maybe they do not want to fight Ukrainians and want to start a new life elsewhere.

I started a new life when I came to Thailand many years ago.

I could not afford to live here without working.

 

Also, he may be a fugitive who has committed a serious crime in his home country, keeping now a low profile in Thailand.

 

You never know the real reason for his long overstay!

[newbee2022]

17 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

 

Picture courtesy of immigration.

 

A 24-year-old Russian man has been arrested for overstaying his entry stamp by 268 days. The arrest took place at 09:30 on 6 April, when immigration officers from the Chiang Saen Immigration Office, led by Police Colonel Thanissorn Sangthanak, conducted a routine inspection in areas known for housing foreign nationals at risk of overstaying.

 

The officers spotted the man, who appeared to be a foreigner, in the area near the Mekong River, close to the Huay Kieng Village, Mueang Subdistrict, Chiang Saen District, Chiang Rai Province. Upon further investigation, it was confirmed that the individual was a 24-year-old Russian national from Salekhard, Russia.

 

The man, who was carrying a Russian passport, was found to have overstayed his permitted time by 268 days. He was immediately taken into custody and charged with violating immigration laws under the Immigration Act B.E. 2522.

 

The Russian national was later transferred to Chiang Saen Police Station for legal proceedings. Immigration authorities continue to enforce stringent checks to prevent overstays and ensure back, compliance with Thailand’s immigration policies.

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-- 2025-04-07

 

 

 

Back....to....the front

[BerndD]

Only 268 days?

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has been going on for over 3 years!

[Gottfrid]

17 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

Just to make it clear - the relevance of the overstay has more significance than the nationality….

 

That’s a long overstay for someone so young - he surely knew what he was doing…

 

But..  this is of interest: 

There are areas known for overstayers ?

Really ? 
 

Yes, there are. The police and immigration are also well aware of them. However, they only make 2-3 regular inspections per year. 😂

[kiwikeith]

17 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

Just to make it clear - the relevance of the overstay has more significance than the nationality….

 

That’s a long overstay for someone so young - he surely knew what he was doing…

 

But..  this is of interest: 

There are areas known for overstayers ?

Really ? 
 

 

17 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

Just to make it clear - the relevance of the overstay has more significance than the nationality….

 

That’s a long overstay for someone so young - he surely knew what he was doing…

 

But..  this is of interest: 

There are areas known for overstayers ?

Really ? 
 

Yes it's called Dobber Inn

[Bundooman]

On 4/7/2025 at 5:02 PM, norsurin said:

Almost 4000 Russian get granted workingpermit in Phuket.Scary policy.

Alarming. Are they all English teachers?

[norsurin]

7 hours ago, Bundooman said:

Alarming. Are they all English teachers?

Mostly business and real estate and i guess many shady things.