Crime Nonthaburi Immigration Arrest Syrian Man for Visa Overstay

[webfact]

Picture courtesy of Naewna

 

Nonthaburi Immigration officers have successfully detained a Syrian national, Nayef AlMohamad, aged 39, for overstaying his visa by over six months.

 

On 4th June 2025, the operation was led by Pol. Col. Padthongthiw Damapong along with a team of officers, including Pol. Lt. Col. Sukrit Meebumrung, Pol. Lt. Col. Thanapon Chantra, and Pol. Sub. Lt. Decha Akkala.

 

The team apprehended Mr. AlMohamad in Soi Chaeng Watthana-Pak Kret 26, located in the Bang Talat area of the Pak Kret district. The arresting officers have charged him under Thai immigration laws, citing his failure to extend his visa, which resulted in a 208-day overstay.

 

Mr. AlMohamad's case has now been transferred to the Pak Kret Police Station, where he will face legal proceedings according to the Kingdom's strict immigration policies. This breach of immigration law underscores the importance for foreign nationals in Thailand to remain vigilant about maintaining the validity of their visas.

 

The authorities' swift action in this case highlights their ongoing commitment to enforcing immigration regulations. Following the legal process, Mr. AlMohamad will be deported back to Syria, ensuring compliance with the country's immigration laws.

 

The case serves as a reminder to the expatriate community and visitors alike of the critical importance of adhering to visa requirements and the potential consequences of non-compliance.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Naewna 2025-06-05

 

 

[Gottfrid]

18 minutes ago, webfact said:

Mr. AlMohamad will be deported back to Syria

Love it!

[Srikcir]

On 6/5/2025 at 8:22 AM, webfact said:

The arresting officers have charged him under Thai immigration laws, citing his failure to extend his visa, which resulted in a 208-day overstay.

No fine? Seems like that would be automatic.

Factly that would not require adjudication.

500 baht per day to a maximum 20,000 baht.

 

[hotchilli]

He might enjoy Syria's new leadership

[harryviking]

I wonder why there are so many "news" when it comes to one man here, a woman there, and so on, committing petty crimes like an overstay! There are millions of visitors! Why consentrate on a few imbeciles?? Its like a campaigne to make people believe Thailand is full of these people! It is NOT!! Stick to the serious crimes! 

[FlorC]

Maybe the Nonthaburi immigration officers can go teach the EU , how to catch Syrians.

[Briggsy]

On 6/5/2025 at 8:22 AM, webfact said:

Mr. AlMohamad will be deported back to Syria,

This line could give the wrong impression although the authorities here would claim it is true.

 

It is far more likely he will be held indefinitely in the IDC until he himself arranges and pays for a flight back to Syria. 

[BangkokReady]

9 hours ago, hotchilli said:

He might enjoy Syria's new leadership

 

It will certainly be interesting to see what effect it has on communities, now that all the Syrian refugees will be returning to Syria...  🤔