Immigration British National Among Arrested in Koh Phangan Crackdown

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A recent police operation on Koh Phangan has led to the arrest of several foreign nationals, including a British woman for overstaying her visa, amidst a broader crackdown on illegal activities in the area.

 

On 6th June, Thai tourist police arrested Ms. Thea, a 56-year-old British national, after being alerted by neighbours who noticed her prolonged stay at a local accommodation without making public appearances. Authorities discovered she had overstayed her visa by an astonishing 1,880 days.

 

Ms. Thea confessed to living in Thailand illegally after failing to leave once her permit had expired.

In the same sweep, two Myanmar nationals were detained for drug offences.

 

A 16-year-old suspect, Mr. La Min Wai, was found with a methamphetamine pill, which led police to Mr. Mau Ko A Thet, aged 25. The latter was discovered with drugs and illegal ammunition. Both face charges for drug possession, usage, and firearms-related offences.

 

Picture courtesy of Siam Rath

 

Additionally, police action following local noise complaints resulted in the arrests of Mr. Manuel, a Dutch citizen, and Mr. Ta Tun Sai, from Myanmar, at a local site. Mr. Manuel was charged for employing Mr. Ta in carpentry unlawfully. In turn, Mr. Ta was charged for working outside his permitted profession without notifying the authorities.

 

Pol. Lt. Gen. Saksira Phueak-ao has directed law enforcement in significant tourist areas to intensify measures against foreigners involved in illegal activities, aiming to bolster the safety and reputation of Thailand’s tourism industry.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Siam Rath 2025-06-06

 

 

[JoePai]

overstayed her visa by an astonishing 1,880 days

 

Maybe simply forgot.............. ?    

[billd766]

1 hour ago, JoePai said:

overstayed her visa by an astonishing 1,880 days

 

Maybe simply forgot.............. ?    

She simply forgot for over 5 years?

 

Either she is incredibly stupid, and should not be allowed out without being with an adult, or it was deliberate.

 

I can understand 1 or 2 days or even perhaps a week, but 5 years?

 

What money has she been living on for those 5 years?

 

Fine her the maximum, give her 3 months in a Thai jail, deport her back to the UK at her expense and block her from returning to Thailand for life.