Immigration American Man Arrested for 388-Day Overstay in Sri Sa Ket

[webfact]

Picture courtesy of Daily News

 

On 27th June, Sri Sa Ket immigration authorities arrested 52-year-old American citizen Mitchell O'Brien Dinino, who was found residing at Kriskanya Resort in Phayu, Sri Sa Ket, overstaying his visa by 388 days.

 

The operation took place at 4:00 PM after the resort owner reported the suspiciously prolonged stay of the foreign guest.

 

Officials then verified the overstay through the immigration information and biometric systems.

Led by Pol Maj Gen Waris Sirip, Commander of Immigration Division 4, the operation involved Sri Sa Ket immigration police, Phayu Police Station, and related agencies.

 

This coordinated effort confirmed that Dinino had exceeded his permitted stay, leading to his arrest and handover to Phayu Police Station for legal action.

 

Picture courtesy of Daily News

 

Pol Maj Gen Waris Sirip highlighted the ongoing focus on enforcing immigration laws under national directives to prevent issues such as overstays, illegal entry, and unauthorised work.

 

Emphasising a proactive approach, he called for strict checks on travellers and close collaboration with local authorities to protect the safety and security of both residents and tourists.

 

This arrest underscores the commitment of law enforcement agencies to maintain order and uphold immigration regulations across the region.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Daily News 2025-06-28

 

 

[Yagoda]

That isnt that dudes real name

[blaze master]

35 minutes ago, webfact said:

388 days.

 

388 undocumented days.

[ukrules]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

the resort owner reported the suspiciously prolonged stay of the foreign guest

 

Makes little sense at all, lets see if we can lose a good long term paying customer by having him deported - how can we possibly lose 🤣

[KhunLA]

3 hours ago, ukrules said:

 

Makes little sense at all, lets see if we can lose a good long term paying customer by having him deported - how can we possibly lose 🤣

You prefer to let criminals that have no respect for the law to stay in the country.  hmm...

[impulse]

I wonder if he'll get due process?

 

[Celsius]

1 minute ago, impulse said:

I wonder if he'll get due process?

 

 

He will get processed 

[Watawattana]

If only some other countries I could mention would deal with undocumenteds in a similar way.

 

Well done to the woman for ratting him.  I wonder what he did to get this treatment though, maybe he wasn't paying his rent, maybe, well, maybe dozens of things.   Maybe there was a reward for the woman to do the ratting.

[saakura]

4 hours ago, ukrules said:

 

Makes little sense at all, lets see if we can lose a good long term paying customer by having him deported - how can we possibly lose 🤣

Makes little sense why they waited 388 long days before reporting him. Hotels have a responsibility to check passport & visa status of customers and report to authorities.

[impulse]

1 hour ago, saakura said:

Makes little sense why they waited 388 long days before reporting him. Hotels have a responsibility to check passport & visa status of customers and report to authorities.

 

I doubt he was staying in many hotels.  Probably rented an apartment/condo when he was legal and just stayed there.

 

[mikeymike100]

2 hours ago, Watawattana said:

If only some other countries I could mention would deal with undocumenteds in a similar way.

 

Well done to the woman for ratting him.  I wonder what he did to get this treatment though, maybe he wasn't paying his rent, maybe, well, maybe dozens of things.   Maybe there was a reward for the woman to do the ratting.

Yes Thailand has the correct attitude on this, that being if in Thailand illegally, deport them.

Unlike the UK where if there illegally, put them up in nice hotel and give them everything, like food, clothes, medical, phone and an allowance! 

[PJ71]

Another grass!

[Mannekenpis]

5 hours ago, KhunLA said:

You prefer to let criminals that have no respect for the law to stay in the country.  hmm...

Well, that's also a thing I don't get. If he has the money to stay in a resort, why didn't he renew his visa or do a border run or any of the other options?

[gravity101]

2 hours ago, mikeymike100 said:

Yes Thailand has the correct attitude on this, that being if in Thailand illegally, deport them.

Unlike the UK where if there illegally, put them up in nice hotel and give them everything, like food, clothes, medical, phone and an allowance! 

Yawn.

[gravity101]

9 hours ago, webfact said:

the resort owner reported the suspiciously prolonged stay of the foreign guest

TM30 notification process working well then. Wouldn't the system flag him on day one as an overstay?

[ronster]

Back to Trumpville then ! 🙈

[Mr Meeseeks]

Another miscreant caught, locked up in the squalid conditions of the IDC, deported and banned for 10 years. 🎯

 

Well done Thai Immigration Police! 

 

 

[Mr Meeseeks]

10 minutes ago, Mannekenpis said:

Well, that's also a thing I don't get. If he has the money to stay in a resort, why didn't he renew his visa or do a border run or any of the other options?

Very loose definition of 'Resort' used here.

 

It is often used in Thailand to describe sheltered housing, not as you would imagine like a holiday resort, or even a short term love motel which is often referred to as the same. There are loads of these places throughout the country, and they can be very cheap places to stay long term.

[KhunLA]

16 minutes ago, Mannekenpis said:

Well, that's also a thing I don't get. If he has the money to stay in a resort, why didn't he renew his visa or do a border run or any of the other options?

'Resort' is certainly a stretch, as they are standing in the carport area.   More like short time hotel, or worker's quarters room.   Basic rental box.  Might only be 2 or 3k baht a month, if that.

[heybuz]

Jail and deport him these  yanks are giving the Aussies and poms and the rest a bad name..

[Bwazi]

5 hours ago, Watawattana said:

If only some other countries I could mention would deal with undocumenteds in a similar way.

 

Well done to the woman for ratting him.  I wonder what he did to get this treatment though, maybe he wasn't paying his rent, maybe, well, maybe dozens of things.   Maybe there was a reward for the woman to do the ratting.

He should try and find his way to the U.K. via dinghies crossing the English Channel from France.

He will then get put up in a 4 star hotel free of charge and free meals.

The only problem is at 52 it will be difficult for him getting regular boomboom 😂😂😂

[Screaming]

10 hours ago, Yagoda said:

That isnt that dudes real name

But of course it is, can't you tell by the picture that this guy is Irish, very light skinned, red hair?