Photo courtesy of Khaosod

 

A 38-year-old Indian national, identified as Mr. Tanuj, has been arrested by immigration police in Phuket for overstaying his visa by 107 days. Upon receiving a complaint about a foreigner overstaying at a condominium in the Kathu subdistrict, officers located Mr. Tanuj in the building's lobby. He admitted to the overstay, claiming his love for Thailand was the reason for not returning home.

 

Mr. Tanuj’s passport revealed no attempts to extend his visa or exit Thailand after its expiration. As a result, he was charged with staying in the country beyond his permit and subsequently transferred to Kamala Police Station. Authorities are considering adding him to the immigration blacklist ahead of his deportation.

 

This arrest is part of a broader initiative led by Pol. Lt. Gen. Phanumart Boonlak, Commissioner of the Immigration Bureau. The bureau is focusing on foreign nationals engaged in illegal activities such as unauthorized work, transnational crime, and nominee shareholding schemes. These measures aim to eliminate unfair competition in tourism, enhance tourist safety, and maintain visitor confidence in Phuket.

 

Looking ahead, the Thai authorities will continue their crackdown on immigration violators to safeguard the tourist sector and the local economy. The next steps include determining the legal consequences for Mr. Tanuj and potentially blacklisting him to prevent future entry into Thailand. This incident underscores the importance of adhering to immigration laws to avoid legal complications.

 

Key Takeaways

• An Indian man overstayed in Thailand by 107 days, citing love for the country.
• Authorities may blacklist him after charging him for overstaying.
• The arrest is part of a crackdown on illegal foreign activities in Phuket.

 

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  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Khaosod 2025-10-07

 

 

Goodness gracious me

 

 

 

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

He admitted to the overstay, claiming his love for Thailand was the reason for not returning home.

Nice try...

15 hours ago, brian69 said:

Goodness gracious me

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is a human tragedy, This sort of inhumane treatment of illegal migrants would never happen in the People's Democratic Socialist Republic of Great Britain. 

Toss this bum and the rest of his overstaying ilk outta the country PRONTO!

Well, he should be arrested for wearing that shirt..OMG...😅

Only one?

On 10/7/2025 at 10:37 AM, snoop1130 said:

Authorities are considering adding him to the immigration blacklist

 

 

 

Ther's  nothing to consider about the overstay, blacklist and deport him.