Crackdown On Foreign Criminals In Pattaya

[mahtin]

Why exactly do they need a 6 Million baht computer system to do this?

Because they had a 6 mill budget.

[Jingthing]

I am a little skeptical about all this. For example, I have been living here for years and never had to show a police report from my home country. It is clear of course. So couldn't they have contacted the FBI/Interpol with my name the first year I was here and cleared me from their list of suspects, which apparently includes ALL of us? I understand it is hard to track people here a short period of time, but I don't get the problem with people who have been living here for years. They have our addresses, for God's sake, we report in every three months. Bottom line, there is something kind of fishy about this news, there is more to it than the surface shows.

[thaibreaker]

I guess it is not a good idea to check in to a hotel or an appartment with an overstay then..

But I welcome the chase after criminals, about time too.

Get these scumbags out of Patts.

[monkie13]

jippie!!!! agter all those years!!!!

i welcome it verry much!!

clear out all of the bad guys and everyone can enjoy pattaya again

[thaibreaker]

I guess it is not a good idea to check in to a hotel or an appartment with an overstay then..

But I welcome the chase after criminals, about time too.

Get these scumbags out of Patts.

And of course out of Thailand

[Brewsta]

Err.....sad but ....shurely not true.

Natives in criminality in the Land of Smiles?

Same old, same old; won't hold my breath, anyways.

Huggz Y'All from ChiangMai,

Brewsta

Now if they would only get as tough with the local element

[afarang]

Why exactly do they need a 6 Million baht computer system to do this?

My laptop could do the same job and only costs 30.000 Bath :-)

30,000 baths? How did you carry 30,000 baths to the shop to pay for your laptop?And where did you buy 30,000 baths from?

[BWPattaya]

People seem to forget that when filling in your TM card you write the address where you will be staying. Therefore if you have aguest staying with who has come from the airport it is already on the immigraation computer that they are staying in your house.

[bkkjames]

People seem to forget that when filling in your TM card you write the address where you will be staying. Therefore if you have aguest staying with who has come from the airport it is already on the immigraation computer that they are staying in your house.

I have seen those TM cards before. How many people just say XXX Hotel Bangkok on it if that?

[Jingthing]

People seem to forget that when filling in your TM card you write the address where you will be staying. Therefore if you have aguest staying with who has come from the airport it is already on the immigraation computer that they are staying in your house.

True, IF the guest writes your address and not the address of some random hotel that is.

[jackdawson]

after the crackdown , will there be anyone left in pattaya ?

[TALBOT983]

Why exactly do they need a 6 Million baht computer system to do this?

Zip ties do cost a LOT in Thailand. As well as cost over runs like import taxes on the PC.

[grantbkk]

Why exactly do they need a 6 Million baht computer system to do this?

That is 2 million for the computer system and 4 million for...

So now fugitives have to drive all the way to Bangkok to do their visa business?

[Xircal]

So if I go stay with my GF for a couple of months, fill in the TM card at the airport correctly, who has to inform the Police? My GF, or the apartment owner (who doesn't know I'm there even)?

Edited August 4, 2010 by Xircal

[Foggy Bottom]

Why exactly do they need a 6 Million baht computer system to do this?

It was bought from Shin Computer Corp after a secret meeting with "The Boss"?

Good question though - wonder if the price tag is for a nationwide system, or only for the one floor of the one office in Pattays? Mind you - TiT and a decent, stabilised, uninterruptable electricity supply must cost a fair few bob here.

[thaibreaker]

People seem to forget that when filling in your TM card you write the address where you will be staying. Therefore if you have aguest staying with who has come from the airport it is already on the immigraation computer that they are staying in your house.

Criminals do of course not give any information of their whereabouts on this paper. Even I put down an address I have for my first couple of days or so.

Even my address for my bank account isnt up to date, when I come to think of it.. And surely I am not the only one.

[ronrat]

So if I book into a hotel and it is a shithole and I move who tells who.

[eddie61]

All bad people should be arrested & put in jail. regardless if he/she is Thai or farangs.

[eddie61]

All bad people should be arrested & put in jail. regardless if he/she is Thai or farangs.

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I certainly do agree with you and think you are awfully pretty!]

[thaibreaker]

So if I go stay with my GF for a couple of months, fill in the TM card at the airport correctly, who has to inform the Police? My GF, or the apartment owner (who doesn't know I'm there even)?

Noone. It is only when you rent somewhere for a night or longer, that they take a copy of your passport, and must report to the immigration, I think.

I have not been asked for my passport during my stay when my GF is renting the place (with my money). Maybe the landlord is supposed to do so, however, that I do not know. Anyone?

[Jingthing]

All bad people should be arrested & put in jail. regardless if he/she is Thai or farangs.

I certainly do agree with you and think you are awfully pretty!]

Fooled again by the fake picture.

The real poster --

[topsecret]

<div><br></div><div>Lets hope they get good arrests. If they police keep the pressure on then the foreign gangs may begin to look elsewhere. </div><div><br></div><div>The problem is that the savvy criminals can easily get their hands on new ID, passports etc. </div><div><br></div><div>The sooner they make finger scanning mandatory, the better for everyone. Can't be long now!</div>

[Jingthing]

DNA samples, anyone?

[timekeeper]

is there some Pattaya profile the police could use like

bar owners

big bike shop owners

people that drive cars with big sound systems

people that start drinking beer at 7am

people with tattoos on their face

etc

etc

people that wear baseball caps in reverse with the peak at the back

people that wear sunglasses indoors (you are especially guilty if you do that in Carrefour or other shopping malls)

people that wear sunglasses on the back of their head with the lens's looking backwards (indoors or out)

[thaibreaker]

All bad people should be arrested & put in jail. regardless if he/she is Thai or farangs.

I certainly do agree with you and think you are awfully pretty!]

Fooled again by the fake picture.

The real poster --

Absolutely hilarious

Just one question: Where did you get a picture of my girlfriend?

[Lumumba]

If the criminals are retired in Pattaya, should we not let them just be.

Its not like they are active.

I should suggest that every foreigner be permitted to stay in Pattaya for periods not longer than 30 days in a calendar year.

[hardy1943]

Now if they would only get as tough with the local element 

Keep on dreaming

[Beetlejuice]

And how long is it going to take to scourge these undesirables out of Pattaya with this new super douper, all dancing, all singing, state of the art computer tracking system?

I will believe it when I see it. In the meantime don`t get too excited, probably won't happen in our lifetime.

Edited August 4, 2010 by Beetlejuice

[indenial]

How many passports does Mr. T, have these days? Isn't it 4 or 5 ? He is up for collection...

They are going to be hanging pictures of wanted Criminals all around there office I wonder if they will have Mr. Thaksin up there?:jap:

we are not responsible for collecting taxes, just for collecting foreigners......

any questions???

wouldn't want any risk of collecting tax cheats...

[thaibreaker]

If the criminals are retired in Pattaya, should we not let them just be.

Its not like they are active.

I should suggest that every foreigner be permitted to stay in Pattaya for periods not longer than 30 days in a calendar year.

Yep, lets kick all farangs out of Patts. What a good idea.