Immigration raiding restaurants and bars in Rawai

[bubblegum]

That's what I was told just now.

Seems they are going door to door right now.

[NomadJoe]

Probably part of the DSI's activities.

[falkan]

a sunday? hehe..

[NamKangMan]

No such trouble happening in the affluent area of Patong. :)

I did predict this on a different thread, recently.

[McFarang]

No such trouble happening in the affluent area of Patong.

I did predict this on a different thread, recently.

Maybe looking for the illegal waterboys!!!!

[Valentine]

Apparently did the Nai Harn gym recently.

[NamKangMan]

Any idea what they are doing with those people who do not have their passport with them?

Are they accepting photocopies?

[CiaranO]

It seems the so called "crack down" is only targeting foreigners in Phuket - all the other issues will be resolved once this issue is fixed - And the guarantee that way up in the high ranking offices of Phuket Government this is the thinking.

[merijn]

What are the raids aimed at ?

Checking passports or something else.

I would presume that most tourist are not walking around with their passport when going out for a drink.

[Guest]

It seems the so called "crack down" is only targeting foreigners in Phuket - all the other issues will be resolved once this issue is fixed - And the guarantee that way up in the high ranking offices of Phuket Government this is the thinking.

I think there is lots of going on in multiple fronts at the same time. This part might be targeted to illegal foreigners, but then again for example roadblocks are not.

[eezergood]

Ok I ask again - what is the law regardgin carrying a passport? WIll a Thai DL suffice or a photocopy? The WP, must stay at the place of work?

[KarenBravo]

The law is to carry your passport at all times.

If you offer anything else as ID, then it's at the discretion of the official if it will be accepted, or not.

[eezergood]

Ok - what is the penalty for not carrying it?

[stevenl]

The law is to carry your passport at all times.

If you offer anything else as ID, then it's at the discretion of the official if it will be accepted, or not.

I have seen this claim, but have also seen claimed 'copy is sufficient provided one can show original in a reasonable amount of time'. I would like to know what really is the truth here.

[madmitch]

The UK Foreign Office website states that foreigners must carry their passport at all times in Thailand.

[stevenl]

The UK Foreign Office website states that foreigners must carry their passport at all times in Thailand.

Many mistakes on all the foreign offices websites, e.g. requirement for IDP.

I'm really looking for a Thai government website information, but I can't find anything that indicates this requirement (or denies it for that matter).

Edited September 2, 2013 by stevenl

[merijn]

The UK Foreign Office website states that foreigners must carry their passport at all times in Thailand.

Many mistakes on all the foreign offices websites, e.g. requirement for IDP.

I'm really looking for a Thai government website information, but I can't find anything that indicates this requirement (or denies it for that matter).

Indeed it is very difficult to find the Thai law about this black on white.

Maybe i have to try harder.

[eezergood]

Maybe Mario one of the mods can help here??

[Jambo]

The law is to carry your passport at all times.

If you offer anything else as ID, then it's at the discretion of the official if it will be accepted, or not.

I have seen this claim, but have also seen claimed 'copy is sufficient provided one can show original in a reasonable amount of time'. I would like to know what really is the truth here.

I have pics of my work permit and passport on my phone.

Does anyone know if this is acceptable?

[LivinginKata]

I have pics of my work permit and passport on my phone.

Does anyone know if this is acceptable?

Might be Ok for a quick check by an officer looking to make fines from other people. Doubt it would be Ok for a serious check.

[eezergood]

I have pics of my work permit and passport on my phone.

Does anyone know if this is acceptable?

Might be Ok for a quick check by an officer looking to make fines from other people. Doubt it would be Ok for a serious check.

WP should be kept at work place ?