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Immigration Bureau inspects 4 Rayong venues for illegal foreigners

Immigration Bureau inspects 4 Rayong venues for illegal foreigners

MGR Online•Society•14m ago

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The Immigration Bureau is investigating four entertainment venues in Rayong after finding over 100 Chinese nationals and allegations of bribery involving state officials.

  • •Pol. Lt. Gen. Noppasil Polsawad ordered an urgent inspection of 4 entertainment venues in Rayong Province.
  • •Over 100 Chinese nationals were found using the services at these venues.
  • •Investigations are focusing on immigration status and allegations of payments made to state officials for convenience.
  • •Initial checks found 3 Laotian women, 6 Myanmar women, and 1 stateless woman working without permits.

Overview

  • •On October 17, Pol. Lt. Gen. Noppasil Polsawad revealed progress regarding the inspection of 4 entertainment venues in Rayong Province.
  • •Pol. Lt. Gen. Noppasil Polsawad ordered Pol. Maj. Gen. Songprod Sirisukha to establish a joint committee with relevant agencies to investigate the venues.
  • •The Immigration Bureau is checking immigration statuses, visa types, and permitted stay durations of the over 100 Chinese nationals found.
  • •Pol. Lt. Gen. Noppasil Polsawad ordered an investigation into claims that state officials received bribes to facilitate illegal activities.
  • •Preliminary inspections identified 3 Laotian women, 6 Myanmar women, and 1 stateless woman working without proper work permits.
  • •Pol. Lt. Gen. Noppasil Polsawad stated that disciplinary and criminal action will be taken against any state officials found guilty of misconduct.
  • •The Immigration Bureau will increase nationwide surveillance and integrate cooperation with other agencies to prevent transnational crime.

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Key Entities

Person

Pol. Lt. Gen. Noppasil Polsawad(พล.ต.ท.นพศิลป์ พูลสวัสดิ์)
Commissioner of the Immigration Bureau.
Pol. Maj. Gen. Songprod Sirisukha(พล.ต.ต.ทรงโปรด สิริสุขะ)
Commander of Immigration Division 3.

Organization

Immigration Bureau(สำนักงานตรวจคนเข้าเมือง)
The government agency responsible for controlling immigration and preventing transnational crime.

Place

Rayong Province(จังหวัดระยอง)ℹ️
The location where the four entertainment venues under investigation are situated.

Law

Immigration Act(พระราชบัญญัติคนเข้าเมือง)ℹ️
The law used to determine if the foreigners' behaviors constitute a legal violation.