Immigration probe into 4 Rayong venues and official bribery claims

Khaosod•Society•5d ago

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The Immigration Bureau is investigating four entertainment venues in Rayong province after more than 100 Chinese nationals were found and alleged bribery of state officials.

•Police Commissioner Noppasin Pulswasdi ordered an urgent probe into four venues in Rayong province.
•Over 100 Chinese nationals were found at the locations.
•The investigation focuses on immigration status and allegations of payments made to state officials.
•Some foreigners were found to be working without permits or outside their permitted scope.

Overview

•On October 17, 2026, Police Lieutenant General Noppasin Pulswasdi announced the investigation into four entertainment venues in Rayong.
•Police Lieutenant General Noppasin Pulswasdi ordered Police Major General Songprod Sirisukha to establish a joint committee with relevant agencies to verify facts in the area.
•The Immigration Bureau is inspecting the immigration status, visa types, and permitted stay durations of over 100 Chinese nationals.
•Preliminary checks found foreign nationals committing offenses by working without work permits or working beyond their legal rights.
•Police Lieutenant General Noppasin Pulswasdi stated that disciplinary and criminal action will be taken if evidence proves officials accepted payments.
•The Immigration Bureau is increasing surveillance of foreigners nationwide to prevent transnational crime and ensure safety for citizens and tourists.
•The Immigration Bureau encourages the public to report suspicious foreigners or official misconduct via the Immigration Bureau hotline 1178.

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Key Entities

Person

Police Lieutenant General Noppasin Pulswasdi(พล.ต.ท.นพศิลป์ พูลสวัสดิ์)

Commissioner of the Immigration Bureau who ordered the investigation into entertainment venues in Rayong.

Police Major General Songprod Sirisukha(พล.ต.ต.ทรงโปรด สิริสุขะ)

Commander of Immigration Division 3 who was ordered to form a joint investigation committee.

Organization

Immigration Bureau(สตม.)

The government agency responsible for enforcing immigration laws and monitoring foreigners in Thailand.

Place

Rayong Province(จ.ระยอง)ℹ️

The location where four entertainment venues were inspected.

Law

Immigration Act(พระราชบัญญัติคนเข้าเมือง)ℹ️

The law used to examine the behavior and status of foreign nationals in the investigation.