PHUKET — Immigration police arrested a 38-year-old Indian national who overstayed his visa by 107 days, claiming he loved Thailand too much to leave.
Immigration officers in Phuket received a complaint about a foreign national overstaying at a condominium in Kathu subdistrict. Upon locating the suspect matching the description in the building’s lobby, officers identified themselves and requested documents from Mr. Tanuj, a 38-year-old Indian citizen.
His passport showed no extension request or exit from Thailand after his visa expired, with an overstay of 107 days. Tanuj admitted to the violation, stating he loved Thailand and didn’t want to return home.
He was charged with remaining in Thailand after his permit expired and transferred to Kamala Police Station. Authorities will consider whether to place him on the immigration blacklist before deportation.
The arrest follows policy directives from Pol. Lt. Gen. Phanumart Boonlak, Commissioner of Immigration Bureau, targeting foreign nationals involved in illegal work, business operations, transnational crime, call center gangs, and nominee shareholding schemes. The crackdown aims to protect tourism businesses from unfair competition, ensure tourist safety, and maintain confidence among visitors to Phuket.
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