Arrest Made in Kanchanaburi Province
An Iraqi man, identified as Oday Jabbar Khudhair, has been arrested in Kanchanaburi, a border province in Thailand, for overstaying his visa by almost 15 years. The 43-year-old was caught by immigration police at a local guesthouse following a tip-off about suspicious activity.
Suspicious Activity Leads to Arrest
Authorities were alerted to the possibility of an immigration offense after receiving a complaint about a foreign national behaving strangely. It is reported that Mr. Khudhair had relocated from another part of Thailand to reside in Kanchanaburi. Upon receiving the information, Pol Col Korn Somkhanae, chief of the Kanchanaburi immigration office, led a team of officers to the guesthouse where they apprehended the suspect.
Visa Overstay Discovered
During a check of Mr. Khudhair’s passport, it was revealed that his visa had expired on August 21, 2008, resulting in an overstay of 5,468 days. Consequently, he was charged with visa overstay and taken into custody for legal proceedings.
Penalties for Overstaying Visas in Thailand
In Thailand, the standard penalty for overstaying a visa is a fine of 500 baht per day, with a cap at 20,000 baht. However, in more severe cases, the offender may face deportation and a ban on re-entering the country for a certain period. For individuals who have overstayed their visas for more than 5 years, they can be banned from re-entry for 10 years.
Overstaying Visa Incidents in Thailand
Visa overstay incidents are not uncommon in Thailand, with individuals facing significant fines, deportation, and bans on re-entry. It is crucial for foreign nationals residing in the country to regularly check their visa status and take necessary steps to ensure compliance with immigration regulations.
