Police visit Chon Buri immigration, warn staff “don’t take bribes”

Police have paid Chon Buri’s immigration office a rather tense visit on Thursday to deliver a 9 point checklist to staff. Thai media reported that #8 on the list of demands was “Get off your phones and don’t take bribes”, as ordered by the lieutenant general leading the visit.

This news comes as Thailand prepares for an influx of international tourists following the slightly-less tedious Thailand Pass was introduced on May 1 – Thailand’s current digital gateway for anyone arriving from overseas. The lieutenant general explained that Thai immigration needed to balance following rules to maintain order, and giving possible leeway and helping tourists.

Pol Lt-Gen Prajuap Wongsuk added that staff should thoroughly check visa extensions, and check the paperwork of overstayers, people on warrants and people from Myanmar.

Demand #7 was for the office to have contingency plans…