Police believe some foreign nationals who have overstayed their visas may be involved in various criminal activities. They are likely to be involved in so-called romance scams, call-centre frauds, drug trafficking and various kinds of swindles, Pol Maj Gen Surachate noted. Another involves those trading firearms via post services, Pol Maj Gen Surachate said, adding both Thai and foreign nationals were involved in the illicit trade. Pol Maj Gen Surachate said coordinated operations will push out foreign criminals from the country. Accommodation owners would face maximum punishment if they are found to have given shelter to foreign criminals, he said.

Source: Bangkok Post November 12, 2017 22:18 UTC