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Crime & SafetySaturday, 16 May 2026
Pattaya Police Arrest Chinese and Cambodian Overstayers in Late-Night Immigration Raid
Pattaya authorities arrested two foreign nationals for overstaying their visas during a joint immigration operation targeting a late-night pub in the city. The operation was part of an ongoing crackdown on immigration violations across Pattaya's entertainment venues. One Chinese national and one Cambodian national were detained and face deportation proceedings after being found to have exceeded their permitted stay in Thailand. The raid reflects intensified immigration enforcement across tourist hotspots as Thailand tightens oversight of foreign nationals. Expats are reminded to keep their visa documentation current and to carry copies of their passports and visa stamps when out at night.
