Immigration police promise ‘purge’ of foreign criminals
Regional immigration police pledged to purge the Eastern Seaboard of foreign criminals to boost safety during the New Year celebrations.
Top immigration officers from Chonburi, Rayong, and Chachoengsao announced their intended crackdown at a Dec. 21 press conference.
Checkpoints, they said would be set up at Bali Hai Pier in coordination with police stations in Pattaya, Banglamung, Najomtien and the Highway Police.
Officials said the “purge” was intended to build confidence in safety in the area for tourists and the locals.
