Immigration shares foreign-resident database with tourism agency

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The Chonburi Immigration Office and Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration are sharing information on where foreigners are residing in Pattaya to “improve security”.
The Chonburi Immigration Office and Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration are sharing information on where foreigners are residing in Pattaya to “improve security”.

Banglamung District Chief Naris Niramaiwong opened a March 13 seminar on the joint project at the Jomtien Palm Beach Resort. The two agencies signed an agreement to collaborate on a database containing information on foreign residents and their accommodations.

Chonburi Immigration chief Pol. Col. Srongprode Sirisuka said the objective was to enhance security with DASTA wanting information on accommodation and residences of foreigners so police can locate any missing foreigners or criminals with records.