PHUKET – Immigration authorities arrested a 30-year-old Czech national at Phuket International Airport in the early hours of June 9, 2025, after discovering she had overstayed her visa by 36 days.

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Phuket Immigration confirmed the arrest occurred at approximately 12:30 A.M. during a routine inspection in the international departures area. Officers flagged the woman when her travel documents showed she had exceeded her permitted stay in Thailand.

The tourist, whose name was not released by authorities, was detained and later transferred to Saku Police Station for further legal processing. Immigration officials have reiterated the importance of adhering to visa regulations and warned that overstays may result in legal penalties, including fines, deportation, and blacklisting from future entry into the country.

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The arrest is part of ongoing efforts by Thai authorities to enforce immigration laws and ensure compliance among foreign nationals.

-Thailand News (TN)