It happens more than we think. 3.600 foreigners with criminal records have been arrested at or turned away from five major airports in the first six months of the year.
More than 3,400 foreigners deemed to “pose a risk to public order” were also turned away. Most were from South Asian countries and suspected of trying to enter the country to work illegally, Choengron said.
TLDR : Answer Summary
In the first half of the year, over 3,600 foreigners with criminal records were arrested or turned away at major Thai airports, along with more than 3,400 individuals considered a risk to public order, predominantly from South Asian countries. The debate around these figures highlights concerns about immigration policies, profiling, and the efficiency of Thailand's immigration system in identifying potential threats.