Hat Yai, Songkhla – Thai authorities apprehended a Belgian man on August 2nd, 2024, who had overstayed his visa and was allegedly involved in a string of hotel thefts across Phuket, Krabi, and Songkhla.
The Songkhla Immigration Office received a tip-off from the Kor Hong Police in Hat Yai, Songkhla, regarding a theft at a local hotel. The suspect, identified only as Mr. Ali (26), a Belgian national, had broken into a Malaysian tourist’s room. Upon investigation, police discovered that Mr. Ali had overstayed his visa by 63 days.
During the arrest, authorities seized evidence including 52,000 Baht in cash, five mobile phones, two Garmin watches, two Malaysian credit cards, and a Hermes belt. The total value of the recovered items is estimated at approximately 200,000 baht, leading police to believe they were stolen.
Further investigation revealed that Mr. Ali was also wanted in connection with similar thefts at hotels in Phuket and Krabi. He has been taken to the Songkhla Police Station to face charges of theft and visa overstay.
