However, a Russian citizen had their passport stolen there. To… (россиянин · таиланд · долг)
However, a Russian citizen had their passport stolen there. To escape the trap, he must either pay a fine of 20,000 baht for overstaying in Thailand, clear his debt in Russia, or hope that creditors do not initiate enforcement proceedings.
Consensus
- The man is a 50-year-old Russian citizen who lost his passport in Bangkok, Thailand.
- He is unable to return to Vietnam where his family lives because he lacks a valid passport.
- He has a debt of 1.2 million rubles in Russia that restricts his exit from the country.
- His stay in Thailand has expired, and he cannot legally remain there without a passport.
- To resolve his situation, he must either pay a 20,000 baht fine for overstaying or settle the Russian debt.
Points of divergence
- The man is currently hiding from Thai border authorities and risks being detained in an immigration detention center until his family raises funds to pay the fine. — riamo
- On June 4, Thailand's Deputy Foreign Ministry spokesperson Paniyod Patchimsawat stated that Thailand is a safe destination for tourists from all countries and handles legal violations without discrimination based on nationality. — vm
Coverage (2 sources)
- Russian man trapped between three countries due to passport theft and debt — РИАМО
- Russian Man Trapped Between Three Countries Due to Million-Ruble Debt — Вечерняя Москва