Songkhla Border Police Arrest Malaysian Man Hiding in BMW at Sadao Checkpoint
Songkhla immigration police arrested a 52-year-old Malaysian man hiding in the back seat of a BMW at the Sadao border checkpoint on November 5. The man had fled Malaysia over tax issues and entered Thailand illegally with help from his 66-year-old cousin, who was driving. Both were charged under the Immigration Act and handed to Sadao police for prosecution.
Pol. Lt. Gen. Nappon Poolsawas, commander of Immigration Bureau 6, ordered strict control of the Thai-Malaysian border in Songkhla to enforce the national police policy targeting illegal entry and transnational crime under the slogan "Good People Convenient, Bad People Difficult." Pol. Maj. Gen. Charoenphong Khantiloh, spokesman for Immigration Bureau 6, revealed that under the command of Pol. Lt. Gen. Nappon, along with deputies Pol. Maj. Gen. Thanit Thaiwacharamat and Pol. Maj. Gen. Natthakon Praphain, Pol. Maj. Gen. Chuthares Yingyongdamrong (chief of Immigration Division 6), Pol. Lt. Col. Suphachok Yongstar (deputy chief), and Pol. Lt. Col. Sorathat Eiamlao (chief of Songkhla Immigration), officers intensified inspections of persons and vehicles along the border.
On November 5, 2026, officers at the Sadao Immigration checkpoint discovered a Malaysian man concealed in the rear seat of a BMW passing through the outbound vehicle lane. The suspect, identified as Mr. A (alias), 52, Malaysian, admitted to fleeing into Thailand via natural channels due to tax-related legal issues in Malaysia. He entered the Sadao border area without passing through Malaysian exit immigration.
Also detained was Mr. B (alias), 66, Malaysian, the driver and cousin of Mr. A, who helped conceal him in the vehicle. Mr. A was charged with illegal entry and stay in the Kingdom without permission. Mr. B was charged with bringing or assisting an alien into the Kingdom and harboring to avoid arrest, under Sections 63 and 64 of the Immigration Act B.E. 2522. Both confessed to all charges and were handed over with evidence to Sadao Police Station for legal proceedings.
Songkhla Immigration vowed to maintain strict control at all border channels to combat illegal entry and transnational crime for national security under the "Good People Convenient, Bad People Difficult" policy. The Sadao checkpoint emphasized rigorous inspection of all persons and vehicles to prevent illegal entry and related offenses, ensuring border security and order. The public can report suspicious aliens or illegal activities to the Immigration Hotline 1178.
