US Man Arrested in Bangkok for Unpaid Wages Warrant
US citizen Michael was arrested by Samut Prakan immigration police on October 15 after being found with two warrants for unpaid wages exceeding one million baht. He was apprehended at a luxury Sukhumvit apartment and transferred to Bang Sao Thong police for prosecution. The arrest follows a nationwide directive to track down foreigners with outstanding criminal warrants.
Immigration police in Samut Prakan arrested US citizen Michael after discovering he was subject to two arrest warrants from Samut Prakan Provincial Court over unpaid wages exceeding one million baht. The operation, carried out on October 15, followed a directive from Immigration Bureau Commissioner Lieutenant General Nophasin Phulsawat to track down foreigners with outstanding warrants. Michael was apprehended at a luxury Sukhumvit apartment and later handed over to Bang Sao Thong police for prosecution.
According to the National Police's information system, Michael is wanted under warrant No. 580/2569 issued on June 22, 2026 and warrant No. 772/2569 issued on August 14, 2026 for the offense of jointly failing to pay employees' wages correctly and on time, and jointly failing to comply with labor inspector orders. He also serves as a director of a company that trades machinery, equipment and software for beer and wine production, as well as importing and distributing food and beverages.
The case involves numerous victims with total damages exceeding one million baht. Police said they will continue to pursue foreigners who evade justice and maintain public order. Immigration Bureau Deputy Commissioner Pol Maj Gen Songphot Sirisukha said the bureau will keep screening foreigners entering the kingdom and urged the public to report tips via the 24-hour hotline 1178 or at www.immigration.go.th.
