{
  "id": 8233274,
  "title": "'Go die back home': Thai PM orders governors to speed up deportation of offending foreigners",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/go-die-back-home-thai-pm-orders-governors-to-speed-up-deportation-of",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-18T11:13:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "VnExpress International",
    "slug": "vnexpress-international",
    "url": "https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/go-die-back-home-thai-pm-orders-governors-to-speed-up-deportation-of-offending-foreigners-5121910.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On September 17, Prime Minister Anutin Cunharn instructed governors to expedite the deportation of foreigners engaging in unlawful activities in Thailand. Anutin emphasized that foreigners are permitted to reside and work in the country as long as they abide by local laws and customs. However, he sternly warned that authorities must swiftly address individuals involved in violent behavior, intimidation, illicit businesses, or other transgressions. The Nation and Khaosod reported his remarks.\n\nSpecifically, Anutin addressed local officials in Phuket and Surat Thani, urging them to handle such cases promptly rather than treating them as isolated events. He stressed that foreigners must respect Thai traditions and warned against unauthorized religious establishments, private cemeteries, or businesses used for religious purposes. If foreigners come to Thailand, they must work honestly; if they wish to die, they should return home, Anutin stated, according to The Nation and Khaosod reports.\n\nHis comments came after instances of foreign nationals setting up religious sites without government approval, including a property registered as a restaurant used partially for religious activities. Anutin dismissed concerns about deportation expenses, assuring that the government would cover the costs. He advised provincial authorities to pay upfront and seek reimbursement later to avoid delaying deportations due to financial constraints. Anutin argued that deporting offenders is more resource-efficient than incarcerating them in Thailand, which consumes public funds. He ordered governors to take immediate action against foreigners engaging in illegal land ownership, working without permits, or serving as a base for criminal operations.",
  "summary": "Thai Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has instructed provincial governors to use their legal authority to swiftly deport foreigners who exploit, threaten, or engage in unacceptable conduct toward Thai citizens.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
        "title": "'Go die in your own country': Thai PM comes down on foreigners wanting private cemeteries",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/go-die-in-your-own-country-thai-pm-comes-down-on-foreigners-wanting",
        "published": "2026-09-18T11:14:41.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}