Russian rock band BI-2 near deportation from Thailand: Lack of work permit causes controversy

Near deportation of anti-Putin Russian rock group BI-2, caught without work permit After traveling to perform concert in Thailand

On January 31, 2024 at the Immigration Bureau, Muang Thong Thani, Pol. Maj. Gen. Phanthana Nuchanart, deputy commander of the Immigration Bureau, revealed the case of the arrest of the 7-member Russian rock band BI-2. Immigration Police Officer Detained for prosecution on charges of lack of work permit. After traveling to hold a concert in Thailand on January 24, it was said that Phuket Immigration Police initially followed legal procedures when they found the offender. Send it to the investigating officer for prosecution. and sent to the detention room at the Immigration Police Office according to procedures.

Pol. Maj. Gen. Phanthana said this regarding the issue of rejections in the country of origin. He currently pushes one of the band members. But it’s not Russia.Some band members holding dual nationality will be excluded if they do not agree to return to their country of origin according to their entry passport. It must coordinate with the third country where the person holds citizenship to see whether she is ready to be admitted into the country or not.

As for the extradition treaty, the Council of Ministers drafted an extradition treaty between Thailand and Russia in 2023. The Council of Ministers has examined it, but it is not yet clear whether the treaty has reached an international agreement or not. This afternoon the Immigration Police will participate in a meeting with the Office of the National Security Council. who is concerned with the security of the country Consider sending the aforementioned band members back to their home country.

Is it a sensitive issue that could violate international human rights principles? According to the principles of human rights Extradition is excluded in the case of political prisoners. racism incapable of acting If those people have not committed a criminal offense or commit a crime Through the process of being returned to the country Harming without consent The Immigration Police cannot force someone to leave the country. (Keep them in quarantine until they are ready.)

Additionally, offenders can apply to international agencies such as The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNSCR) or the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to apply to become a political refugee. If he is within the principles of human rights and can be released on bail to live as a refugee, but with the condition of prohibiting employment or doing anything that is contrary to the laws of that country

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