A Swedish tourist was arrested for allegedly overstaying his visa by 643 days in Thailand.
The suspect was intercepted by immigration officers in Krabi following a tip-off about a foreigner suspected of living in the country illegally.
He was preparing to board a boat to the popular holiday island Koh Phi Phi when police detained him.
When questioned, the man was unable to produce identification documents.
Officers also checked his details through the Immigration Bureau's biometric identification system, which showed he had entered Thailand on December 3, 2024, and was only allowed to stay until January 31, 2025.
He had allegedly remained in the country for another 643 days after his visa expired.
Police Colonel Charoenphong Khantilo, spokesman for Immigration Division 6, said the Swedish man was charged with remaining in Thailand after his authorised period of stay had expired.
He said: 'He was handed over to the inquiry officer at Mueang Krabi Police Station for legal proceedings and subsequent deportation.'
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