The Thai police have called on foreigners in the kingdom to carry their passport or a photocopy with them at all times. The announcement followed a raid by Thai law authorities in mid March on entertainment venues in Bangkok.

A police spokesman said the operation, which involved a raid on 15 entertainment venues and the setting up of two police checkpoints, was to ensure foreigners were carrying either their original passport or a photocopy.

According to Metropolitan Police Commander Pol. Lt. Gen Sanit Mahathavorn, the operation had also been to focus on foreigners w..

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