The Immigration Detention Centre houses up to 1,200 illegal migrants from around the world.
Most are held for only a few days before they are returned to neighbouring countries
Myanmar, Laos and Cambodia. Other detainees, from countries as far flung as Uzbekistan,
Nepal and Nigeria, remain in the Centre for a year or more.
* 20 to 40 detainees are in a single room.
* Food and other normal things are dificult.
Anyone, [tourists included] with a VISA problem, can be sent here.
[ note : a standard tourist visa is valid for only 30 days !!! ]
you could be held for YEARS
or how about this one
Prisoners are are sent here, until they have the documents to leave.
This could be YEARS !
STREET ADDRESS:
Suan Phlu Detention Center
507 Soi Suan Plu,
South Sathon Road, Bangkok.
MAIL ADDRESS for the Immigration Detention Center:
Suan Phlu Detention Center
[ name of the detainee ]
room number and IDC number
c/o JF PO Box 1193
Soi Suan Phlu
Bangkok, 10120
Thailand
Phone : 011-662-287-3101 extension 2217.
Visiting Days : Monday to Friday
(foreigners must bring their air tickets for maximum visit time)
Morning sessions: (11-12)
Arrive between 10:00-11:00 to receive and fill out a form.
Bring your Passport .. it must be checked at the door.
The actual visit is from 11:00 to 12:00.
Afternoon Sessions: ?????
DIRECTIONS:
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