The crime carries a maximum prison term of 20 years . NEW : Thailand allows Pletnev to enter the country while his case is pending . He is accused of killing a 14-year - old boy in Thailand . His visa was denied because the immigration officer believes he 's a criminal . Even if the charges are eventually dropped , he will be deported from Thailand .
NEW : Thailand allows Pletnev to enter the country while his case is pending . He is accused of killing a 14-year - old boy in Thailand . His visa was denied because the immigration officer believes he 's a criminal . Even if the charges are eventually dropped , he will be deported from Thailand .