Phuket crackdown. Foreigners Arrested.
Phuket Immigration officers arrested four foreigners for illegally operating businesses in Patong, including a motorcycle rental shop, a travel agency, a barber shop, and restaurants.
Immigration officials launched raids on five businesses along Phra Baramee Road and Rat-U-Thit 200 Pi Road in Patong sub-district, Kathu district, following tip-offs from residents.
There is no suggestion or evidence in this case, but some Thai police, who staff immigration offices, have been successfully taking money from businesses in returning for “protecting” them.
During the Phuket crackdown which saw foreigners arrested, officers found an Israeli man, whose name was withheld, claiming to be the owner and manager of a motorcycle rental shop, a travel agency, and a barber shop.
These are classified as restricted businesses that foreigners are prohibited from operating under the Foreign Business Act.
The Israeli man employed three Thai workers and two Myanmar nationals. The two Myanmar workers were found to be legally employed with valid work permits.
Although the businesses were registered under the name of a Thai citizen, officers found that the Thai national had no authority or involvement in the operations.
The Israeli man appeared to have full control over the businesses, leading authorities to suspect the use of a nominee. Several documents were seized for further investigation into the matter.
Officers later extended their raids to two nearby restaurants. One of them, an Israeli-themed eatery, was reportedly managed by another Israeli man, who admitted that he personally took orders, cooked food, and handled payments.
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Thai police are increasingly targeting foreigners who behave badly in Thailand. Orders appear to come from a central government that won’t tolerate tourists not respecting Thai culture. There are other cases too of Israelis being challenged and arrested by the police.
Two Israelis were arrested when one of them lifted up a hairdresser’s skirt as a joke. The police dropped charges when they apologised and offered compensation.
This true story is also about Israelis. They do seem to be target by police these days.
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