Phuket Tourist Police busted a Chinese man for allegedly working as a tour guide without the necessary permits and licenses.

 

According to the Tourist Police, 43 year old Wang Kua Cheng was arrested this week in front of the Mongkol Nimit Temple on Dibuk Road in Phuket Old Town, The Phuket Express reported.

 

Officers brought Wang to Phuket City Police Station, where he now faces charges of working without permission and acting as a tour guide without the required license.

 

This recent arrest highlights a growing concern regarding foreigners engaging in unauthorised employment in Phuket. Authorities have been cracking down on such cases, as they aim to maintain the integrity of the tourism industry and ensure compliance with regulations.

 

On Wednesday, immigration officials apprehended two Chinese women at Phuket International Airport’s car park over accusations of illegal employment. The women were apprehended on charges of working without the necessary official permissions and exceeding the activities permitted on their visas. The women also violated the conditions for staying in Thailand, as their visas did not include employment provisions. Following their arrest, the women were taken to Sakhu Police Station, which holds jurisdiction over incidents at Phuket International Airport. If found guilty, their next steps could include fines, deportation, and potentially a period of barred entry into Thailand.

 

By Tara Abhasakun

Caption: Photo by The Phuket Express

 

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Please like this post if you absolutely fresh out of fks on this one. ????

 

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

This recent arrest highlights a growing concern regarding foreigners engaging in unauthorised employment in Phuket. Authorities have been cracking down on such cases, as they aim to maintain the integrity of the tourism industry and ensure compliance with regulations.

Thou shalt not steal jobs.

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

If found guilty, their next steps could include fines, deportation, and potentially a period of barred entry into Thailand

Adios.......

Better have a look at what many Russians are 'doing' on the Island as well..........

Maybe the Tourist Police could just carry out their assigned role of protecting tourists, and leave visa and employment law violations to Immigration and the local police?

1 hour ago, khunjeff said:

Maybe the Tourist Police could just carry out their assigned role of protecting tourists, and leave visa and employment law violations to Immigration and the local police?

it's all about money

1 hour ago, khunjeff said:

Maybe the Tourist Police could just carry out their assigned role of protecting tourists, and leave visa and employment law violations to Immigration and the local police?

Not sure how Thailand can follow visa and employment laws when they can fill their wallets and purses, maybe a large salary increase for all nation wide in the offices ? 

 

16 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

and acting as a tour guide without the required license.

I thought that required a Thai ID or is there a way 'around' that, like a sticker.

8 minutes ago, CANSIAM said:

Not sure how Thailand can follow visa and employment laws when they can fill their wallets and purses, maybe a large salary increase for all nation wide in the offices ? 

 

still wouldn't stop it, been going on to long

17 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

 

Phuket Tourist Police busted a Chinese man for allegedly working as a tour guide without the necessary permits and licenses.

 

According to the Tourist Police, 43 year old Wang Kua Cheng was arrested this week in front of the Mongkol Nimit Temple on Dibuk Road in Phuket Old Town, The Phuket Express reported.

 

Officers brought Wang to Phuket City Police Station, where he now faces charges of working without permission and acting as a tour guide without the required license.

 

This recent arrest highlights a growing concern regarding foreigners engaging in unauthorised employment in Phuket. Authorities have been cracking down on such cases, as they aim to maintain the integrity of the tourism industry and ensure compliance with regulations.

 

On Wednesday, immigration officials apprehended two Chinese women at Phuket International Airport’s car park over accusations of illegal employment. The women were apprehended on charges of working without the necessary official permissions and exceeding the activities permitted on their visas. The women also violated the conditions for staying in Thailand, as their visas did not include employment provisions. Following their arrest, the women were taken to Sakhu Police Station, which holds jurisdiction over incidents at Phuket International Airport. If found guilty, their next steps could include fines, deportation, and potentially a period of barred entry into Thailand.

 

By Tara Abhasakun

Caption: Photo by The Phuket Express

 

#news

Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/tourist-police-bust-illegal-chinese-tour-guide-in-phuket

 

-- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-06-30

 

- Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here.

Not only in Phuket! Those who have already looked around at the well-known tourist spot in Patts, CM and Bangkok know, that countless russian and chinese tour guides are on duty there......no secret!