Thai Immigration Investigates Illegal Foreigner Allegedly Working at Barber Shop in Patong

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Patong – Phuket Immigration inspected a barber shop in Patong after they were notified by a concerned citizen that there was allegedly a foreigner working there illegally.

Phuket Immigration told the Phuket Express that on Wednesday (December 6th) they and officers from the Phuket Employment Office inspected a barber shop in Soi Saen Sabai. The inspection came after Phuket Immigration was notified by a concerned citizen via an online channel that there was a foreigner allegedly illegally working at the barber shop.

 

When they arrived at the barber shop, they found two Thai nationals who were cutting hair for customers. There were no foreigners working.

 

By Goongnang Suksawat

 

Full story: THE PHUKET EXPRESS 2023-12-08

 

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[Mike Lister]

The SWAT team was subsequently stood down and the water cannon returned to the garage.

[swm59nj]

A foreigner allegedly working illegally?  If there was a foreigner working there.  Obviously the person reporting didn’t know if they were legal or not. 

[IndomitableSpirit]

There's a big possibility of that. It's an open secret actually haha. They do hire other Southeast Asians who can speak Thai. 

[Mike Lister]

I like a story with a happy ending for a change.

[bob smith]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

Phuket Immigration inspected a barber shop in Patong after they were notified by a concerned citizen that there was allegedly a foreigner working there illegally

Thais are the biggest grasses about.

 

 

[hotchilli]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

Phuket Immigration inspected a barber shop in Patong after they were notified by a concerned citizen that there was allegedly a foreigner working there illegally.

One day Thailand will fully open up to the world... instead of living in it's protectionist driven past.

[bob smith]

17 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

One day Thailand will fully open up to the world... instead of living in it's protectionist driven past.

one day....

 

probably not in our lifetimes. 

[CartagenaWarlock]

Lots of Russians are doing all sorts of business in Phuket and Pattaya. Maybe they own the shop and allow another Russian to work illegally. 

[soalbundy]

A bored nosy concerned trouble making citizen who hates foreigners.......

[Scouse123]

57 minutes ago, bob smith said:

Thais are the biggest grasses about.

 

 

 

Definitely

[Tarteso]

Death sentence, Your Honor.

[Old Croc]

Perhaps they may have caught the miscreant in the act if they hadn't worn their uniforms while pretending to be customers.

[Old Croc]

1 hour ago, hotchilli said:

One day Thailand will fully open up to the world... instead of living in it's protectionist driven past.

I'm genuinely interested in what your version of "fully open up to the world" is, and what other countries fit that description.

As far as I'm aware, most countries have immigration legislation that covers visas and rules for the entry and stay of aliens which addresses work rights among other matters.

[Foxx]

Hair cutting is on the list of jobs strictly reserved for Thai nationals.  It makes me wonder how many Thai barbers and hairdressers are highly experienced in cutting Negro hair.

[SiSePuede419]

Bloody Foreigners always coming here wanting to know what Love is. 🙂

 

[fulhamster]

3 hours ago, bob smith said:

Thais are the biggest grasses about.

 

 

"Concerned citizen" Probably the salon over the road

[connda]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

Patong – Phuket Immigration inspected a barber shop in Patong after they were notified by a concerned citizen that there was allegedly a foreigner working there illegally.

 

"Patong – Phuket Immigration inspected a barber shop in Patong after they were notified by a foreigner-hating, Thai busy-body that there was allegedly a foreigner working there illegally."

 

Much better.

[ujayujay]

7 hours ago, Mike Lister said:

The SWAT team was subsequently stood down and the water cannon returned to the garage.

.....and get a haircut for free

[foreverlomsak]

3 hours ago, Old Croc said:

Perhaps they may have caught the miscreant in the act if they hadn't worn their uniforms while pretending to be customers.

or phoned ahead to make sure the shop was open (free haircuts for life)

[hotchilli]

4 hours ago, Old Croc said:

As far as I'm aware, most countries have immigration legislation that covers visas and rules for the entry and stay of aliens which addresses work rights among other matters.

Yes they do, but somewhat more relaxed as far as working goes... 

[couchpotato]

Close shave for the shop though.

 

[Liverpool Lou]

7 hours ago, swm59nj said:

A foreigner allegedly working illegally?  If there was a foreigner working there.  Obviously the person reporting didn’t know if they were legal or not. 

Obviously, neither do you, nor did you read the full report.  If there was one working there as a barber he would have been illegal, no discussion, but there wasn't on this visit. A foreigner cannot be a barber, legally, in Thailand.

[Liverpool Lou]

4 hours ago, Old Croc said:

Perhaps they may have caught the miscreant in the act if they hadn't worn their uniforms while pretending to be customers.

There wasn't one to be caught as you'd know if you'd read the full article.

[Liverpool Lou]

4 hours ago, Old Croc said:

I'm genuinely interested in what your version of "fully open up to the world" is, and what other countries fit that description.

As far as I'm aware, most countries have immigration legislation that covers visas and rules for the entry and stay of aliens which addresses work rights among other matters.

Hear, hear!

[Liverpool Lou]

3 hours ago, Foxx said:

Hair cutting is on the list of jobs strictly reserved for Thai nationals.  It makes me wonder how many Thai barbers and hairdressers are highly experienced in cutting Negro hair.

"...wonder how many Thai barbers and hairdressers are highly experienced in cutting Negro hair".

Why would that be much of an issue in Thailand?

[Foxx]

22 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

"...wonder how many Thai barbers and hairdressers are highly experienced in cutting Negro hair".

Why would that be much of an issue in Thailand?

 

Because there are lots of Negros who hang around the lower sois of Sukhumwit Road and elsewhere.  They need to get their hair done, and I very much doubt that Thai hairdressers are familiar with corn rows and virgin relaxers.  There's a clear need for foreign hair stylists.

[Liverpool Lou]

30 minutes ago, Foxx said:

...there are lots of Negros who hang around the lower sois of Sukhumwit Road and elsewhere.  They need to get their hair done, and I very much doubt that Thai hairdressers are familiar with corn rows and virgin relaxers.  There's a clear need for foreign hair stylists.

No, there isn't any need.   Why are you so concerned about the coiffure of <deleted> drug dealers?

[brianthainess]

7 hours ago, SiSePuede419 said:

Bloody Foreigners always coming here wanting to know what Love is. 🙂

 

About 1k an hour. 

[brianthainess]

Phew I feel sooo much safer now.