Polish yoga instructor arrested in Koh Phangan for unlicensed operations

[webfact]

 

In a recent development on the southern resort island of Koh Phangan in Surat Thani Province, a 46 year old Polish yoga instructor, Michal, found himself under arrest. The arrest occurred at Tantra Movement School, a tantra yoga establishment he was operating in Tambon Koh Phangan, around 3pm yesterday, March 23. It is speculated that this man may also be known as Michal Kali Griks on Facebook.

 

Upon the arrest, police and administrative officials discovered two foreign individuals on the premises, who claimed to be new clients of the yoga school.

 

Michal confessed to officials that he had been conducting three-day yoga courses on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. For each course, he charged his clients anywhere between US$ 400 and US$ 600. However, he admitted to not possessing a licencing permit for his operations, according to officials, reported Bangkok Post.

In addition to this, it came to light that Michal also holds the status of a YouTuber.

In related news, police charged an American woman for running an unlicensed nursery on Koh Phra Ngan, an island in the southern province of Surat Thani. Seven foreigners were found working at the site without permits.

 

Officers from the Immigration Bureau, Tourist Police, Koh Phra Ngan Police Station, and district office raided a rented house on a coconut plantation on the island which was converted into a daycare centre on March 6.

 

Police said the house was equipped with tables, chairs, toys and educational materials. Officers found 20 foreign children, aged between three and five, playing and studying outside the house under the supervision of three foreign nursery teachers, one Ukrainian and two Israeli women. Four Burmese women worked as maids at the centre.

 

The 40 year old American woman, Jennifer Keanne Irwin, introduced herself as the owner of the centre. She reportedly became angry when she saw the police. She was unable to show the officers the nursery’s licence and all the foreigners were working without a permit. The Burmese nationals also entered Thailand illegally.

 

by Mitch Connor 

Picture courtesy of Assawin Pakkawan

 

Source: The Thaiger 2024-03-25

 

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[Celsius]

need to come harder of foreign repugnants.

[bendejo]

Polish yoga?  What's the rest of the joke?

 

[flyingtlger]

14 minutes ago, webfact said:

he charged his clients anywhere between US$ 400 and US$ 600

And he admitted that he was a YouTuber.

The tax man cometh.....

[ukrules]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

In addition to this, it came to light that Michal also holds the status of a YouTuber.

lol

[hotchilli]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

Michal confessed to officials that he had been conducting three-day yoga courses on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. For each course, he charged his clients anywhere between US$ 400 and US$ 600. However, he admitted to not possessing a licencing permit for his operations, according to officials

Play by the rules or you're out.

[Elkski]

So all foreign YouTubers in violatiom now? 

[webfact]

Koh Phangan Police Raid Polish Yoga Center Amidst Allegations of Sexual Misconduct
By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

 

Surat Thani—At 3:30 PM, on March 23rd, 2024, Koh Phangan tourist police and relevant agencies launched an inspection of a yoga centre after receiving a complaint from locals regarding a foreigner holding yoga classes appearing to be causing sexual misconduct and having viral and controversial published videos on social media in Koh Phangan, Surat Thani.

Upon the Koh Phangan police investigation, a group of foreigners were found participating in a yoga class at the reported location. The group of foreigners reportedly showed signs of anxiousness and panic, and some of them attempted to flee from the police.

 

According to the Koh Phangan police report, the owner of the place was identified only as Mr. Michal, a 46-year-old Polish national. Michal told the police that he established the yoga institute with various classes of yoga.

 

Full story: THE PHUKET EXPRESS 2024-03-25

 

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[Nick Carter icp]

2 hours ago, Elkski said:

So all foreign YouTubers in violatiom now? 

 

   No, but of you are working illegally, it wouldn't be a good idea to post about it on a you tube video

[JeffersLos]

 

He needs to get those feet up higher onto the chair. 

[Mr Meeseeks]

Is this the YouTube channel?  https://www.youtube.com/@NutriYogaLife

 

Seems like he was making good money, so why he wasn't legit is a strange one.

[sammieuk1]

Never mind about downward dog she will be practicing the outbound version 🤔

[transam]

As good a farangy earner as any, I suppose, though I think he will have to go home and think of something else to reside here........

 

Yoga..........😂

[Freddy42OZ]

1 hour ago, Mr Meeseeks said:

Is this the YouTube channel?  https://www.youtube.com/@NutriYogaLife

 

Seems like he was making good money, so why he wasn't legit is a strange one.

 

 

No, he is just a guest on that channel episode.

[Korat Kiwi]

Maybe he could teach tantric sex in jail?

 

Now just hold it there.... 

[Polaky]

Run out of Russian's to arrest now targeting the poor ol poles, go on give him a break, maybe he could start a Pierogies restaurant,  I would be there in a flash.😀

[Butts]

12 hours ago, webfact said:

three-day yoga courses on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. For each course, he charged his clients anywhere between US$ 400 and US$ 600- 

 

 

Must be Some Good Tantra for that kind of cash$$$$

[ourmanflint]

Yoga teachers are the worst. Arrest them all

[ChrisY1]

These predators, dressed up as Yoga gurus...are plentiful in SE Asia. Bali is big on them as is Indonesia....but what they really practice is free sex with their pupils....

[ThaiFelix]

1 hour ago, ChrisY1 said:

These predators, dressed up as Yoga gurus...are plentiful in SE Asia. Bali is big on them as is Indonesia....but what they really practice is free sex with their pupils....

its free?

[PETERTHEEATER]

7 hours ago, JeffersLos said:

 

He needs to get those feet up higher onto the chair. 

I think that's the 'Lotus Position'

[sambum]

"...foreigner holding yoga classes appearing to be causing sexual misconduct"

 

So THAT'S what those funny yoga positions are all about! 🙂

[vangrop]

On 3/25/2024 at 9:37 AM, ChrisY1 said:

These predators, dressed up as Yoga gurus...are plentiful in SE Asia. Bali is big on them as is Indonesia....but what they really practice is free sex with their pupils...

it is included in the fee

[thai006]

Just saw on his facebook he’s out from the jail.  How possible ?  Hope he get deported 

[Tropicalevo]

1 hour ago, thai006 said:

Just saw on his facebook he’s out from the jail.  How possible ?  Hope he get deported 

Most folk get out on bail whist the police/courts process them.

I think that it is unlikely that he will be deported.

His only crime that I have read about is an unlicensed school.