Popular Post webfact Posted Monday at 04:09 AM Popular Post Share Posted Monday at 04:09 AM A 29-year-old Russian man, Lazarev, was arrested in Phuket on charges of working without a valid work permit. Lazarev was secretly operating as a motorcycle instructor in the old floating market parking lot of Kathu Subdistrict, teaching driving lessons to foreign tourists. The arrest came after local authorities were tipped off about his unauthorised activities. Lazarev had gained traction through Instagram, where he advertised his services. Many foreigners praised his lessons online, leading officers to investigate further. Upon reaching the location, police observed L. interacting with a woman. Both were equipped with protective motorcycle gear, suggesting she was a student. Lazarev was seen instructing her on a black Honda Scoopy, explaining various operational aspects of the vehicle. After some initial guidance, he proceeded to set up an obstacle course with orange and red cones, allowing her to practise manoeuvring the bike. The officers then approached Lazarev, interrupting the lesson to question him. They also spoke to the woman, who identified herself as a fellow Russian. She had found Lazarev's information on the internet and had agreed to pay 2,000 baht for a three-day motorcycle driving course. Upon confirming that Lazarev was indeed working without a proper permit, the authorities took action. Charges were formally brought against him for “being a foreigner working without a work permit.” Lazarev was subsequently taken to Kathu Police Station for further legal proceedings. This incident raises concerns about the regulation and monitoring of freelance instructors offering services to tourists. It also highlights the need for better compliance with local laws to ensure the safety and legality of such activities. The Thai authorities are now reviewing the case, with potential ramifications for other foreign workers in similar unauthorised roles. Picture courtesy: Kachon -- 2024-06-24 Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipButty Posted Monday at 04:29 AM Share Posted Monday at 04:29 AM At least he was doing it in a safe place, 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Hamus Yaigh Posted Monday at 05:01 AM Popular Post Share Posted Monday at 05:01 AM 31 minutes ago, ChipButty said: At least he was doing it in a safe place, Safer than working illegally in Kharkiv. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gottfrid Posted Monday at 05:08 AM Popular Post Share Posted Monday at 05:08 AM Hmmm.... he should have been applying for a WP, as this is not a work prohibited, as Thais absolutely can´t teach people to drive. 😂 That was his only mistake! 1 1 1 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Unify Posted Monday at 05:19 AM Popular Post Share Posted Monday at 05:19 AM I applaud anyone helping people get more skilled on motorcycles here. 5 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NativeBob Posted Monday at 05:30 AM Share Posted Monday at 05:30 AM no evidence at all. He can tell them to ******* his ******. Posts on social networks are not sufficient evidence. Unless they had marked banknotes and 3 (three) witnesses .... Saw it million times and not only TH. Unless he was stupid enough to confess that he can deny in court 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post spidermike007 Posted Monday at 05:33 AM Popular Post Share Posted Monday at 05:33 AM Motorcycle lessons should be discouraged, at all costs. They are a terrible thing. Nobody should be allowed to gain skills that might save their lives. The RTP. Doing everything within their power to make the nation safer. 1 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Hakuna Matata Posted Monday at 05:34 AM Popular Post Share Posted Monday at 05:34 AM 1 hour ago, webfact said: A 29-year-old Russian man, Lazarev, was arrested in Phuket on charges of working without a valid work permit. Oh my God, deport him back to Russia ASAP! Way too many Russians now in Thailand, especially in Phuket and Pattaya! And 90% of them are not law-obedient people, mostly involved in all kinds of illegal activities, staying in Thailand for months and even years, buying illegal ED visas. Stricter visa rules are required! 2 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hakuna Matata Posted Monday at 05:36 AM Share Posted Monday at 05:36 AM 34 minutes ago, Hamus Yaigh said: Safer than working illegally in Kharkiv. Oh, yeah... Kharkiv is definitely a Russian city already! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wensiensheng Posted Monday at 05:48 AM Share Posted Monday at 05:48 AM It’s great to see someone doing something to improve motorbike riding skills on the island. Even better that people actually are willing to pay money to do so. Shame he didn’t get the required permit first. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted Monday at 05:52 AM Share Posted Monday at 05:52 AM 4 minutes ago, wensiensheng said: It’s great to see someone doing something to improve motorbike riding skills on the island. Even better that people actually are willing to pay money to do so. Shame he didn’t get the required permit first. Agreed, he saw a niche market and went for it... just without the WP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johng Posted Monday at 06:36 AM Share Posted Monday at 06:36 AM I very much doubt he would have got a work permit for driving instruction...would love to be proven wrong though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post john donson Posted Monday at 07:41 AM Popular Post Share Posted Monday at 07:41 AM the whole... you need to earn 40k + pay taxes and hire 4 , in this case, useless people, for a work permit situation... would love home countries would implement these jokes on thai, no land, no house, no work unless 4 locals hired... 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MalcolmB Posted Monday at 07:51 AM Share Posted Monday at 07:51 AM 6 minutes ago, john donson said: would love home countries would implement these jokes on thai, no land, no house, no work unless 4 locals hired... visa on arrival for Thais to your country? or not? retirement visas for Thais over 50 for your country? or not? thais can just show up to your country and work? or not? 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mancub Posted Monday at 08:20 AM Share Posted Monday at 08:20 AM 24 minutes ago, MalcolmB said: visa on arrival for Thais to your country? or not? retirement visas for Thais over 50 for your country? or not? thais can just show up to your country and work? or not? That may be true, My country. however. does not attempt to entice millions of Thai tourists annually. with scant regard for their welfare, only the boundless desire for their money . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MalcolmB Posted Monday at 08:25 AM Share Posted Monday at 08:25 AM 4 minutes ago, mancub said: That may be true, My country. however. does not attempt to entice millions of Thai tourists annually. with scant regard for their welfare, only the boundless desire for their money . If a thai shows up to your country and employs four of your people will they give him a work permit? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoDisplayName Posted Monday at 08:38 AM Share Posted Monday at 08:38 AM 4 hours ago, webfact said: Both were equipped with protective motorcycle gear, suggesting she was ..... .......not Thai. 4 hours ago, webfact said: Lazarev was seen instructing her on a black Honda Scoopy, explaining various operational aspects of the vehicle. After some initial guidance, he proceeded to set up an obstacle course with orange and red cones, allowing her to practise manoeuvring the bike. This will not do! 4 hours ago, webfact said: Upon confirming that Lazarev was indeed...... ....teaching proper safe riding skills,........ 4 hours ago, webfact said: the authorities took action. Charges were formally brought against him for.... .......making the world a little safer. Amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mancub Posted Monday at 09:06 AM Share Posted Monday at 09:06 AM 38 minutes ago, MalcolmB said: If a thai shows up to your country and employs four of your people will they give him a work permit? Their are a myriad of reasons why you can't simply compare different nations so easily. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesetat2013 Posted Monday at 10:24 AM Share Posted Monday at 10:24 AM 6 hours ago, webfact said: This incident raises concerns about the regulation and monitoring of freelance instructors offering services to tourists. It also highlights the need for better compliance with local laws to ensure the safety and legality of such activities actually, this highlights the need to make such courses readily available to the renters who drive in Thailand. This freelance instructor probably saved many thai lives already with that course. Surely, there is a need for such a course in Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre0720 Posted Monday at 10:32 AM Share Posted Monday at 10:32 AM So where is the picture of the Thai person who might finally have had a job of teaching someone to ride a motorbike, once this year, and was deprived of that income... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropicalevo Posted Monday at 11:47 AM Share Posted Monday at 11:47 AM (edited) 7 hours ago, ChipButty said: At least he was doing it in a safe place, Agreed, and at least he was doing it. Many folk need m/b riding lessons and would be happy to pay, but where to find them? Edited Monday at 11:50 AM by Tropicalevo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MalcolmB Posted Monday at 12:28 PM Share Posted Monday at 12:28 PM 39 minutes ago, Tropicalevo said: Agreed, and at least he was doing it. Many folk need m/b riding lessons and would be happy to pay, but where to find them? https://hondasafety.thaihonda.co.th/course/pre-riding-learn-to-drive-a-motorcycle-for-beginners-9 https://asiamoto.club/eng/phuket-motoschool/# Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NativeBob Posted Tuesday at 11:28 AM Share Posted Tuesday at 11:28 AM On 6/24/2024 at 7:09 AM, webfact said: Upon confirming that Lazarev was indeed working without a proper permit, the authorities took action. Seriously "confirming"? so the entire investigation took lightning speed of few minutes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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