Illegal labour scandal: Over 50 foreign workers nabbed in Pattaya

[snoop1130]

Photo courtesy of Pattaya Mail

 

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Pattaya’s bustling markets and entertainment zones were rocked by a dramatic crackdown on illegal foreign workers as Chon Buri provincial police launched a large-scale operation yesterday, November 28. The raid, involving over 100 officers, targeted individuals working unlawfully in jobs reserved for Thai nationals.

 

The sweep uncovered a significant number of violations at the Rattanakorn Thepprasit Market. Many foreign workers could only produce passports, lacking the crucial work permits required to be employed legally in Thailand. While some had valid documents, the majority were found flouting the law.

 

A group of Laotian nationals were found openly selling lottery tickets. When apprehended, they appeared unfazed, boldly admitting they were hired by Thai nationals and paid 7,000 baht to sell the tickets. One suspect even bragged about having connections that would shield them from punishment, a claim that highlights potential deeper issues of corruption.

 

 

Officers detained over 50 individuals, including street vendors selling flowers, food, and fruit. These workers, representing a range of nationalities, were taken to Pattaya Police Station for questioning. Legal proceedings are underway, with deportation set to follow, reported Pattaya Mail.

 

A spokesperson for the operation emphasised the importance of enforcing labour laws to protect jobs for Thai citizens.

 

“We are committed to maintaining fairness in the labour market and ensuring compliance with the law.”

 

Source: The Thaiger

-- 2024-11-29

 

 

[watchcat]

12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

One suspect even bragged about having connections that would shield them from punishment, a claim that highlights potential deeper issues of corruption.

 

Just following Tony's plan

[hotchilli]

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The raid, involving over 100 officers, targeted individuals working unlawfully in jobs reserved for Thai nationals.

So jail the employers... not just hit the workers

[wombat]

What happens to the lottery tickets that were confiscated from the illegal sellers?

[RichardColeman]

18 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

A spokesperson for the operation emphasised the importance of enforcing labour laws to protect jobs for Thai citizens.

But, but, they don't want to do them if they cannot be on their phone at least 30 minutes an hour

[digger70]

4 hours ago, wombat said:

What happens to the lottery tickets that were confiscated from the illegal sellers?

They will be the Next Draws Winning numbers .  🙏

[wombat]

1 hour ago, digger70 said:

They will be the Next Draws Winning numbers .  🙏

Makes sense...TiT.

[PETERTHEEATER]

7 hours ago, wombat said:

What happens to the lottery tickets that were confiscated from the illegal sellers?

The police will dilligently trace the buyers using the ticket numbers and return the tickets to the rightful owners. 😋

[black tabby12345]

Do they called it Scandal?

As a matter of fact, this kingdom's economy  has been heavily reliant on  millions of migrant workers from the neighboring countries for decades.

 

Without them, large part of the Thai industries will experience dire shortage of essential manual laborers.

Especially in the kinds of jobs Thais often don't want to work now days.

 

[Mason45]

My wife has had many food shops around Bangkok and more recently in Pattaya. She has a golden rule she won't employ Thais as they're lazy and unreliable. Most of these illegal workers have been through hardship all their lives. Thais consider themselves to have gone through hardships too but at least they knew where there next meal was coming from, even if it was only a bowl of rice soup. By the way how many of these illegals work for hi so families as domestics, child nanny's and other services? These same people do what they're paid to do and are much cheaper than Thais.