Wanted American Arrested in Phuket for Illegal Business Operations

[Ironmike]

Now what about all the Russians working in plain sight advertising on YouTube and messanger offering massages, taxis, personal training, building, real estate agents and the list goes on and on and all those jobs are for thais only, but these people do not care about the laws nor obay them, it's high time they are rounded up and deported. 

[NickyLouie]

5 minutes ago, Qld4000 said:

It’s no coincidence that most foreigners I’ve met over the years in Asia that have made themselves known around town as the “business man” or flaunted their cash trying to be a big shot …….have crashed & burned.  
 

 

 

LOL , but he had it all figured out ......

[Liverpool Lou]

10 minutes ago, Qld4000 said:

Usually the new boy in town flashing the cash will actually be encouraged to start a business & will be conned into believing he’s got the “inside run” & knows the right people.   All they’re doing is getting him to sink money into property, businesses etc ..and when they think he can’t spend anymore, they pull the plug & rinse him off. 

B0llocks.  Who is the "they" that you are accusing of "usually conning" foreigners?

[black tabby12345]

Officials suspect he used a Thai national to manage the business, an offence under List 3 of the Foreign Business Act,

 

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Pretty common method to dodge that law here...

[black tabby12345]

23 hours ago, stevenl said:

Falling out with his business partner?

 

Taking over of business.

Pretty common phenomenon in this kingdom.

"Owner just in name" often tries to steal  it, once it looks successful, even without expertise to run it...

[rumeaug]

53 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

What makes you think that he'll be deported and have to go anywhere?

Let me re-phrase this : in case he is "deported", he does not necessarily need to go back to the US. 

[black tabby12345]

24 minutes ago, Qld4000 said:

It’s no coincidence that most foreigners I’ve met over the years in Asia that have made themselves known around town as the “business man” or flaunted their cash trying to be a big shot …….have crashed & burned.  
 

 

It is a silly thing to do, isn’t it?

Showing off own money in public, only draws wrong sorts of attention anywhere.

Thieves, robbers, fraudster etc...

[black tabby12345]

42 minutes ago, Qld4000 said:

If you own a motor bike, keep your registration papers, driver's license and 1000 baht in a plastic bag under your seat and you will get no tickets.   

 

 

You are doing your part, to keep them corrupted LOL...

[Liverpool Lou]

8 minutes ago, black tabby12345 said:

Taking over of business.

Pretty common phenomenon in this kingdom.

"Owner just in name" often tries to steal  it, once it looks successful, even without expertise to run it...

Common examples of this "pretty common phenomenon" in which successful businesses are stolen from foreigners?    Just a couple that you have knowledge of would be great.

[NoshowJones]

3 hours ago, Expat Tom said:

Is Thailand proud of its new ranking on the World Corruption Perception Index? In 2023 Thailand was ranked as the 106th most corrupt country in the world. In 2024 Thailand slipped to 107th most corrupt country. Maybe that is why the Russians love it here. Russia us ranked 141st on the index, (transparency.org) 

 

I have lived here for over 15 years and have avoided any problems. If you are a farang in Thailand, keep your head down and your mouth shut and spend money. If you follow these simple rules the Thais will love you.

 

If you own a motor bike, keep your registration papers, driver's license and 1000 baht in a plastic bag under your seat and you will get no tickets.   

There will be no 1000Bt notes under my seat, only three 100Bt notes in my pocket when I use the carriageway in the Don Muang area where no motorbikes are allowed.

I have only had to use that 300Bt once. There is no reason not to allow bigger motorbikes on these carriageways.

[Woke to Sounds]

58 minutes ago, Qld4000 said:

It’s no coincidence that most foreigners I’ve met over the years in Asia that have made themselves known around town as the “business man” or flaunted their cash trying to be a big shot …….have crashed & burned.

I know.

 

Years ago in Trat the big shot farang were cruising about town on their Harleys no helmet,  flaunting their cash and their loudmouth "charm."  All a front, a sideshow.

 

Idiots!

 

The guys with real money were the ones eating 35 baht noodles, renting a modest room and living under the radar.

 

 

[edwinchester]

Wonder when we'll hear about the prosecution of the Thai proxy who assisted the American in circumventing Thailand's business laws.

[SMIAI]

21 hours ago, Blue Muton said:

Maybe that was the partner’s plan all along?

 

Another American named William claimed the same thing when it came to AIS... Stated that he was cheated out of his share by....

[SMIAI]

1 hour ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Common examples of this "pretty common phenomenon" in which successful businesses are stolen from foreigners?    Just a couple that you have knowledge of would be great.

 

Mentioned one earlier. Then there is the land and resort on Phuket wherein the British barrister met with an unfortunate accident. 

Good enough for you or do you need more?

[SMIAI]

2 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

B0llocks.  Who is the "they" that you are accusing of "usually conning" foreigners?

 

Nice turn of phrase you have there. Now you have your answers, what do you say now?

[kiwikeith]

5 hours ago, Taboo2 said:

Bad boy, bad boy, what you gonna do, when they come for you.....555555.

I own a restaurant here it's in my wifes name all I do is 

Chat with the customer's, and pay the bills 

[gravity101]

45 minutes ago, kiwikeith said:

I own a restaurant here it's in my wifes name all I do is 

Chat with the customer's, and pay the bills 

I'm sure this is exactly what this guy did. So what's illegal about that? I'm confused. 

[Liverpool Lou]

3 hours ago, NoshowJones said:

There will be no 1000Bt notes under my seat, only three 100Bt notes in my pocket when I use the carriageway in the Don Muang area where no motorbikes are allowed.

I have only had to use that 300Bt once. There is no reason not to allow bigger motorbikes on these carriageways.

Perhaps the reason is that so many of them are complete pains in the arse to other motorists who are allowed to use the road?   What's so special about "bigger motorbikes"?

[Liverpool Lou]

3 hours ago, edwinchester said:

Wonder when we'll hear about the prosecution of the Thai proxy who assisted the American in circumventing Thailand's business laws.

Prosecution of lawyers (if that's what you mean by "proxies") setting up such companies has been reported when similar raids have been made in the past

[Liverpool Lou]

2 hours ago, SMIAI said:

4 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Common examples of this "pretty common phenomenon" in which successful businesses are stolen from foreigners?    Just a couple that you have knowledge of would be great.

 

Mentioned one earlier. Then there is the land and resort on Phuket wherein the British barrister met with an unfortunate accident. 

Good enough for you or do you need more?

No, not good enough, the British barrister case was not a nominee company case as an example of a "pretty common phenomenon".     What was the one you "mentioned earlier", why can't you mention it in your reply to me?

[Liverpool Lou]

2 hours ago, SMIAI said:

 

Another American named William claimed the same thing when it came to AIS... Stated that he was cheated out of his share by....

William...William who?  AIS's involvement?  Cheated by whom?  Couldn't be less specific, could you?  Nominee company case?

[NoshowJones]

15 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Perhaps the reason is that so many of them are complete pains in the arse to other motorists who are allowed to use the road?   What's so special about "bigger motorbikes"?

Bigger bikes should be able to use these 3 lane carriageways, say 250cc upwards. There is no excuse not to allow them.

You are entitled to your opinion. So again as usual we will agree to disagree and just leave it there.

[kiwikeith]

55 minutes ago, gravity101 said:

I'm sure this is exactly what this guy did. So what's illegal about that? I'm confused. 

Maybe he was cooking or serving, the previous owner of my restaurant got busted for cleaning up tables after clients left he was dobbed in by an Irish restaurant further up the rd., Police let him off with a warning, silly jealous people around everywhere

[Marco100]

Seems Phuket is their favorite place ..... I rarely read about similar situations in Bangkok , Chang Mai or Pattaya 🤔

[PomPolo]

On 2/16/2025 at 10:11 AM, Georgealbert said:

The arrest came after a tip-off from an informant

So roughly translated his misses grassed him up because he stopped giving her money?

[PomPolo]

3 hours ago, kiwikeith said:

I own a restaurant here it's in my wifes name

Are you sure you own a restaurant? 🤣

[PomPolo]

On 2/16/2025 at 10:11 AM, Georgealbert said:

Donald Ray, a US national

It's the first US Donald nobody has complained about for a while (obviously apart from his misses)

[jchfriis]

13 hours ago, Expat Tom said:

If you own a motor bike, keep your registration papers, driver's license and 1000 baht in a plastic bag under your seat and you will get no tickets

In the 18 years I’ve been here I’ve done what you recommend, except the plastic bag under the seat. Never had a problem.

[CallumWK]

14 hours ago, Expat Tom said:

If you own a motor bike, keep your registration papers, driver's license and 1000 baht in a plastic bag under your seat and you will get no tickets. 

 

I think I rather pay the 300–400 baht ticket than giving them 1000 baht by default.

Rhetorical question, how much you pay your partner?

[Young Hick]

Business = Philippines
Beaches = Thailand

 

Simple as that.