Crime Indian Workers Illegally Operating Tour Services in Pattaya

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture courtesy of พัทยา จุดเกิดเหตุ 

 

Local residents have expressed concerns, after discovering Indian workers allegedly operating illegal tour services in the heart of Pattaya, in clear violation of labour laws.

 

Reports from concerned members of the public indicate that Indian nationals have been seen picking up fellow Indian tourists from massage parlours, before taking them on unauthorised tours around the city. These activities not only contravene the law, as the profession of tour guiding is legally reserved for Thai nationals, but also threaten the livelihoods of local Thais working in the tourism sector.

 

“This is a direct violation of our laws and an affront to our tourism industry,” said one local business owner. “It’s not just illegal, it’s unfair. These foreign workers are exploiting the free visa policy and taking away income that should go to Thai people.”

 

The issue comes amid growing concerns about the influx of foreign workers using visa-free schemes to engage in unauthorised employment. Authorities are being urged to crack down on such illegal practices, which locals say are damaging Pattaya’s tourism economy and fuelling resentment among legal operators.

 

Officials have reminded the public that anyone witnessing such illegal activity should report it immediately to the relevant authorities.

 

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from พัทยา จุดเกิดเหตุ 2025-06-22

 

 

[ozz1]

The government wanted them now they have to suffer the consequences this just the tip of the iceberg they have infiltrated the workforce everywhere

[Captain Flack]

Off topic post removed.

[jacko45k]

1 hour ago, Georgealbert said:

These foreign workers are exploiting the free visa policy and taking away income that should go to Thai people.”

Well yes, that was the concern when these policies were introduced. Indians are not slow at being industrious. 

[mikebell]

48 minutes ago, jacko45k said:

Well yes, that was the concern when these policies were introduced. Indians are not slow at being industrious. 

Unlike Thais who don't learn sufficient English in school so are useless at being tour guides.

[Upnotover]

Do you agree that “This is a direct violation of our laws and an affront to our tourism industry,” asked the reporter, and “It’s not just illegal, it’s unfair. These foreign workers are exploiting the free visa policy and taking away income that should go to Thai people.”

 

"errr", replied one local business owner.

[Emdog]

Thailand seems to worry about decline in tourist numbers.

If guides spoke visitors languages with some level of fluidity and could actually give informative tours, maybe the numbers might inch up

[dddave]

Little bit of hypocrisy showing here.  Countless western bar owners supplement their income running Golfing Tours, bar crawls, fishing expeditions and other activities that fall under the definition of "Tours". 

Pot calling the kettle black.