On 11/5/2025 at 3:53 AM, thesetat said:

Was there any actual sex involved? Or nudity? 

Or are they basing their opinion on positions while fully clothed? 

Tantra yoga is a spiritual practice that integrates physical postures, breathing exercises, meditation, and rituals to awaken spiritual energy and consciousness

Balancing instincts: 

The goal is to balance and not renounce human instincts to reach spiritual enlightenment, often by building up and channeling kundalini energy through the chakras. 

Connection with the universe: 

It is a path to experiencing the oneness of the entire cosmos by exploring the body's inner world of energy. 

Body as sacred: 

It views the body and the world not as obstacles, but as integral parts of the divine. Therefore, it uses the body as a tool for spiritual growth, rather than seeking to transcend it. 

 

Common practices and techniques

Asanas: Physical postures are used to work with and direct energy within the body. 

Pranayama: Breath control techniques are central to the practice. 

Meditation: Practices often involve focused awareness on the body, breath, and energy. 

Rituals and other practices: These can include the use of mantras (sacred sounds), mudras (hand gestures), yantras (geometric diagrams), puja (worship), and visualizations of deities. 

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It seems to me that Koh phangan is a place where foreigners think they can do whatever they want,

Russian and Israelis have no respect for thai laws.I never been there but it seems like hippie heaven.

I guess the foreign ladies there have hairy armpits and never shave their lower part.

Flower power is back.

5 hours ago, LetsGoJoe said:

Looks like they caught her with her nickers down!.....good work,boys! 😁

probably just pulled to one side , if she was wearing any 

4 hours ago, Kandinski said:

So it take a Jones, Smith or Williams to be a proper Brit or?

Actually if you are trying to be clever ,  Jones and Williams would be  of Welsh origin     Smith would be English ,   Shchetinina is not a traditional  British surname,  

Loads of Brits on the Samui archipelago working in various "alternative" fields – yoga, health and wellness, etc. – as well as gyms, few few are working legally.... or paying taxes etc.

22 hours ago, Nick Carter icp said:

What will be the consequences ?

Will she get deported ?

maybe after the reenactment the police will issue a warning only

The consequences-- probably a few years ban from Thailand, maybe she will get lucky and they might just fine her and take her work permit away.

3 hours ago, smew said:

More pictures please !!

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15260227/British-sex-yoga-guru-arrested-Thai-Moon-party-Tantric-massage.html

I am really, really glad that the observant officers acted immediately and arrested the lady without any further delay. Not only do such actions ensure, that the labour market is not being undercut by such criminal individuals teaching (which requires a special work permit based on university degrees from the applicants home country) but also keeps peace and order. Where would we land, if sex teachings would take place here in the land of the semi divines, so far untouched by any sex business, prostitution and operation of houses of ill repute. 

Thailand in general and Koh Phangan in particular are now so much more safer places - thank you from the bottom of my heart! 

1 hour ago, kwilco said:

Loads of Brits on the Samui archipelago working in various "alternative" fields – yoga, health and wellness, etc. – as well as gyms, few few are working legally.... or paying taxes etc.

Who's 'few few?

On 11/5/2025 at 8:53 AM, webfact said:

12 flyers advertising “Tantric Massage for Couples,”

 

Alternative words describing a happy ending hand job?

It can be another protected job that Thais are incapable of performing. Instead of bringing in some fresh knowledge and talent to diversify and expand local knowledge

They prefer to stay in a lack of knowledge bubble.  So knowledge and growth in Thailand will be a long time coming for Thailand to catch up to the rest of the world .
They still don’t understand that diversity brings knowledge and growth. and if this whole thing was based on the sexuality portion, that would just be a joke.  Because people don’t come to Thailand for beaches and temples. At least not most men. 😊

 

6 hours ago, fulhamster said:

Was this the girl shown in that recent BBC documentary ?  The gullible presenter went to a similar session on that island

 

No, she sounded Australian iirc. This one has a definite Slavic accent. 

13 hours ago, impulse said:

 

She did have a WP.  And as I recall from several years ago, the gub'ment modified the policy to allow people on a WP to moonlight.  Or did they already do a 180 on that?

 

 

The work permit was specific to one activity; work permit listing her occupation as a Customer Relations Manager for a company involved in property management   She chose to work as yoga instructor which  is something any Thai can do.  A work permit can be amended to include a second occupation. As I understand the procedure, work visa is endorsed to show the 2nd occupation for a fee of 1,000 THB.   As there is no mention of the  amendment to her work permit, it seems that she did not obtain  it.The most likely explanation is that she  chose not to comply with the visa regulation  and/or that instructing tantric yoga would not have been amended as an approved second employment.  Why are you so quick to blame the Thai  authorities  for her own wrongful act?  

16 hours ago, Bday Prang said:

if she was smart she would have had the correct paperwork in place . Nothing about "child mentality" on the part of the authorities who were simply doing their job.

 

She was not attracting tourists,  they were already here ,  neither was she promoting Thailand with her ridiculous pantomime show

It is very likely that the authorities would have insisted that teaching Tantric yoga was a specialty reserved only for Thais, since there are a countless number of Tantric  experts in Thailand, just like there are a countless number of experts in all other fields. 

 

I'm not advocating a life of criminality, but some laws are so ridiculous they're almost meant to be broken. Especially when we're talking about something this innocent. 

6 minutes ago, Patong2021 said:

 

The work permit was specific to one activity; work permit listing her occupation as a Customer Relations Manager for a company involved in property management   She chose to work as yoga instructor which  is something any Thai can do.  A work permit can be amended to include a second occupation. As I understand the procedure, work visa is endorsed to show the 2nd occupation for a fee of 1,000 THB.   As there is no mention of the  amendment to her work permit, it seems that she did not obtain  it.The most likely explanation is that she  chose not to comply with the visa regulation  and/or that instructing tantric yoga would not have been amended as an approved second employment.  Why are you so quick to blame the Thai  authorities  for her own wrongful act?  

We can spend hours discussing the fine points of work permits, but the bottom line is does the work permit serve a purpose in this particular case, is there even a work permit for such a profession, and would it be granted to a foreigner? 

 

And last but certainly not least, what harm is she causing to society by teaching something that's beneficial to the public? 

5 hours ago, WhiskeyTangoFoxtrot said:

It can be another protected job that Thais are incapable of performing. Instead of bringing in some fresh knowledge and talent to diversify and expand local knowledge

They prefer to stay in a lack of knowledge bubble.  So knowledge and growth in Thailand will be a long time coming for Thailand to catch up to the rest of the world .
They still don’t understand that diversity brings knowledge and growth. and if this whole thing was based on the sexuality portion, that would just be a joke.  Because people don’t come to Thailand for beaches and temples. At least not most men. 😊

 

Your maligning of Thais is unduly aggressive and unfounded.  How was this "another protected job that Thais are incapable of performing"?  It's yoga instruction, not transplant surgery or nuclear research.  Your statement " Instead of bringing in some fresh knowledge and talent to diversify and expand local knowledge" is  amusing because of its ridiculous hysteria. oh yes,  the  practice and instruction of yoga  requires "fresh knowledge and talent".  Is there something special about yoga that requires  extensive training and knowledge that a local cotozen cannot achieve?  Although  the  slogan "diversity brings knowledge and growth" sounds nice it is more appropriate for activities where it is in fact required, like science and technology or in business investment.  Offering  yoga instruction hardly qualifies.  The woman was offering yoga instruction, a relatively unskilled activity that any Thai can offer. You do not even know what this person's qualifications  are, and yet you have rushed to champion her activity.  What expertise does she have?   The reality is that Thailand does not need some  foreigner coming in and  doing this, period. 

13 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

We can spend hours discussing the fine points of work permits, but the bottom line is does the work permit serve a purpose in this particular case, is there even a work permit for such a profession, and would it be granted to a foreigner? 

 

And last but certainly not least, what harm is she causing to society by teaching something that's beneficial to the public? 

 

The work permit is specific to types and classes of employment. Teaching visas are granted when there is a reasonable basis to justify the granting of the permit, such as a need. 

 

Your justification for her not respecting the existing work visa regulations is that she is causing no harm for an activity that you consider beneficial to the public.  This may come as a surprise,  but please note that you are not the colonial master of Thailand and do not decide for the Thai people.

It is not up to you to determine if there is harm. The Thai government has the position that a foreigner who goes to Thailand and who works is taking away a potential opportunity from a local national. It is not unreasonable to protect employment and income opportunities for Thai nationals. The harm that the woman is causing is to take away the opportunity from a Thai national. How do you know that she was remitting her required tax and social service assessments? Foreigners who work without work permits, typically avoid paying  business and income taxes as well. Perhaps, you believe that she should be tax exempt too because of her foreigner status?

 

It is not up to you to decide what is beneficial for the Thai people. They have designated their own  government to decide such matters and do not need, nor want a foreigner to dictate what is or is not beneficial.

You mean she was working? WOW. I think the crime is in the eye of the beholders. Teaching Yoga of all things. Heavens forbid if the European police had to arrest every Thai person working illegally in the UK.

 

Smedly, do you honestly believe that  after seeing ads on the internet for this girls sexy yoga classes   every international flight arriving into Thailand is full of anxious customers for her ?? If that were true then TAT would have a fleet of buses to get them directly to  to her venue an she would get the keys to the city.

7 hours ago, Patong2021 said:

 

The work permit was specific to one activity; work permit listing her occupation as a Customer Relations Manager for a company involved in property management   She chose to work as yoga instructor which  is something any Thai can do.  A work permit can be amended to include a second occupation. As I understand the procedure, work visa is endorsed to show the 2nd occupation for a fee of 1,000 THB.   As there is no mention of the  amendment to her work permit, it seems that she did not obtain  it.The most likely explanation is that she  chose not to comply with the visa regulation  and/or that instructing tantric yoga would not have been amended as an approved second employment.  Why are you so quick to blame the Thai  authorities  for her own wrongful act?  

 

If you take your argument to the next logical step, that means that every blogger posting for money from a beach in Thailand is also violating WP rules. 

 

That's a pretty slippery slope...

 

Edit:  And I would add that, since even volunteer work requires a WP, they could start banging up any foreigner who helps out in a beach cleanup, even for free.

18 hours ago, Bday Prang said:

Actually if you are trying to be clever ,  Jones and Williams would be  of Welsh origin     Smith would be English ,   Shchetinina is not a traditional  British surname,  

The (typical) British surnames was randomly picked but as long as she hold a British national passport shes as British as the rest of the UK population. That some BM uses any given chance to show off what is likely completly misunderstood white supremacy is, at the best, deeply regrettable

29 minutes ago, Kandinski said:

The (typical) British surnames was randomly picked but as long as she hold a British national passport shes as British as the rest of the UK population. That some BM uses any given chance to show off what is likely completly misunderstood white supremacy is, at the best, deeply regrettable

What are you talking about ? "white supremacy"     ?    try    giving  the lefty virtue signalling a rest, just for one day  

7 hours ago, Merrill said:

You mean she was working? WOW. I think the crime is in the eye of the beholders. Teaching Yoga of all things. Heavens forbid if the European police had to arrest every Thai person working illegally in the UK.

 

That would be the responsibility of the UK authorities nothing to do with the "european police" whatever they are

9 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

I'm not advocating a life of criminality, but some laws are so ridiculous they're almost meant to be broken. Especially when we're talking about something this innocent. 

     It's the same everywhere,  a cross we all have to bear, at least in Thailand there is scope to basically ignore some laws , for example alcohol is readily available on "dry days"    many traffic laws are often overlooked, ang many  prescription drugs can be obtained over the counter, its far less stringent than in the UK or the US  plus one can often "buy" oneself out of trouble. I'd far rather be here .

     But we have to realise that there are some things that the Thai authorities are particularly sensitive about and conduct ourselves accordingly, Working without a work permit is one ,  lese majeste is another, 

     This may seem trivial to us foreigners, but so what ? It is what it is 

     As another example  I can imagine a similar discontent would be experienced by a Thai in the UK if the police stopped them for driving the wrong way down a dual carriageway for a 100 metres or so because they were to lazy to drive to the designated U turn   they would wonder what all the fuss was about 

       The trick to an easy life here is nothing more than a little research combined with a little respect, its not that difficult 

2 hours ago, impulse said:

 

If you take your argument to the next logical step, that means that every blogger posting for money from a beach in Thailand is also violating WP rules. 

 

That's a pretty slippery slope...

 

Edit:  And I would add that, since even volunteer work requires a WP, they could start banging up any foreigner who helps out in a beach cleanup, even for free.

The bloggers are technically acting illegally , for a start they are videoing people without their permission. and if they are not getting hassled for a WP yet they soon will be , along with a tax return

              I believe several volunteers helping out after the 2004 Tsunami in Phuket  also found themselves in trouble for not having the correct visa or work ;permit  its just the way it is here

45 minutes ago, Bday Prang said:

The bloggers are technically acting illegally , for a start they are videoing people without their permission. and if they are not getting hassled for a WP yet they soon will be , along with a tax return

              I believe several volunteers helping out after the 2004 Tsunami in Phuket  also found themselves in trouble for not having the correct visa or work ;permit  its just the way it is here

 

That's my point.  Violators like the lady in the OP shouldn't be arrested for accidentally violating the byzantine rules.  If anything, the BIB should approach them and warn them that what they're doing is "technically illegal" (your words, and I agree with them). 

 

Otherwise, any one of us could be the next one arrested.   Random looking arrests could put quite the damper on tourist numbers.

 

Edit:  Is it really illegal to film people in a public place without getting their permission?  I don't claim to know...  If it is illegal, there's a lot of CCTV's breaking that law.  And I'd be guilty of that one.

 

1 hour ago, impulse said:

Is it really illegal to film people in a public place without getting their permission?  I don't claim to know...  If it is illegal, there's a lot of CCTV's breaking that law.  And I'd be guilty of that one.

              Public filming is perfectly OK and legal in the UK (for the moment at least) but I believe  that's not the case in several European countries   and Thailand too.    

                Obviously its ok for CCTV surveillance but I think there are some data protection regulations that need to be observed if done by commercial entities in theory at least

               So now  since masks were forced on us at covid time, anf following the introduction of hi tec facial recognition equipment  the miscreants have astonishingly  realised  the benefits of hiding their face and have taken to masking up , normally with intimidating balaclavas when out and about and up to no good ,"No face No Case" as the saying goes  So the expensive equipment was a waste of money, rendered useless by a 1 pence face mask and a weak Prime minister  

               The government should ban face coverings  and in reality they actually want to, but Two Tier Kier  doesn't dare upset the muzzers, so its very unlikely to happen . I'm starting to wonder if it is their intention to even bother having a Photo on these ID cards they are hoping to introduce, what would be the point?

On 11/5/2025 at 10:25 AM, LudwigK said:

Gave she private lessons for Prince Andrew too?

Do you mean the paedo formerly known as Prince?

I will feel.a lot safer now the Police are arresting real criminals doing yoga.

 

On 11/6/2025 at 3:35 PM, kwilco said:

Loads of Brits on the Samui archipelago working in various "alternative" fields – yoga, health and wellness, etc. – as well as gyms, few few are working legally.... or paying taxes etc.

Quite a few nationalities in a gym I go to, teaching one on one, but are they getting paid, probably