46 Foreign Extras Arrested in Krabi for Working Without Permits

46 Foreign Extras Arrested in Krabi for Working Without Permits

In a targeted enforcement operation in Krabi province, authorities arrested 46 foreign nationals who were working as film extras and performers without proper work permits. The group was found participating in various production activities — including on-camera scenes and promotional content — for entertainment and tourism marketing. Immigration police and labour inspectors say the individuals lacked the necessary visas and official permission to be employed in Thailand, and have been detained pending legal action. Officials stressed that even short-term paid gigs like “film extra” work require proper documentation, and warned production companies and agencies to follow immigration and labour laws more closely. The arrests are part of a broader crackdown on illegal employment practices, particularly in tourism and media sectors where foreign labour is often used informally. The detainees may face fines, removal orders, and deportation depending on the outcome of administrative proceedings.