Immigration police in Chon Buri have arrested a Russian woman accused of operating an illegal beauty clinic from a condominium room in Pattaya, where she allegedly provided cosmetic injections and treatments to clients arranged through Instagram.

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The suspect, identified as Ms Anastasiia, 34, a Russian national, was detained on 10 March 2026 at around 5pm during a raid by investigators from Chon Buri Immigration. Officers found her providing cosmetic services to a customer inside a condominium in Soi Pratumnak 5.

The operation followed complaints about a foreign national allegedly working illegally. The investigation was conducted under the direction of Pol Maj Gen Cherngron Rimpadee, Deputy Commissioner of the Immigration Bureau and bureau spokesperson, with orders carried out by Pol Col Naphatsapong Kosit Suriyamanee, chief of Chon Buri Immigration, alongside senior officers and investigative personnel.

Authorities worked jointly with officials from the Chon Buri Provincial Public Health Office to inspect the premises. Investigators had previously discovered that the suspect advertised cosmetic services by posting images and videos on Instagram and arranging appointments with customers through the platform.

Officers conducted surveillance at the condominium and observed clients entering the room for treatments. Once a customer was seen entering to receive services, officers entered the room, identified themselves and carried out the arrest.

During the search, officials seized numerous items including syringes, dermal fillers, medical equipment, a sterilisation oven, and various drugs and medical supplies. Authorities said the woman did not possess a medical licence and had not received permission to operate a medical clinic.

Police have filed several charges against the suspect. These include working in Thailand without a work permit under the Emergency Decree on Foreign Workers Management B.E. 2560 (2017), operating a medical facility without permission under the Sanatorium Act B.E. 2541 (1998), and falsely presenting herself as a medical practitioner under the Medical Profession Act B.E. 2525 (1982).

Daily News reported that additional charges include selling medicines without authorisation and distributing unregistered drugs under the Drug Act B.E. 2510 (1967), selling medical devices without permission under the Medical Device Act B.E. 2551 (2008), and selling cosmetics that were not properly registered under the Cosmetics Act B.E. 2558 (2015). The suspect and the seized evidence were transferred to investigators at Pattaya City Police Station for further legal proceedings.

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Seems one can set up a business offering many services in these condos. They are obviously too easily accessible.

All I can say is fantastic. That is what police should do. I wished the authorities in my country would do this as there are thousands and thousands of Asians in Australia operating illegal businesses in plain sight and all over the country. Having said that, there are millions and millions of Thai citizens in Thailand operating illegal businesses and breaking all sorts of laws. Can the Thai authorities now focus on them, please?

Uniform is a bit suss, but I like it.

Tip of the iceberg.

4 hours ago, ZigM said:

All I can say is fantastic. That is what police should do. I wished the authorities in my country would do this as there are thousands and thousands of Asians in Australia operating illegal businesses in plain sight and all over the country. Having said that, there are millions and millions of Thai citizens in Thailand operating illegal businesses and breaking all sorts of laws. Can the Thai authorities now focus on them, please?

Not sure if the nail salons that have popped up everywhere are illegal but it annoys me they all have sign saying EFTPOS facilities are not currently available. Must be ripping off the tax office for millions.

It's a shame she isn't an escort.

Besides the legal issues, imagine the potential harm and disfigurement likely from an unlicensed practitioner who is not subject to inspection and rules of hygiene. There was recently a woman whose nose was rotting away Michael Jackson style from infection, and she was actually treated by a "legit" clinic. Better that these women learn self esteem and self respect and not feel like they've got to look like movie stars to be accepted by the world. This is what the tiktok universe drives people to. I happen to like the broad ethnic noses in pretty women, it's a natural variation of asian beauty. But the bottom line is that what makes someone truly attractive only comes across in person, with the genuine smile, affection, and charisma of a nice person.

2 hours ago, Taboo2 said:

Tip of the iceberg.

I agree and in fairness to the RTP they will never have the resources to track and find all the illegal businesses that we all know are operating here

eight officers and a translator to arrest one petite russian putin sheep