rooster59 Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Despite three visits illegal Chiang Mai Hotel still open for business Image: Sanook CHIANG MAI:-- A hotel in Chiang Mai has been raided three times for operating without a license but is still operating as if nothing had happened. The owner is known as "Sia Tan" a big name in the Green Tea business. Police, soldiers and local officials went to the Eastin Tan Hotel on Huay Kaew Road for the third time on Friday and found tourists coming and going as normal. Visits by police earlier in the moth had ascertained that owner Tan Phasakornnathee or Sia Tan was operating illegally without a license. Yesterday his manager was taken into the local police station where cops said the matter was now in the hands of the court. The hotel is still advertised online describing itself as "cosy and good for kids". Reviews are mixed. Source: Sanook -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2016-10-22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wxpwzrd Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Follow the money... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Ray Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Unlicensed probably means in addition uninsured, as licensing is probably a condition of the policy as it is with vehicles, also uninspected as it will not be included in the inspection lists of health, fire, hygiene etc agencies. But he's just following the vast majority of hotels in Chiang Mai and probably the rest of Thailand that don't bother with details like licenses and safety for their customers and staff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupatria Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 To obtain any license from driving licenses to boat operating licenses there is only one hurdle to pass. It's known as the "how much fee". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFishman1 Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 He just forgot the 5000bht per month Insurance Money I have a FREIND here he said last week they wanted 5000 Bht per month he refused to pay he out on a 20000 Bht bail his lawyer called to inform that he should get back the 20000 Bht so far nothing they had him closed for 3 days and now he waiting for hearing date in court. Can you imagine all the businesses here paying that each month in CM go figure TIT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainman34014 Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 If they are serious about closing it they should seal it off and lock up the owner until the court case comes up. Too sensible for this country of course ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBsinter Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 The owner is a multi millionaire, go figure,don"t know what you would do with customers constantly appearing too fulfill there booking ,admin mistake ??............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playyer Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Eastin Tan seems to get very good reviews on Trip Advisor, Agoda and Booking.com, and all others I could see....I would not call that mixed reviews..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOTIRIOS Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 ......wow........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motown239 Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 The Easton Tan hotel's corporate office in Singapore. It's part of a larger corporate group of companies.Regardless of Mr. Sia Tan, ignoring the business tax and being wealthy, the issue will be resolved in the court. Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul18620 Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Mods please close this thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Catton Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 1 hour ago, paul18620 said: Mods please close this thread Why? Future bookings are still being accepted overseas via the Internet with the major accommodation websites. It is ranked fairly well in the 4* hotel reviews and was in the consideration list for our next stay. Ultimately, location provided its scratching. Forums such as this sometimes give you further dynamics (not to be confused with defamation) for consideration that are not readily available through the standard marketing mediums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NongKhaiKid Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 (edited) It's amazing how many laws officialdom enforce then there's those they can't or won't. What would be happening if it was a hotel operated by someone who isn't rich and connected ? Edited October 22, 2016 by NongKhaiKid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
performance Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 His a Thai business man and he knows the drill. The police came with some pressed uniforms talking licences and Rubbish talk. The truth is they want Baht. He flicked them off like a dirty rag. His lawyer will handle the judge another pay day for the courts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
performance Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 7 hours ago, Motown239 said: The Easton Tan hotel's corporate office in Singapore. It's part of a larger corporate group of companies. Regardless of Mr. Sia Tan, ignoring the business tax and being wealthy, the issue will be resolved in the court. Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect 100 US Mr Tan prevails any takers ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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