Russian, Turk arrested for working without permits on Koh Phangan

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PUBLISHED: 19 Sep 2024 at 11: 45

A foreigner installs a CCTV system outside an eatery on Koh Phangan, Surat Thani, on Thursday before being arrested for working without a permit. (Photo: Assawin Pakkawan)
Before being detained for working without a permit, a stranger builds a surveillance camera outside a restaurant in Surat Thani, Koh Phangan, on Thursday. ( Photo: Assawin Pakkawan )

A Russian person and a Turkish gentleman were detained by tourist officers on Thursday for operating without mandates on Koh Phangan.

A 34-year-old Russian was arrested in front of an eatery in Moo 1 village while installing closed-circuit television (CCTV ) and audio-visual systems.

Authorities seized CCTV cameras, wire pipes, wiring and a resource set from him. &nbsp,

He claimed to work for a company that made 41,300 baht per month and that he was employed as a marketing director. His company even assigned him more labor in audio-visual setups, bringing his total monthly income to 70, 000-100, 000 ringgit.

In a separate activity, a 45-year-old Turkey national was arrested at a store in Moo 8 community while using a drill to install electric products. He claimed that he accepted the position because his firm had promised to give him a stake in the company.