KOH SAMUI — Tourist Police in Samui have arrested several Myanmar nationals working as beauticians and nail technicians serving tourists on Samui Island, noting that these professions are reserved exclusively for Thai citizens.
During an inspection of a nail salon located in Moo 3, Maret Sub-district, Koh Samui District, Surat Thani Province on November 8, officers arrested five foreign workers who were illegally providing nail services to foreign tourists.
All five arrested individuals are Myanmar nationals:
- Ms. Pwint, age 28, charged with being a foreigner working beyond permitted rights (beauty services)
- Ms. Zawar, age 29, charged with illegal entry and stay in the kingdom, and working without permission
- Mr. Maw, age 22, charged with overstaying (191 days) and working without permission
- Mr. Win, age 29, charged with having work permit but working beyond permitted scope (nail services)
- Mrs. Khin, age 24, charged with having work permit but working beyond permitted scope (nail services)
All suspects were transferred to Bo Phut Police Station investigators.
This week, Tourist Police, Immigration Police, and local police forces have received orders from Police General Kitt-rat Panphetch, the National Police Chief, to crack down on transnational crime and illegal foreign workers in 10 prohibited categories during the high season between November 8-14.
The 10 prohibited categories include:
- Low-quality tours violating Tourism Business and Guide Act
- Fraud in selling substandard products/services at high prices
- Vehicle-related tourist exploitation
- Illegal entertainment venues
- Traffic management
- Drugs in tourist areas
- Transnational crime and illegal immigration
- Accidents and tourism safety standards
- Major crimes affecting tourists
- Influential figures carrying weapons in tourist areas
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