Illegal foreign workers busted in Bangkok salon raid
A beauty salon in Bangkok catering to Chinese tourists was raided, leading to the arrest of six hairdressers from China and Myanmar. The Chinese owner fled the scene.
Police General Kittirat Phanpet, the national police chief, yesterday ordered measures to address the issue of foreigners breaking the law and to prepare for the High Season. Police Lieutenant General Saksira Phueka-am, the tourism police commander, along with Police Major General Pongsayam Meekhantong, deputy commander, issued an urgent order on January 24 to crack down on illegal foreign workers and crimes affecting the tourism industry.
The investigation led by Police Colonel Songwut Chueaplakid from the tourist police instructed Police Lieutenant Colonel Piyapong Bukkhunthot and his team to monitor the activities of foreigners illegally working in major tourist areas. They discovered illegal activities at Yinhaijinchuan Barber & Salon on Rama 9 Road, near Central Rama 9, owned by a Chinese national who managed to escape.
The police detained six foreign workers at the salon and transferred them to the Huai Khwang Police Station for legal proceedings. The individuals arrested include:
- 40 year old Chen Tao, a Chinese national, charged with working without a permit and engaging in a prohibited occupation (hairdressing);
- 31 year old Yang Bo, also from China, facing similar charges;
- 18 year old Burmese national, Lai, charged with illegal entry and working in a prohibited occupation;
- 23 year old May, another Burmese national, facing the same charges;
- 23 year old Kai, a Burmese national, charged with illegal entry; and
- 19 year old Mo, also from Myanmar, facing illegal entry charges
The operation highlights ongoing efforts to tackle illegal employment and protect the integrity of Thailand’s tourism sector, reported KhaoSod.
In Thailand, certain occupations are legally reserved exclusively for Thai nationals to protect local employment and cultural heritage. As of recent regulations, 27 professions are entirely off-limits to foreign workers, including hairdressing.
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