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Russians from Phuket Arrested for Illegal Work as Electricians on Koh Samui

Four Russian nationals from Phuket were arrested on Koh Samui for illegally working as electricians and construction workers, part of a broader crackdown on unauthorized foreign employment.

7 May The Phuket Express

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Surat Thani – Immigration officers in Surat Thani have arrested four Russian nationals from Phuket for illegally working as electricians and construction workers on the island. The arrests are part of a nationwide crackdown on foreigners engaging in unauthorized employment and nominee businesses that undermine Thai labor and economic laws. Pol. Maj. Gen. Chutharet Yingyongdamrongsakul, […] Russians from Phuket Arrested for Illegal Work as Electricians on Koh Samui -=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=- The Phuket Express - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment.

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