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Surat Thani Governor Tightens Measures Against Foreign Law Violations on Tourist Islands

Surat Thani's governor is cracking down on foreign nationals illegally residing and working on popular tourist islands including Koh Samui and Koh Phangan, targeting Israeli and Russian citizens allegedly misusing tourist visas.

9 May The Phuket Express

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Surat Thani— Provincial Governor Chumphon Wannachatsiri has announced urgent measures to address concerns over foreign nationals residing illegally and working long-term on Koh Phangan, Koh Samui, and Koh Tao, following widespread media reports of Israeli and Russian citizens in particular allegedly misusing tourist visas to work and engage in activities deemed inappropriate. Our previous story: […] Surat Thani Governor Tightens Measures Against Foreign Law Violations on Tourist Islands -=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=- The Phuket Express - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment.

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