PHUKET — Three Indian men were arrested by marine police at Chalong Pier on Thursday for working illegally aboard a luxury yacht without valid permits. The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) conducted a targeted inspection following reports of unauthorized foreign labor in Phuket’s maritime tourism sector.

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During the operation, officers discovered four Indian nationals preparing food in an improvised kitchen onboard the vessel. Three of them—aged 20, 29, and 34—admitted to working without permits and confessed to being hired by a compatriot known only as “Mr. R” to cook Indian cuisine for a daily wage of 700 baht each. A fourth man, who possessed a valid work permit, was released without charges.

The suspects were charged under Section 8 of the Royal Decree on the Management of Foreign Workers (2018), which prohibits unauthorized employment of foreigners. They were transferred to Chalong Police Station for further legal proceedings.

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The crackdown highlights ongoing efforts to regulate foreign labor in Thailand’s tourism industry, particularly in popular coastal destinations like Phuket. Authorities warn that both employers and employees face strict penalties for violating work permit regulations.

-Thailand News (TN)