CHIANG MAI – Chiang Mai immigration authorities have apprehended a South Korean national for performing as a DJ without a valid work permit in a local entertainment establishment. The arrest occurred on the evening of November 19th in the Suthep subdistrict, following a targeted operation by the Chiang Mai Immigration Investigation and Suppression Unit.

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The suspect was found working under a temporary 90-day stay permit, which does not authorize employment. He admitted to performing DJ services at local venues without obtaining the required work authorization from Thai authorities. Police have formally charged him under the Immigration Act for engaging in prohibited work without proper documentation.

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Following his arrest, the individual was transferred to Phuping Police Station for legal processing. Immigration officials emphasized that such violations are treated with seriousness and can lead to prosecution and potential deportation. The case underscores ongoing efforts to enforce labor regulations in Thailand’s entertainment sector, where businesses and foreign workers alike must comply with strict work permit requirements. Authorities have indicated they will maintain vigilance through continued monitoring of establishments across the city.

-Thailand News (TN)