The Swedish man identified as Mr. Sten, aged 57 years old, was arrested by the Karon Police and Phuket Immigration for working without a work permit in Karon.
He was arrested on 6 March 2024 in a bar at Tai Na Road in Karon. He was allegedly recommending beverages to customers, and wasn’t able to present a working permit when asked. He was then brought to Karon Police Station to face charges.
The arrest follows Phuket Immigration focusing on foreign citizens working illegally .
Source: The Phuket Express
