Myanmar Man Arrested For Allegedly Working Illegally at a Cannabis Shop in Patong

Patong –

A Myanmar man was arrested after he was allegedly found working in a cannabis shop and selling e-cigarettes in Patong.

The Phuket Provincial Police told the Phuket Express that earlier this week they were notified by the Phuket Provincial Public Health Office that a foreigner had been found working at a cannabis shop.

Police inspected the unidentified cannabis shop in the Dragon Market in Patong. Mr. Kaung, no last name released, 22, a Myanmar national, was found working at the counter inside the shop. He was unable to present a legal document or license license for selling controlled herbs (cannabis buds) or a legal work permit. He also admitted to police that he sold e-cigarettes at the shop too.

He was taken to the Patong Police Station for further legal action. The Phuket Express adds that it is important to note that work permits and visas are not available for foreigners to work as salespeople in front of shops.

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