It seems the clampdowns are not just aimed at property developers:
PHUKET: -- Phuket’s Chief Administrative Officer (Palad) Nivit Aroonrat yesterday handed the Governor a proposal to issue an order that will require all dive businesses on the island to register with the government within 30 days.
Thereafter, the dive shops will have to provide specific details – including how many foreigners they employ and whether the foreign employees have work permits.
The proposal is based on recommendations by a committee, headed by Palad Nivit, which was set up amid allegations that many dive businesses run by foreigners on the island are evading tax.
Palad Nivit told the Gazette, “[If the Governor approves the proposal] every dive company will have to register at the Phuket Marine Office within 30 days [of the order being issued by the Governor].â€
Govt clamps down on foreigners working in dive industry
Govt clamps down on foreigners working in dive industry
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