Boonlua Chatree
Russian Victor Shchigolev, 32, was arrested Feb. 12
for operating a tourist booth without a permit.
Russian Victor Shchigolev
has been arrested for working without a permit.
Tourist Police had been watching and photographing
him working at his booth on Soi 10 off Pattaya 2nd Road, gathering
evidence to use against him. When they felt the had enough, a group of
officers swooped in and made the arrest.
Officers confiscated receipts and paperwork for the
World of Chang Co. Ltd., as well as Russian language tour brochures,
name cards, phone numbers and a list of tourist venues.
Shchigolev was charged with working on a tourist visa
and working without a permit. He was transferred to the Pattaya Police
to be held in preparation of legal proceedings.