Authorities, led by tourist police inspector Pol Lt Col Winit Boonchit and Koh Phangan district chief Noppadol Khaomali, apprehended 25-year-old Jabran Elahi at a hotel in tambon Ban Tai following reports of an unauthorized foreign tour guide operating on the southern island.
The suspect faces charges related to working without proper authorization as a tour guide and lacking the necessary work permit to carry out such activities.
The arrest stemmed from a complaint lodged against the individual for allegedly conducting tours for foreign visitors across various destinations in Thailand. He had reportedly engaged two vans to facilitate his operations.
During questioning, the man admitted to leading tourist groups to different Thai attractions, offering an extensive 18-day tour package encompassing popular sites in Bangkok, Phuket, and Chiang Mai priced at 1,499 pounds sterling (approximately 70,000 baht) per person.
Following his apprehension, the suspect was transferred to the Koh Phangan police station to undergo further legal proceedings.
