Russian manager and Burmese worker held at Phuket illegal hookah bar

Russian manager and Burmese worker held at Phuket illegal hookah bar. Police in Phuket raided a foreign-owned bar in Thalang district for operating without a...

Published: 2026-03-11 17:32 UTC Event date: developing

Police in Phuket raided a foreign-owned bar in Thalang district for operating without a permit, opening beyond permitted hours and providing hookah to customers, leading to the arrest of a Russian manager and a Burmese worker.

According to initial reporting, Administrative officers carried out the raid at Safari Lounge Bar at 12.4

The report, published on developing, indicates that the story is still developing and additional clarifications may follow as officials and operators provide updates.

For readers tracking Phuket developments, this update is presented as a factual snapshot based on currently available source material.

Source: https://thethaiger.com/news/phuket/russian-manager-and-burmese-worker-held-at-phuket-illegal-baraku-bar