{
  "id": 6724478,
  "title": "French teacher arrested for working without permit in Rayong",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/french-teacher-arrested-for-working-without-permit-in-rayong",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-11T07:06:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Khaosod English",
    "slug": "khaosod-english",
    "url": "https://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/2026/09/11/french-teacher-arrested-for-working-without-permit-in-rayong/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Rayong Provincial Employment Office officials arrested a French language teacher on September 11, 2026, for allegedly working without a valid work permit at a language school within a prominent shopping mall in Rayong, according to the source. The arrest occurred as part of a crackdown on illegal foreign employment conducted by the office's division responsible for inspecting foreign workers and safeguarding job seekers. During the investigation, seven employees were found at the first language school, all in order with their documents and work permits. However, at the second school, officials discovered five employees, including three Thais, one Bangladeshi, and one French national. The French national was unable to present a valid work permit during the inspection. As a result, the French national was charged with working as a foreigner without a work permit, while the employer faced charges for employing a foreign national without a work permit under Thailand's labor laws. The French national was subsequently taken to the Muang Rayong Police Station for further legal proceedings.",
  "summary": "BANGKOK — 11 September 2026, Rayong Provincial Employment Office officials have arrested a French language teacher for allegedly working without a work permit at a language school inside a major shopping mall in Rayong. Officials from the office’s division responsible for inspecting foreign workers and protecting job seekers conducted inspections at two language schools in […] The post French…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}