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Tourist Police arrested a Myanmar national accused of operating an illegal tour business after officers went undercover as Mexican tourists during an operation at Wat Chedi Luang in Muang district, Chiang Mai. The suspect, identified as Saw, 39, was arrested following an investigation by Tourist Police Division 2 under the direction of Pol Maj Gen Olar Iamprapas and Pol Col Phitsanu Triamdee. Police charged the suspect with multiple offences including operating a tour business without a licence, working as a tourist guide without a valid licence, misusing a registered vehicle, working as a foreign national without a work permit, and violating the Foreign Business Act. Following the arrest, the suspect was handed over to investigators at Muang Chiang Mai Police Station for legal proceedings. Tourist Police said they would continue cracking down on unlicensed tour operators and illegal tourist guides to strengthen confidence in Thailand's tourism industry and raise service standards.

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