A New Zealand national, Marc Ryan, aged 37, was arrested on Friday (December 27) at Bangkok Get Fit cycling studio in Sukumvit 26 for working without a permit, said Immigration Police chief Lt-General Sompong Chingduang. Ryan is a biking coach and a former Olymic champion.

Earlier, police were informed that foreign coaches were instructing clients at the studio. 
Police found that Marc entered Thailand on a tourist visa and had not applied for a work permit. 
The coach was charged with working illegally in the country and transferred to the custody of Immigration Police.

Ex-Olympic champion nabbed for working without a permit

Ex-Olympic champion nabbed for working without a permit

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