The musicians of the rock band Bi-2, who were detained on the island of Phuket, are being deported from Thailand. In this respect reports REN TV, with reference to the Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Phuket.
“On January 26, the regional court of Phuket province found citizens guilty of carrying out work activities without obtaining the necessary permits and ordered them to pay fines,” the Consulate General said.
The institution announced that according to Thai law, the artists will have to leave Thailand in the near future.
It is known that seven people from the Bi-2 team were immediately detained, including Leva Bi-2 (real name Egor Bortnik (recognized as a foreign agent in the Russian Federation)) and Shura Bi-2 (real name Alexander Uman). After the concert at nightclub Illuzion in Phuket.
The artists were accused of performing in Thailand without a work permit and attempting to hold a concert with only a tourist visa.
January 26 court compulsory Each of the seven detained participants will have to pay a $95 fine.
Former travel expert clarifiedWhat kind of punishment Bi-2 participants may face in Thailand.