Phuket’s sun-drenched shores recently bore witness to more than just waves and tourists. In a surprising turn of events, local authorities rounded up an unlicensed beauty operation, intriguing residents and travelers alike. This time, the story centers around Maftu, an Uzbek national who daringly set up shop in Chalong, providing alluring beauty treatments from the shadows. Her tale unfolds like a riveting thriller, making heads turn in the ever-vibrant tourist hub. On the sun-tinged Tuesday morning of June 17, a coalition of law enforcement forces, including the Phuket Provincial Police, Phuket Immigration, and the Chalong Police, with the sharp eyes of the Phuket Public Health Office, launched a well-planned raid on what was suspected to be a clandestine beauty haven. Inside this tucked-away clinic, they stumbled upon more than just the soft echoes of beauty secrets whispered in the backrooms. Over thirteen pieces of medical and surgical equipment, ranging from…
