Nick Dean Gets Out of Immigration Arrest Due to "Some News Agencies"

📅 From The Next Level Podcast – June 1, 2025

In this candid and surprising podcast appearance, Pattaya-based YouTuber Nick Dean shares the story of being briefly detained by immigration officers on Soi 7 — allegedly due to having no work permit.

Nick says he was approached by around 10 immigration officials and told he didn’t have the correct work permit. But what could have been a serious situation shifted unexpectedly when, according to Nick, “some news agencies” reached out to immigration during the process.

He recalls them saying:

“Don't arrest him he does really good for Thailand”

Shortly after, he was released without further issue.

While Nick doesn’t name any outlets directly, speculation among viewers suggests possible intervention by media with strong local ties — potentially referencing groups like The Pattaya News or individuals in the broader Pattaya media scene.

Interestingly, Nick reflects on the experience positively, saying it wasn’t a bad thing and that it gave him a chance to “meet people in the system” and understand more about how things work behind the scenes.

📌 In this episode:

Nick’s firsthand account of being stopped on Soi 7

How local media connection may of influenced justice

His thoughts on the process, privilege, and lessons learned

⚠️ Disclaimer:
This account reflects Nick Dean’s personal experience as shared in a public podcast. Immigration authorities have made no public statements about the incident. This content is shared for discussion and informational purposes only.