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Phuket Police: 237 arrests for taking advantage of tourists!
Police in Phuket increase security checks for tourists. 237 arrests for illegal transport services and traffic offenses.
Phuket Police: 237 arrests for taking advantage of tourists!
In Phuket, the signs are all about safety - the police have set up comprehensive checks at several strategic points for the high season. How Thai tabloid Reportedly, a total of nine checkpoints are active on the island to combat illegal tourist transportation and excessive fares. This initiative aims to increase visitor confidence and promote a positive tourism image.
The police led by Pol. Gen. Sakdisira Phueak-um has already arrested 237 people since the controls began. Of these, 86 were arrested for using unregistered vehicles with black license plates. Overall, this creates an impressive picture that the security measures are being taken seriously. The checkpoints are located at key hotspots including Phuket Airport, Patong and Phuket Town, ensuring accessibility for tourists.
Collaboration for greater security
But it's not just the police who are on the ball. The Phuket Tourist Police have launched a comprehensive campaign, announced on November 6th. The aim of the initiative is to work together with various authorities such as the Marine Police and the Phuket Marine Office to improve the safety of tourists. This will be implemented in accordance with national efforts to promote tourism, such as The Thaiger emphasized.
A key aspect of this safety campaign is drug screening to be carried out on over 1,000 employees and vendors in the tourism sector. The aim is to improve the quality of the services offered and create a safe environment for guests. The Tourist Police have also set up a 24-hour hotline where tourists can receive support at any time.
Road safety in focus
But it's not just transport services that need action. So far this year, 28,809 foreign tourists have been fined for traffic violations in Phuket, with Russians topping the list. How Thailand Sun A total of 369 foreigners were arrested, some for traffic violations, some for drug and other offenses.
As part of the road safety measures, the police have launched the 100% Helmet Project and are increasing both traffic controls and monitoring of safety measures. A pioneering project to improve security in Phuket is the installation of 503 new surveillance cameras, which are expected to be operational by 2026, to further increase security.
The ongoing measures show that the local police take the safety of tourists seriously and are actively working to create a pleasant and safe environment. Combined with cooperation between various authorities, efforts to increase security in Phuket appear to be well on their way.