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Russian boat driver in Phuket threatened with knife – now he faces punishment!
A Russian man is warned by authorities in Phuket for threatening and blocking a pier.
Russian boat driver in Phuket threatened with knife – now he faces punishment!
In a tumultuous incident in Phuket, a Russian boat driver has come into the spotlight after he was accused of violating a public mooring in the popularNam Bor Bayto have blocked. According to reports from The Thaiger the man, who was traveling with his son on a catamaran called Vimala, claimed that his boat was too old to risk damage from other boats nearby. However, this explanation was met with skepticism.
The incident occurred when a local boater posted a complaint on the Facebook page about the threats the Russian man with a knife was making against other boatersโหดจัง จังหวัดภูเก็ตpublished. Footage documenting the incident was shared online and shows the man lashing out with a knife. Officers from the Phuket Marine Department and Marine Police then inspected the catamaran to ensure everything was in order and confirmed that the boat driver had all the necessary documents with him.
Responses and safety precautions
Officials clarified the rules regarding the use of public moorings with the Russian man and advised him that similar incidents in the future could result in legal consequences. The public's response to this warning was mixed, with some netizens calling for stricter action against foreigners who violate local laws, while others believe locals would be punished more severely for similar offenses.
Officials have been accused of treating foreigners more leniently than Thai citizens, which has caused some unease among the public. In another incident, a 23-year-old Russian citizen who was arrested at Suvarnabhumi Airport was accused of depicting public indecency in a viral video. This raises concerns about Thailand's international reputation, noted The Phuket Express.
Crime in Phuket
Such incidents naturally draw attention to the general security situation and crime in the region. According to research Explore City Phuket's overall crime rates are moderate, although residents are concerned about rising rates in certain areas, including corruption and property crime. Perceptions of personal safety are relatively high during the day, which contributes to a positive sense of safety in the community.
However, residents are less concerned about drug-related crime and public safety, reflecting authorities' efforts to maintain a safe environment. Measures to reduce crime and combat corruption are considered essential to enhancing Phuket's attractiveness to tourists and locals.
Overall, while the penalties for foreign citizens in Thailand are occasionally debated, local authorities are still committed to keeping security levels high in this popular holiday region.