Phuket, Immigration revokes visas for 2 New Zealand tourists. attacking traffic police After being prosecuted on 5 serious charges, he is about to be seized after being detained. The Governor of Phuket emphasizes that everything must be in accordance with the law. Ready to write a letter to the New Zealand Embassy Report your behavior Clip of the event of MR.HAMISH DAY, age 36 years, and MR.OSCAR MATTSON DAY, age 38 years, 2 tourists. New Zealander Together they physically assaulted Pol.Sgt. Somsak Noo-iad, commander of the Traffic Group, Chalong Police Station, after inspecting two tourists while riding a motorcycle at high speed in the community area. in the area of ??Chaofa East Road in front of Chalong Police Station, Mueang District, Phuket Province, but the two people did not stop the car. Until having to chase after the car before both of them parked the car and showed signs of being angry. Dissatisfied with the officer who filmed the incident and swiped his phone while recording the clip. Then they joined together to attack and steal the police officer's personal pistol, causing the gun to fire once. Luckily, no one was hit. before good citizens came to help dissuade After the chaos, 2 tourists also tried to bribe officials. Most recently today (March 18) at the Phuket Provincial Police meeting room, Mr. Sophon Suwannarat, Phuket Provincial Governor, along with Pol. Maj. Gen. Sinlert Sukhum, Phuket Provincial Police Commander. tourist police Immigration police Superintendent of Chalong Provincial Police Station jointly announced the progress of the legal proceedings against the two tourists by seizing 2 yellow Yamaha Aerox motorcycles, 1 9 mm firearm, and bullet casings. Size 9 mm, 1 round, along with reporting 5 charges: working together to commit robbery, working together to fight or obstruct officials in the performance of their duties, jointly assaulting officials in the performance of their duties, jointly attempting to Asking or accepting to give property or any other benefits to officials To ind uce someone to act, not act, or delay an act that is wrong with their duties, driving without a driver's license." Two tourists taken into custody Wasp about to seize Phuket Provincial Police Commander said today the two tourists will be taken to the Phuket Provincial Court for detention. The police will oppose bail. But if the court approves bail Phuket Immigration Police Will continue to seize the person. Because at this time, Immigration 6 has already revoked the visas of both foreigners since yesterday. Sent a letter informing the embassy of their behavior. Meanwhile, the Phuket Governor stated that Phuket Province has taken strict legal action against foreigners who commit crimes in the area. All foreigners must respect the law. Promote a good image of tourism As for this incident, Phuket Province will send a notice to the New Zealand Embassy in Thailand. about the behavior of citizens who caused the incident At the same time, we also request the cooperation of consuls of various countries. Please he lp spread the word to foreign tourists from all countries to strictly abide by the laws of Thailand. To travel and stay in Phuket happily. In just 5 months, 400 foreign cases were prosecuted, 95 visas revoked, according to Phuket Provincial Police data. Found that from 1 October 2023 until the present As many as 400 cases have been prosecuted against foreigners in Phuket, and 95 visas have been revoked, divided into 41 Chinese, 28 Myanmar, 8 Russian, 5 Indian, 3 Australian, 2 Moroccan, and 2 British. and 5 others The details of the charges are 1 attempted murder, 6 fought and obstructed officers, 6 thefts, 23 under the Narcotics Act, and 50 working foreigners. Deputy Governor of Phuket presents a great basket "Lieutenant Colonel Somsak" as for Lieutenant Colonel Somsak Noo-iad, Commander of the Squadron (Corporation) of Chalong Police Station, is currently still receiving treatment at the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organization Hospital, led by Captain Adul Chu. Thong, Deputy Governor of Phuket Pro vince traveled to visit Ready to give a basket of encouragement From the questioning of symptoms, it was found that symptoms improved. Everything is normal. But only the left ring finger is still splinted. Reminds the Immigration Bureau to strictly inspect foreigners. Report results every month . Pol. Gen. Roy Ingkhapairoj, Deputy Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police. As Acting Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police There is a letter of instruction to the Commissioner of the Immigration Bureau. Regarding enforcing practices in preventing and suppressing foreigners who engage in illegal behavior It specifies cases in which foreigners who have been temporarily allowed to stay in the Kingdom have behavior that poses a threat to that society. From the inspection, it was found that it had not been entered as required by law. There are hidden behaviors in the country for other reasons. There is also violation or avoidance of compliance with the law. Shows a lack of respect for Thai law. Therefore, measures to pr event and suppress foreigners who engage in illegal behavior are emphasized. namely, increasing the strictness of inspection and screening of foreigners passing through into and out of the Kingdom. as well as consideration for temporary stay in the Kingdom Visa approval and changing visa type To investigate and arrest every illegal act involving foreigners completely. Both immigration laws work of foreigners Illegal business or operation Concealing legal acts (nominating) and coordinating with relevant agencies To check whether there are any behaviors that qualify as being an influential person or not. If found, proceed with revocation of permission to stay in the Kingdom according to Immigration Act, B.E. 2522, along with instructing affiliated agencies to prepare action plans. and set a circle for continuous inspection, investigation, and arrest If there is grouping, expand the results for everyone. and report results of practice within the 10th of every month, starting from April onwards. Family of 2 New Zealand tourists worried - may come to Thailand Family side of 2 New Zealand tourists in Phuket Today, the parents of this pair of siblings who is a billionaire expressed concern about what happened and is deciding that he might come to help. by various news agencies of New Zealand reports the news of 2 tourists who were arrested in Phuket province, including the New Zealand Herald newspaper. A statement from the families of two brothers who came to travel and committed assault on a Phuket police officer has been brought. last Saturday Lawrence Day, the father of the two men, said he is now deeply concerned about the arrest and prosecution of his two sons. No one expected something like this to happen. He also revealed that his two sons have families and children. Now everyone in the family is worried about their health. Mr. Lawrence Day, who is a billionaire who owns many businesses, said that both of his sons have traveled to Thailand before. And I've also said that it's an attractive country to travel t o. This time, we have been in Thailand for about 1 week and are scheduled to travel for another 10 days, after which we will return to New Zealand. As for the case, Mr. Lawrence said he did not know any more information than what was reported in the media. The son now has a lawyer to take care of him. But I am deciding that I might travel to Thailand by myself. Because it might be of some help. Source: Thai News Agency