Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Interior Went to the area to follow up on problems in Phuket. Ensure compliance with the law

Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior Visit the area to follow up on progress in various problem cases. that occurred in Phuket Province, with the Ministry of Interior emphasizing that all units abide by the law and strictly apply the law and be fair to all parties. To enhance the image of Phuket as a tourist city. As for setting up the foundation Send a letter to clarify within 30 days if found to be exploited. will propose to the prosecutor to order closure

Today (9 March 2024) Mook Anda Meeting Room, 4th Floor, Phuket City Hall. Mr. Chamnanwit Terat, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, along with Mr. Saransak Srikruenaet, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Provincial Administration, Mr. Sophon Suwannarat, Governor of Phuket Province, Mr. Norasak Suksomboon, Deputy Governor of Phuket Province. Pol. Maj. Gen. Sinlert Sukhum, Phuket Provincial Police Commander Participate in a press conference to follow up on the progress of various problems occurring in Phuket
Province. During the past week

Mr. Chamnanwit Terat, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, said that this visit to the area was assigned by the Minister of Interior. which is concerned about the various problems that arise by instructing all agencies to strictly comply with the law and enforce the law By adhering to fairness to all parties. From following up on every matter that is a problem Know that every unit has carried out inspections and has made progress in every issue. and emphasized this to the Governor of Phuket Province Hurry to ensure that all issues are resolved as quickly as possible. Because the Minister of the Interior Looking at the peace and order that will result in tourism recovering quickly. and Phuket Province It is a tourist city during the season. and is a city that generates a large amount of income for the country

Mr. Sophon Suwannarat, Governor of Phuket Province, said that from the news issue that people are interested in regarding the actions of a Swiss man. Ca
se of physical assault on a Thai female doctor While in the process of legal proceedings As for the issue of villas with construction encroaching on public space. The Pa Khlok Subdistrict Municipality has filed a legal action. And the part that has encroached on public space has already been demolished. As for the visa case of a Swiss man, the Immigration Bureau has already revoked the visa. Currently entering the committee to consider the appeal of a Swiss man. who has now applied for bail The officials have determined that they must stay in the area and prohibit them from leaving the area. and report to work every 15 days

Governor of Phuket Province It also mentions checking that the Green Elephant Wildlife Foundation is properly registered. Pay taxes correctly By exempting taxes in 2023 that have not yet been processed. and in the logo of the foundation and the logo of the elephant camp that have the same characteristics Currently in the process of verification. Is there a reason for using the foundation
for use? By informing the foundation Clarification must be made within 30 days. If wrongdoing is found Legal action will be taken immediately.

As for the issue of the elephant camp, which has many laws Knowing that there is commercial registration which was given to the Phuket Provincial Commercial Office Check all relevant laws. The camp has 14 elephants in its possession, 13 of which are rented elephants and another 1 elephant is a purchased elephant. And from the inspection, there are correct rental and sales documents and every one has a microchip.

As for the issue of possession of two guns, both personal, by a man from Switzerland. and of the foundation Thalang District Registration Office Has examined the behavior and based on the evidence of the Immigration Bureau, has revoked the registration of both firearms and in the case of suspicion of money laundering, the DSI will come to investigate on March 15, 2024.

Pol. Maj. Gen. Sinlert Sukhum, Phuket Provincial Police Commander, said that in the case o
f crackdown on influential people in the area according to orders Phuket Provincial Police A center has been set up to suppress wrongdoing by foreigners, both those who come to travel and conduct business. There will be additional channels for reporting clues. that the public can access more easily And during the past week, there has been an integrated sweep and suppression of crimes committed by foreigners. A total of 33 foreign suspects were arrested, including 11 Russians and 5 Burmese, mostly in cases of working without permission and expired residence permits in the area. Including crime and drug cases At the same time, we emphasized to all police officers The police are strict about all types of wrongdoing. Ready to strictly enforce the law In order to prevent and suppress Violators violate the law in every area. For the peace of the people and ready to facilitate tourists.

Source: Thai News Agency