Phuket, Prepare to detain and be held against bail for two foreign tourists in Phuket who attacked a police officer, snatching a gun until they fired one shot, angry that they were called to inspect their motorcycles, and officials are considering revoking their visas.
This happened On the evening of March 16, while Police Lieutenant Somsak Noo-iad, Traffic Group Commander, Chalong Police Station, went out to inspect the area. In the area of ??Chao Fa East Road, in front of Chalong Police Station, Mueang District, Phuket Province, two foreign men were found driving motorcycles. Their names were later learned: MR.HAMISH, 36 years old, New Zealand nationality, and MR.OSCAR, 38 years old, New Zealand nationality. The drivers of both motorcycles did not drive close to the left edge. and use high speeds in community areas So he called to stop the car. But the two of them didn’t stop and fled, so Pol. Somsak drove after them.
Until we reached the area in front of the duck noodle shop. Chaofa East Rd. Both driver
s stopped the car and expressed their dissatisfaction with the officers. and take a clip of the event Before coming in, he swiped the phone from the official. Then they attacked and detained Pol.Sgt. Somsak along with stealing a firearm. This caused the gun to fire once, but no one was injured. After that, he tried to bribe officials. which was a chaotic event for a long time Before officials came to separate the two sides.
After that, the police detained the two foreigners and sent them to Chalong Police Station to be prosecuted according to law for crimes of ‘jointly committing robbery, jointly obstructing and injuring officials while performing their duties, and jointly attempting to give property as an inducement.’ and driving without a driver’s license.’
Pol. Col. Ekkarat Plaiduang, superintendent of Chalong Police Station, said today (March 18) he will take the two foreign tourists into jail and oppose bail. Because both of them are tourists and do not have a place of residence. So he was afraid that
he would escape. And from the initial interrogation, both of them denied it and asked to testify in court only.
The reporter further reported that today the committee scrutinizes the revocation of visas for foreigners who have committed illegal acts. Chaired by the Governor of Phuket Province, police officers from Chalong Police Station will be invited to provide information about the behavior of the said foreigners. It is possible that they may consider revoking the visas of both tourists because they are considered to have inappropriate and serious behavior. Because there was an attack on officials and there was also bribery. The two people traveled to Phuket on March 11, 2024 and their visas were due on April 9, 2024.
Source: Thai News Agency