UPDATE: Tour Company Facing Six Months of License Suspension and Could be Fined up...
Phuket –
A tour company is facing six months of a license suspension and could be facing fines of up to 500,000 baht after a staffer attacked a Chinese tourist.
Our previous stories:
A Chinese tourist has...
Senior Thai Police Crack Down on Road Checkpoint Rules
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Thai checkpoint police have been ordered by the national police chief to store their body cam recordings for at least 20 days, following viral extortion cases against visiting tourists.
National police chief Pol. Gen. Damrongsak...
Four Nigerians Arrested in Phuket with More than 1200 Days of Overstay Each
Rawai, Chalong–
Four Nigerian men were arrested in Rawai and Chalong with more than 1,200 days of overstays each.
The Phuket Tourist Police told the Phuket Express yesterday (February 3rd) that they have arrested for Nigerian...
Senior Thai Police Continue to Warn Vaping is Illegal even as Debate Over Vaping...
National —
A Thai senior police officer from the Legal and Litigation Department said that anyone caught carrying e-cigarettes or vapes can be fined up to 500,000 baht and get a maximum jail term of...
Legal Action Taken Against Four Illegal Taxi Drivers in Phuket
Phuket -
Legal actions are being taken against four illegal taxi drivers in Phuket.
The Phuket Land Transport Office (PLTO) reported yesterday (February 2nd) that from 10:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. relevant officials set up a...
90 Illegal Taxi Drivers in Phuket Fined in Four Months
Phuket –
In total 90 illegal taxi drivers in Phuket were fined in the past three months and 33 of them have had their driving licenses suspended for 90 days.
The Phuket Land Transport Officer (PLTO)...
TAT highlights anti-smoking laws in Thailand
PRESS RELEASE:
Travellers coming to Thailand should be aware that electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes or ‘vaping’) as well as shisha smoking and electronic shishas, are all illegal in the Kingdom.
Bangkok – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT)...
Phuket Officials Clarify About Alleged Extortion of Money From Saudi Arabian Tourist
Phuket –
The President of the Andaman Guide Association has clarified about a rumor about officers allegedly extorting money from a Saudi Arabian tourist.
The story came to light after this week an unidentified tour guide...
Legal Action Taken Against Seven Illegal Taxi Drivers in Phuket
Phuket -
Legal actions are being taken against seven illegal taxi drivers in Phuket.
The Phuket Land Transport Office (PLTO) reported yesterday (January 31st) that relevant officials inspected an area near the Rassada Pier in the...
Jet-Ski and Parasailing Operator Fined 60,000 Baht after Breaking Rules on Beach in Thalang
Thalang –
A jet-ski and parasail operator were fined 60,000 baht after breaking rules and operating on a protected beach in Thalang.
The Phuket Marine Office Chief Mr. Chayapong Pranit told the Phuket Express that they...
