Phuket officers patrol on Patong beach and around entertainment venues to suppress illegal drugs and firearms

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By Goongnang Suksawat

 

Patong – Officers patrolled on Patong Beach and around entertainment venues for safety to suppress illegal drugs and firearms.

 

A team of officers from the Kathu District Office led by Mr. Pipop Sudkhao and M. Jirawat Namart inspected entertainment venues on Bangla Road and on Patong beach, October 12th.

 

Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/10/13/phuket-officers-patrol-on-patong-beach-and-around-entertainment-venues-to-suppress-illegal-drugs-and-firearms/

 

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[RichardColeman]

The inspection is aimed to ensure better safety as more foreign tourists are visiting the area 

 

Yes, and probably making those same tourists feel not welcome and not wanting to come back to a police state

[Asquith Production]

How about general patrols for all crime.

How about patrols 24/7

How about patrols that are not just for a publicity shot.

 

 

[BritScot]

Unbelievably stupid! Going on holiday thinking your going to have fun then a hundred armed police decend....... Yep, Unbelievable!!!

[hotchilli]

Such a welcome sight for tourism to blossom.

[PETERTHEEATER]

Looks like a screenshot from The Walking Dead......