No Foreign Mafia in Phuket, says Phuket Governor

[webfact]

 

Phuket –The Phuket governor has confirmed, according to him, that there is no foreign mafia in Phuket.

The issue came to light after local politicians expressed concern on Thai social media about foreigners who have lived in Phuket for a long time and may behave as a mafia.

 

The Phuket governor Sophon Suwannarat told the Phuket Express “Anyone who stays in Phuket and does illegal activities or operates illegal businesses must face the highest legal penalties.”

 

“Recently, foreigners have been arrested at the Phuket International Airport and at the famous Naka Weekend Market Wichit.

 

By Goongnang Suksawat

 

Full story: THE PHUKET EXPRESS 2024-02-26

 

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[bendejo]

5 minutes ago, webfact said:

The Phuket governor has confirmed, according to him, that there is no foreign mafia in Phuket.

 

Thank god!

 

[watchcat]

1 hour ago, bendejo said:

 

Thank god!

 

Yes, it'll be enough with the local Taxi-mafia.

[rwill]

flowers covering up the envelopes...

[JoseThailand]

No foreign mafia, only Thai mafia hahaha

[bokningar]

It is easy to know if someone get his part of the money.

He will state there is nothing going on at all.

If they not get their cut, they will say that they will hit them hard.

[ChipButty]

He said that with a straight face

[JoeyMac]

Roflmao ... did he say that with a straight face?

[Darksidedude]

Phuket –The Phuket governor has confirmed, according to him, that there is no foreign mafia in Phuket.

 

THATS RIGHT ACCORDING TO HIM, SAYS IT ALL HA HA

[hotchilli]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

The Phuket governor has confirmed, according to him, that there is no foreign mafia in Phuket.

And of course he would know?

[spidermike007]

And we must assume that governors in Thailand are comprised of only the most noble and truthful people, and they never earn anything beyond their salaries. His level of credibility is on par with all governors. None. Say and do anything to avoid the truth. 

[jippytum]

That statement is as silly as his shirt

 

 

 

 

[klauskunkel]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

 

Phuket –The Phuket governor has confirmed, according to him, that there is no foreign mafia in Phuket.

 

"..., however, we do have flowers."

[Hakuna Matata]

In fact, there is Chinese mafia, Singaporean mafia and Russian mafia on Phuket. Maybe some other mafias as well

[ikke1959]

Foreign maffia is not allowed.. All jobs Thai can do are protected , so these practices too

[WDSmart]

Does that mean all the pizzo I've been paying has just been a scam??? 

[ChipButty]

He should come down to Rawai especially Rawai water park 

[brianthainess]

2 hours ago, jippytum said:

That statement is as silly as his shirt

 

 

 

 

I thought we'd seen the last of them when Prayuth got booted, no such luck wearing a blouse  by officials is still in fashion it seems. 

[retarius]

Quick take the driver's licence off this man.....he's obviously blind. 

[ChrisY1]

Remind me just how many Russians are in Phuket? 100K...200K.....and they will rule!

[ujayujay]

Oh yes, off course

[mran66]

Of course not. Profession of mafioso not open to foreigners. Industry not open for foreign investment either. 

[RandiRona]

Similar to prostitution.Give a medal to that man!

[Mavideol]

did anybody expect him to say otherwise and admit there is... CNA covered/reported about last Thursday and, contrary to what he said, the evidence is/was there

[john donson]

what about all the crooked fake visa agents that provide services that are actually corruption the poor immigration dudes with bribes they cannot resist.... lol