Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul Addresses Alleged Foreign Mafia in Phuket

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Phuket—On March 3rd, 2024, Mr. Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana, the Deputy leader of the United Thai Nation, publicly revealed after visiting Phuket last week to inspect and gather information regarding an allegation of foreign mafia gangs in the area.

Phuket is one of the most popular Thai tourist attractions among foreign tourists. However, it was found out that the quantity was greater than the quality in terms of businesses in Phuket, remarked Thanakorn.

 

Meanwhile, many street vendors and tourism-related workers complained about alleged foreign mafia gangs in the Phuket local, mostly Russian nationals, taking over Thai people’s businesses, stated Thanakorn.

 

The foreign mafia gangs reportedly were not afraid of laws as they allegedly smuggled illicit substances to their entertainment venues and were wealthy, paying off corrupt officials to avoid legal action, said Thanakorn. He wanted to reflect on the local problems and provide insight to the Thai Prime Minister and Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, for urgent inspection.

 

Furthermore, it was reported that traffic congestion in Phuket had been an issue for a long time. After acknowledging the issue, the Thai Prime Minister issued an order to Mr. Suriya Juangroongruangkit, the Thai Minister of Transport, and relevant agencies to take immediate action and expand new routes to Phuket Airport.

 

By Goongnang Suksawat

 

Full story: THE PHUKET EXPRESS 2024-03-04

 

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[flyingtlger]

16 minutes ago, webfact said:

many street vendors and tourism-related workers complained about alleged foreign mafia gangs in the Phuket local, mostly Russian nationals, taking over Thai people’s businesses

Dem ruskies are hated everywhere.

Just ask Zelensky!

[rexpotter]

Local men are very attracted to their women and their wallets.

[ChipButty]

What you going to do about it? 

[EVENKEEL]

Maybe some good will come out of the Swiss guys stupidity. The Russians will now be in the spotlight more.

[stoner]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

paying off corrupt officials to avoid legal action, said Thanakorn. 

 

there is no corruption in phuket this is just silly.

[ChrisY1]

There's likely no police still in service from the 70s and 80s...even early 90s, when Russians ran everything....Bangkok and Pattaya were full of them. Owning the cops...disappearing people, gambling and drugs etc.

It finally took a concerted effort to get them out....but now with Ukraine.....and a stupid tourism minister, they're coming in droves...good luck this time getting them to shut them down!

[webfact]

Foreign mafia concerns raised in Phuket by UTN deputy
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Photo courtesy of The Pattaya News

 

In the stunning tourist hotspot of Phuket, a concerning situation has surfaced. Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana, the Deputy leader of the United Thai Nation, has brought to light allegations of foreign mafia gangs operating within the area. This revelation comes after a recent visit to Phuket, during which Thanakorn conducted an inspection and collected information about the matter.

 

Phuket, known for its appeal to international tourists, has been noted to favour quantity over quality in its business environment. This sentiment was expressed by Thanakorn, who voiced concerns about the state of affairs in one of Thailand’s major tourist destinations.

 

On a more alarming note, Thanakorn elaborated on the grievances aired by local street vendors and those involved in the tourism sector. They claimed that the alleged foreign mafia groups, primarily consisting of Russian nationals, were gradually taking over businesses owned by Thai locals.

What sets these foreign mafia groups apart, as per Thanakorn’s account, is their apparent disregard for the law. Allegations suggest that these groups have been smuggling illegal substances into their entertainment venues. Moreover, their financial clout allegedly allows them to bribe corrupt officials, thereby evading legal repercussions.

Thanakorn expressed his intent to bring these local issues to the attention of the Thai Prime Minister and Anutin Charnvirakul, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, for a swift and comprehensive inspection, reported The Pattaya News.

 

In addition to the mafia-related concerns, Phuket has been grappling with long-standing traffic congestion issues. Upon receiving information about these traffic woes, the Thai Prime Minister directed Suriya Juangroongruangkit, the Thai Minister of Transport, and associated agencies to devise immediate solutions. The Prime Minister’s directive includes plans for creating new routes to Phuket Airport.

Mafia allegations

 

At 12.30pm on the day of the revelation, Anutin Charnvirakul addressed the mafia allegations. He asserted to Phuket government officials that any form of influential foreigner with a negative reputation exerting control over Thai locals is entirely unacceptable.

 

Anutin further stated that any influential individual, regardless of being a Thai national or not, who flouts the law and harbours ill intentions, must be dealt with decisively. This stance underlines the Thai government’s commitment to maintaining law and order, safeguarding the rights of its citizens, and ensuring that Phuket remains a safe and enjoyable destination for tourists.

 

In related news, five members of a Russian gang were apprehended in Phuket for kidnapping and extorting a Belarusian couple, forcing them to transfer cryptocurrency.

 

Source: The Thaiger 2024-03-04

 

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[ikke1959]

Yes I believe him but he has no clean hands too

[BenStark]

30 minutes ago, webfact said:

What sets these foreign mafia groups apart, as per Thanakorn’s account, is their apparent disregard for the law.

 

 

Where as Thai mafia groups respect the law........................oh wait, they actually are the law

[Will B Good]

When you have a system that is rotten to the core the mafia can do anything they want as everyone responsible for stopping them is already in their pay........Thailand is doomed............ in this respect at least.

[edwinchester]

The look of a man who's just had his Govt paid lunch cancelled before the first mouthful.

[Mr Meeseeks]

57 minutes ago, webfact said:

What sets these foreign mafia groups apart, as per Thanakorn’s account, is their apparent disregard for the law.

 

So local mafia = the law.

 

Interesting choice of words there.

[zhounan]

After deceiving millions of citizens with injections. After legalizing the sale of marijuana. Does this egg face still have a political role?

[Mr Meeseeks]

27 minutes ago, BenStark said:

 

 

Where as Thai mafia groups respect the law........................oh wait, they actually are the law

 

Beat me to it

[spidermike007]

I don't know who the right guy is to send down to Phuket to investigate this, but it is certainly not Anutin. He is a do-nothing politician and he spent the last decade proving that. And it would not help to get the big joke involved either as he's just a showboat.

 

I'm not sure what the solution is here, maybe the locals need to take things into their own hands. 

[andy85]

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 The Prime Minister’s directive includes plans for creating new routes to Phuket Airport.

 

Huh? The route to Phuket Airport is one of the few places not totally congested. Why not try to develop infrastructure in areas where the new mega condos are being developed?

[spidermike007]

There is really not a lot I can say to you guys because I know that you've bought off my guys, and since my guys are completely compromised there's a limited amount of recourse that we have in addressing the multitude of your crimes.

 

However, I have to make it appear as if I'm doing something because I am Deputy PM after all, so I have to at least appear to be slightly better than useless. And I have to at least appear to not be a do-nothing man like my boss the PM. 

[thai006]

First stop to give 90 days for an entry 😗😗

[Ironmike]

To start with it's time to remove the Russian free visas now and send them all packing,, after all Putins still looking for soldiers why not send him the cowards that are here and in Bali, Sri Lanka and anywhere they have run too

[Jackbenimble]

1 hour ago, Will B Good said:

When you have a system that is rotten to the core the mafia can do anything they want as everyone responsible for stopping them is already in their pay........Thailand is doomed............ in this respect at least.

sadly you're correct. This is what happens when justice is really only available to the highest bidder. 

[BE88]

8 hours ago, ChipButty said:

What you going to do about it? 

 

Making an alliance between mafias and sharing the loot is very convenient.

[AhFarangJa]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

He asserted to Phuket government officials that any form of influential foreigner with a negative reputation exerting control over Thai locals is entirely unacceptable.

Of course it unacceptable, that is a reserved occupation for local mafia, and their corrupt officials.

[rudi49jr]

How about the local/domestic mafia, a.ka. the RTP? Not to mention the Thai army? 

[dallen52]

Was that on a first name basis?

Or just generally...

[Xonax]

Mafia business is a business reserved for thais only. How dare foreign mafia gangs come here and compete with the local mafia gangs.

[BestB]

Russian mafia reply to Anutin “ poshol naxuy”

[BigStar]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

What sets these foreign mafia groups apart, as per Thanakorn’s account, is their apparent disregard for the law. Allegations suggest that these groups have been smuggling illegal substances into their entertainment venues. Moreover, their financial clout allegedly allows them to bribe corrupt officials, thereby evading legal repercussions.

 

Now that's the funniest statement. Local mafia respect the law, don't bribe corrupt officials, and don't evade legal repercussion.

[Peterphuket]

9 hours ago, webfact said:

Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul Addresses Alleged Foreign Mafia in Phuket, Vows to Take Serious Action
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket—On March 3rd, 2024, Mr. Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana, the Deputy leader of the United Thai Nation, publicly revealed after visiting Phuket last week to inspect and gather information regarding an allegation of foreign mafia gangs in the area.

Phuket is one of the most popular Thai tourist attractions among foreign tourists. However, it was found out that the quantity was greater than the quality in terms of businesses in Phuket, remarked Thanakorn.

 

Meanwhile, many street vendors and tourism-related workers complained about alleged foreign mafia gangs in the Phuket local, mostly Russian nationals, taking over Thai people’s businesses, stated Thanakorn.

 

The foreign mafia gangs reportedly were not afraid of laws as they allegedly smuggled illicit substances to their entertainment venues and were wealthy, paying off corrupt officials to avoid legal action, said Thanakorn. He wanted to reflect on the local problems and provide insight to the Thai Prime Minister and Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, for urgent inspection.

 

Furthermore, it was reported that traffic congestion in Phuket had been an issue for a long time. After acknowledging the issue, the Thai Prime Minister issued an order to Mr. Suriya Juangroongruangkit, the Thai Minister of Transport, and relevant agencies to take immediate action and expand new routes to Phuket Airport.

 

Full story: THE PHUKET EXPRESS 2024-03-04

 

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That will be hard to fight, it has been going on for more than 20 years.

 

[craighj]

Oh dear our man Khun Anutin is on the case now, we should get hmmm......................................zero actual action, zero actual change but loads of promises etc.  This guys is dreadful!!!