Police strike during Phuket vegetarian festival!

Police strike during Phuket vegetarian festival!

In Phuket, police arrested several teenagers and confiscated modified motorcycles during an intensive night operation. Loud The Thaiger A total of 45 young people were arrested and 13 illegally modified motorcycles were seized. The event took place as part of the nine-day Phuket Vegetarian Festival, which attracts many locals and tourists.

The first operations began on the evening of October 22nd and lasted until the early hours of the following day. The police focused on the Saphan Hin area, a popular meeting place for young people. The aim of the measures was to counteract illegal street racing, noise pollution and improper behavior. Numerous routine checks and interviews took place, particularly around Cape Saphan Hin, where many young people were staying.

Raid on the racing festival

The police raid came right at the time of the racing festival, a well-known location for such activities. Loud Thailand TV News The operation was initiated to crack down on the illegal activities that frequently occur there. Details on the specific reasons for the arrests have not yet been released.

Modifications to motorcycles are illegal in Thailand, especially if they cause excessive noise or endanger the safety of the vehicle. Any seized machine will be thoroughly investigated and owners may face fines or further legal action. Phuket City Police appealed to parents to keep an eye on their children's activities and reminded festival-goers of the importance of respecting the cultural and religious nature of the event.

Security and fines

To ensure public safety during the festival, police will continue to conduct night patrols. These measures are part of a larger initiative to ensure that all participants can enjoy the celebrations without disruption.

Meanwhile, the amount of fines has increased Thailand Tip reported. The checks, often carried out on busy West Coast roads, now amount to 1,000 baht for various violations, including not wearing a motorcycle helmet or not having a license. This shows that the police are cracking down on violators to increase safety on Phuket's streets.

With more police on the streets and strict controls, it is more important than ever for visitors and locals to be aware of the applicable laws, especially when it comes to renting motorcycles. Only with a Thai motorcycle license is it possible to legally drive a motorcycle, which is important information for many foreign visitors.