CityNews – Upon the dismissal of Patong Police Superintendent Chiraphat Pochanaphan, several expat volunteer police officers in Phuket have decided to go on strike.
The removal of Superintendent Pochanaphan came after a series of strikes made by local tuk tuk drivers, in response to their perceived unfair treatment in contrast to the treatment received by taxi drivers from the Phuket police force.
Sen Sgt Maj Wichai Boonruen states, “The Tourist Police Hotline 1155 is also still functioning as usual, with officers ready to answer calls 24 hours a day.”