Brit tourist arrested for assault in Thailand

Friday, 02 May, 2024 1

A British tourist has been arrested in Phuket, Thailand for the alleged assault of a taxi driver.

It followed an argument over the taxi fare.

The taxi driver made a police complaint and the tourist, named only as Graham by police, was tracked down on the Phi Phi islands and brought back to Phuket.

He is accused of slapping the driver and grabbing him by the throat.

He could potentially face jail time and be deported.

The taxi driver suffered minor injuries.

The altercation happened when the taxi driver requested the THB400 taxi fare.

He was given THB100 but Graham and his companion claimed they had actually given the driver THB1000.

Meanwhile, Phuket’s governor and senior police officials will hold a meeting with the consuls of a dozen countries to discuss measures to tackle the rise in crime perpetrated by foreign tourists and expats.

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