Phuket
Phuket Riot: Officers fear arrest retribution

PHUKET: Concerned about retribution, police have yet to arrest any of the suspects wanted for the Thalang Police Station riot, Phuket Provincial Police Commander Teeraphol Thipjaroen confirmed to the Phuket Gazette.
“At this stage, we are in no rush to arrest the suspects,” Col Teeraphol said. “We need to think carefully about each arrest and the possible consequences. We do not want to see any more violence.”
A total of 66 arrest warrants have been issued for riot instigators, Deputy National Police Chief Chalermkiat Srivorakan confirmed last week (story here).
“We have yet to conclude whether or not additional arrests need to be issued, as we are still working on the case,” said Region 8 Police Commander Tesa Siriwato.
Meanwhile, Col Teeraphol encouraged the suspects to surrender.
“Just because we are being patient right now does not mean that those behind the attack will avoid facing justice,” he said. “Time is on our side, and we will do what needs to be done when it is best for Phuket.”
— Chutharat Plerin
Get more from The Thaiger
Join the conversation and have your say on Thailand news published on The Thaiger.
Thaiger Talk is our new Thaiger Community where you can join the discussion on everything happening in Thailand right now.
Please note that articles are not posted to the forum instantly and can take up to 20 min before being visible. Click for more information and the Thaiger Talk Guidelines.

- Crime3 days ago
Phuket homeowner checks CCTV to find foreign couple canoodling outside house
- Business2 days ago
UPDATE: Fraudulent Japanese restaurant owner denied bail
- Coronavirus (Covid-19)2 days ago
It’s official – face masks now voluntary in most places in Thailand
- Business3 days ago
UPDATE: Police arrest fraudulent Japanese restaurant owner at Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Drugs4 days ago
Thailand’s former PM Thaksin compares marijuana to opium
- Koh Samui3 days ago
Frenchman found dead in luxury villa in Koh Samui, Thailand
- ASEAN4 days ago
Thailand and UK sign ambitious bilateral trade deal
- Cannabis2 days ago
Phuket public health office says smoking cannabis is legal, but…
You must be logged in to post a comment Login