Drunk French tourist crashes into Patong cop, arrested on the spot
A drunk French tourist crashed his motorcycle into a traffic police officer in Patong early this morning, leaving both men injured and prompting an immediate arrest.
The incident occurred at 7.14am, today, February 4, on Phra Metta Road, in front of the Bangkok Bank branch. Patong police were alerted and rushed to the scene, where they found two damaged motorcycles and the injured officer, Police Sergeant Major Phradon Sawangsaengsai, who was quickly transported to Patong Hospital for treatment.
The other rider, identified as Mohammed Jeafar, a French national, had been riding a black Honda ADV 160 registered in Phuket. He also sustained injuries but was taken into custody after officers suspected alcohol consumption.
Pol. Sgt. Maj. Phradon stated that he was patrolling the area towards Pearl Roundabout when Jeafar, travelling in the opposite direction, veered into his lane and crashed into him.
Investigators documented the scene with photographs before arresting Jeafar and taking him to Patong Police Station. A breathalyser test confirmed an alcohol level of 0.58, well over the legal limit, reported The Phuket News.
Jeafar now faces legal action, with the exact charges yet to be confirmed.
The case has reignited concerns over reckless tourist behaviour on Phuket’s roads, with police urging stricter enforcement of drink-driving laws to prevent further incidents.
In similar news, a drunken foreign tourist attacked three Thai motorcycle taxi riders in Phuket after they refused to give him a ride to a massage parlour, stating they were fully booked.
A video of the incident, which occurred on January 5, was widely shared by several news agencies. The footage shows the man, dressed in black shorts and a white T-shirt, shouting and striking the three Thai men on a footpath.
Despite the presence of women and children nearby, the foreigner continued his aggressive behaviour. The victims attempted to restrain him but were overpowered.
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