Phuket Police investigating attack on Chinese passengers by taxi driver
Phuket Police are investigating an incident where Chinese passengers were allegedly attacked by a taxi driver in Patong this morning.
Cherng Talay Police report that they were notified from some Chinese tourists that they had been attacked by a taxi driver after they were unable to negotiate a taxi fee from Patong to Cherng Talay.
They were staying at a housing estate in Cherng Talay. In the end they used another taxi service to Cherng Talay after being abused and attacked by the first taxi driver.
Cherng Talay Police called emergency responders who attended to the tourists before taking them to Thalang Hospital.
It’s been suggested to the Chinese tourists to file a report with the Patong Police for further investigation.
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