Austrian Man on Student Visa Arrested Over Public Nuisance in Phuket

Police arrested an Austrian man living in Thailand on a student visa in Phuket on May 7, 2026, after repeated public nuisance complaints in Rawai. Authorities identified him as Raphael Koller and said the case followed numerous reports about his conduct on local roads.

Complaints centered on riding behavior in Rawai

Witnesses in Rawai told police that Koller regularly rode his motorbike slowly in the middle of the road. They said the maneuver was used to create traffic congestion and stop other vehicles from overtaking.

He was also accused of reckless driving, according to the source material. Police said the arrest came after numerous complaints were lodged over the incidents in the area.

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