UPDATE: Three foreign nationals held after fire on Thalang road
The Thaiger reports that three foreign nationals were arrested on 1 October after a fire and party on a public road in Thalang, following an earlier report of a fine and public-nuisance charge.
Three foreign nationals were arrested on 1 October after allegedly setting a fire on a public road during a party in Thalang, Phuket, according to The Thaiger. The report identified the area as Bang Thao and said the group was charged with causing a public nuisance, fined and released.
The Phuket Express initially reported that a foreign national had lit a fire in the middle of a residential street outside a local guesthouse in Cherng Talay, Thalang. The Thaiger described the locality as Bang Thao, also in Thalang, and said video of the gathering was filmed and shared on social media. The incident drew criticism over potential risks to motorists, pedestrians and nearby properties.
Investigators from Cherng Talay Police Station traced the location to a nearby rental property. The initial report said the man was not found at the scene, prompting officers to coordinate with Immigration Police for a follow-up inspection. The later report of three arrests does not clarify whether the earlier account referred to one member of the group or how the reported enforcement steps relate.
Residents expressed relief at the authorities’ response. Police said that foreigners living in or visiting Thailand are expected to follow local laws and customs.
