Worasit orders probe into foreigners threatening Thais in Ko Samui

Matichon•Politics•4d ago

Reader Briefing

Deputy Interior Minister Worasit Liangprasit has ordered an urgent investigation into reports of foreigners threatening Thai citizens in Ko Samui.

•Worasit Liangprasit ordered the Surat Thani Governor and Ko Samui District Chief to investigate reports of foreigners threatening Thais.
•The incident occurred in the Ko Samui area.
•The order was issued on August 5.
•The Ministry of Interior is coordinating with relevant agencies to ensure public safety.

•On August 5, Worasit Liangprasit revealed the order to investigate reports of Thai citizens being threatened by foreigners.
•Worasit Liangprasit ordered the Governor of Surat Thani and the Ko Samui District Chief to immediately enter the area to verify the facts.
•Worasit Liangprasit stated that any person who violates the law, regardless of nationality or status in Thailand, will be dealt with strictly and equally.
•Worasit Liangprasit instructed administrative officials to conduct comprehensive inspections of related businesses, including land use, asset holding, labor employment, and permits.
•Worasit Liangprasit affirmed that Thailand welcomes honest tourists and investors but will not allow anyone to use influence or violence to create fear among Thai people.
•Worasit Liangprasit ordered an urgent report on the investigation results to identify and fix any law enforcement loopholes.
•Worasit Liangprasit instructed the Governor of Surat Thani and District Chiefs in all major tourist areas to closely monitor situations and provide immediate assistance to citizens.

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Worasit Liangprasit

"The safety of the people is an important duty of the Ministry of Interior."

ความปลอดภัยของประชาชนคือหน้าที่สำคัญของกระทรวงมหาดไทย

Worasit Liangprasit(วรศิษฎ์ เลียงประสิทธิ์)

Deputy Minister of Interior who ordered the investigation into foreigners threatening Thais in Ko Samui.

Ministry of Interior(กระทรวงมหาดไทย)ℹ️

The ministry responsible for the safety of the people and overseeing the investigation in Ko Samui.

Surat Thani(สุราษฎร์ธานี)ℹ️

The province where the Governor was ordered to investigate the reports.

Ko Samui(เกาะสมุย)ℹ️

The area where Thai citizens were allegedly threatened by foreigners.