Emirati men flee Phuket police checkpoint
Two foreign nationals have been arrested in Phuket after allegedly fleeing a police checkpoint, kicking an officer’s motorcycle, and causing the officer to crash during a pursuit through Kathu district. The chase began at around 1pm on August 13 at the Si Kor checkpoint on Phra Barami Road. Police said a black Honda ADV 160 … The story Emirati men flee Phuket police checkpoint as seen on Thaiger…
Two Emirati men fled a police checkpoint in Phuket after allegedly engaging in reckless behavior, leading to one officer crashing his motorcycle. The incident occurred on August 13 at the Si Kor checkpoint on Phra Barami Road. Officers attempted to pull over the black Honda ADV 160, which was en route from Patong towards the Si Kor intersection.
The rider initially accelerated past the checkpoint, prompting Sergeant Major Siwayot Yodrabam to pursue the motorcycle towards Phra Phuket Kaew Road. Near Kathu Municipality, the passenger kicked Siwayot's motorcycle, unbalancing it. The chase continued as the suspects rode against oncoming traffic and cut in front of the pursuing police motorcycle, causing Siwayot to crash.
Despite his injuries, the officer continued the pursuit to the end of the road, where the suspects abandoned their motorcycle and fled on foot. The 21-year-old Emirati rider and the 20-year-old passenger were apprehended by police and taken to Kathu Police Station for further legal proceedings. Additionally, a separate incident involved a gun and 30 rounds of ammunition found hidden under the seat of a BMW at a Phuket checkpoint on August 10.
The 29-year-old driver was unable to provide a license or carry permit and now faces firearms charges.
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