His arrest came after his antics were brought to the attention of national immigration Bureau Chief Pol Lt Gen Phanumas ‘Big Pu’ Boonnalak, who in turn ordered Phuket Immigration officers to take action.
Local immigration officers reviewed CCTV and traffic light cameras to track down the offender, identified only as 23-year-old French national ‘Mr Ali’, at the hotel on Phra Mettha Rd where he was staying and placed him under arrest.
The date and time of his arrest was not reported.
Mr Ali was detained and handed over to Patong Police Station for further investigation, and to face legal proceedings, immigration officers confirmed.
Mr Ali reportedly was fined for his transgressions, and apparently apologised and said he would not do it again.
Phuket Immigration said they will take action against tourists who break the rules, in order to prevent others from doing the same.
“Phuket Immigration aims to stop illegal behavior by foreigners and are committed to keeping everyone safe, both locals and tourists, to build trust in Phuket as a safe place to visit,” Phuket Immigration reported.