At 12:30am yesterday morning (on Feb 15), officers from Patong Police conducted an inspection in front of Kasikorn Bank on Prachanukroh Rd, at the southern end of Patong.
The crackdown targeted violations such as reckless driving and other traffic offenses that posed risks to public safety, Patong Police reported.
Officers found a group of foreign tourists riding motorbikes without regard for traffic laws or the safety of others. As a result, officers from the patrol, traffic and investigation divisions took immediate action, seizing 20 vehicles found in violation.
Police have vowed to continue strict enforcement to maintain order and ensure the safety of both residents and visitors in the popular tourist area.