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French National Arrested in Phuket for Assault on Thai Man During Songkran

A French man was arrested in Patong for assaulting a Thai national during Songkran celebrations at Malin Plaza Market earlier this month.

22 Apr The Phuket Express

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Phuket— Police in Patong have arrested a French man accused of violently assaulting a Thai national during the Songkran festival earlier this month. The Patong Police told the Phuket Express that the confrontation took place at the entrance of Malin Plaza Market, where a dispute escalated into violence. The victim, identified as Mr. Veerasak, sustained […] French National Arrested in Phuket for Assault on Thai Man During Songkran -=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=- The Phuket Express - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment.

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