Patong nightlife operators protest extortion, licensing delays
Nightlife venue operators in Patong rallied against alleged extortion and slow licensing approvals, demanding government action to tackle official corruption and streamline the permit process.
PHUKET: Patong nightlife operators protested alleged extortion linked to entertainment venue licensing delays during a gathering on Bangla Rd last night (May 13), calling on the government to reform the approval process and tackle corruption among officials.