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Phuket Officials Transferred Amid Entertainment Venue Extortion Allegations

Five senior Phuket officials were transferred following extortion allegations by entertainment venue operators in Patong, who claimed local authorities blocked licensing procedures and demanded illegal payments.

20 May The Phuket Express

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Phuket — On Wednesday (May 20th) the Department of Provincial Administration has ordered the urgent transfer of five senior officials in Phuket following mounting complaints from entertainment business operators in Patong, who accused local authorities of extortion and obstructing licensing procedures. Naruetcha Khosasivilai, Director-General of the Department of Provincial Administration, issued Order No. 1512/2569 directing […] Phuket Officials Transferred Amid Entertainment Venue Extortion Allegations -=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=- The Phuket Express - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment.

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