Posted 3/3/2024, 7:01:00 AM
Locals and Activists Protest at Villa of Swiss Man Who Assaulted Thai Doctor, Demand Access to Phuket Beach
- About 500 locals and activists protested at the villa of a Swiss man who allegedly assaulted a Thai doctor, demanding his expulsion from Phuket
- The protesters want authorities to restore public access to Yamu beach which has been restricted by foreign developers
- The Swiss man, Urs Fehr, and his wife apologized for the incident but were not present during the protest
- Police say they will consider blacklisting or revoking the visas of foreigners who violate Thai laws
- Politicians have weighed in, with the PM and deputy leader of a coalition party calling for scrutiny of the Swiss man's other businesses