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PHUKET: On Sunday, more than 500 visitors and activists gathered on Yamu beach in the Thalang area to condemn a European man who reportedly kicked a physician. Additionally, they demanded that he be expelled from Phuket and that the shore where the alleged assault took place be restored to the general public.
Urs Fehr, a 45-year-old European man known as David, marched to the shore in tambon Pa Khlok at 9am as part of the opposition against him.
The steps lead to a palace that the European guy and his Thai wife reside in. The ways were constructed fraudulently and infringe on public land, according to investigations following the incident. The city department in Thalang has mandated that they be removed.
Thandao Chandam, a 26-year-old physician at Dibuk Hospital in Phuket, was allegedly kicked in the back by Mr. Fehr on February 24 while she and her companion were moon-watching on the methods. Additionally, Khanuengnit, the European man’s wife, reportedly berated Dr. Thandao.
Eventually, the doctor reported an assault to the police. The pair, who expressed regret for the tragedy, were not on Sunday at their villa.
Some demonstrators yelled,” Get away, David,” while others were posing for photos on the shore steps, which have become a well-known photo spot as a result of the incident. Some folks carried Thai national banners and sang the country’s music.
Local residents gathered to desire the transfer of Yamu beach to the general public, according to Somboon Sampaorat, 58, of tambon Pa Khlok. ” In the past, people had stroll along the beach. He claimed that admittance was restricted after international developers arrived and housing estates were constructed.
A 300–400 ray forest where wild deer roamed and people could gather forest products was replaced by housing estates, according to Mr. Somboon.
Suchart Jorasakul, 56, from Tambon Koh Kaew, reported that he and his companions had arrived to require that the government plainly distinguish private components from public spaces. ” We want to visit the calls for the people to reclaim Yamu Beach, a public beach. According to him, it turns out that immigrants are occupying very many locations.
The People Movement for a Just Society ( P- Move ), a group of activists who were also present, raised banners with demands for the authorities to return public access to beaches.
Police chief in Phuket, Pol Maj Gen Sinlert Sukhum, said officers would take into account a list or revoke a visa for foreigners who violate the law in Phuket.
Provincial Police Region 8 and Phuket Provincial Commerce Police were given the task of investigating the case, according to federal police chief Pol Gen Torsak Sukvimol on Sunday. He claimed that the units were instructed to collect information about the alleged abuse and carry out an immediate investigation into the European man.
Pol Gen Torsak added that he had given the Phuket authorities key instructions to build a probe into alleged misconduct by local authorities in Phuket, who some claim take money from foreigners to enable them to carry out illegal activities there.
Additionally, he would direct the Royal Thai Police (RTP ) inspector-general to conduct an investigation in order to ensure transparency and stop accusations that the police were interfering with one another.
Anutin Charnvirakul, the deputy prime minister and internal minister, issued a warning to foreigners living in Thailand on Sunday  that they must abide by the law otherwise their permits will be voided.
Srettha Thavisin, the prime minister, stated that he had given the RTP and the Ministry of Tourism and Sports instructions to take more steps to make sure immigrants adhere to the rules.
The Swedish man was immediately accused of assault, but the charge was later refuted by a police source. According to authorities, a preliminary investigation has determined that there is no reason to withdraw his card.
Phuket Peninsula Estate Co Ltd, which manages the palace venture, was ordered to destroy the methods within 30 days, according to an official from the Pa Khlok city.
Local officials, including animal controllers, were able to inspect the couple’s Green Elephant Sanctuary Park, which had permits to own all 15 of the animals.