Phuket Police Intervene in US Navy, Local Taxi Dispute

PHUKET police were called to intervene in a dispute between US Navy personnel and local taxi drivers at Phuket’s deep sea port this week.

Tuesday’s rumpus at Ao Makham was described today as a “negotiating snafu” by a spokesperson for the US Embassy, who said the disagreement involved a price misunderstanding.

It is believed the row was quickly resolved after police intervened – unlike the taxi and tuk-tuk blockades that took place in three previous disputes involving US Navy personnel.

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