A French national was arrested in Patong, Phuket, for riding a modified motorbike. The man was reportedly using a motorbike that had been altered to produce loud noises, which is against local regulations aimed at reducing noise pollution.

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Authorities took action after receiving complaints from residents about the disturbance.

A French tourist, Mr. Mohammed, crossed lanes on his motorcycle and collided with a traffic police officer outside Bangkok Bank on Phra Metta Road in Patong, Phuket on Tuesday morning, February 4. https://t.co/5Odz2zbv9S #RoadAccident #patong #phuket #thailand pic.twitter.com/vMJs8QBdkZ

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The arrest highlights the enforcement of local laws, especially in tourist-heavy areas like Phuket, where such activities can disrupt the community and violate environmental regulations.

The man could face fines or other penalties under Thai law.

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Separately, a French tourist, named only as Mohammed, lost control of his motorcycle and swerved into oncoming traffic, colliding with a traffic police officer in front of Bangkok Bank on Phra Metta Road in Patong, Phuket, on Tuesday morning, February 4.

-Thailand News (TN)