The warning follows a tuk-tuk driver caught using one of the public parking spaces on the beach road (Thaweewong Rd) on Saturday (Aug 12).
It also followed a slew of complaints on social media online, said a report by Patong Police.
Pol Capt Pongpan Tesawit of the Patong Traffic Police arrived and explained to the driver his infraction at 3:45pm on Saturday, said the report.
The driver had parked in one of two parking spaces along the beach road. The section where the tuk-tuk driver had parked provided 24 public spaces.
The warning was marked as under the direction of Patong Police Chief Pol Col Sujin Nilbadi, and the three Deputy Superintendents of Patong Police Station: Lt Col Somporn Surin, Lt Col Phum Samem Voranon and Lt Col Wutthiwat Liangboonjinda.
Tuk-tuk drivers were instructed to not to act in a threatening manner to any car that comes to pick up tourists, as it may “cause fear or shock to others by coercion or result in an offense against liberty”.
Tuk-tuk drivers were asked to provide an image of being a good host by providing services in a friendly manner to tourists who come to Patong area.
“Do not take advantage [of people], and charge a fair fare to promote a good tourism image for Phuket and Thailand,” the warning said.
Of note, included in the photos posted online with the warning by Patong Police was a ’green-plate’ taxi also parked in the same series of public parking spaces.
Green-plate taxis were not mentioned in the warning.