Phuket traffic police clamp 4 S'pore supercars for illegally parking along road outside restaurant

Police in Phuket, Thailand, issued fines to the owners of Singapore-registered cars for illegally parking by the road in the city on Jun. 4.

This was after photos and videos of at least four illegally parked supercars in a row, which hindered traffic, were shared on social media and messaging app, sparking outrage among locals.

One clip on Facebook shaming the convoy of foreign-registered cars received 9,700 reactions.

The area the cars was parked at is a known no-go zone.

All four vehicles appeared to be Nissan GTR and were parked outside a swanky restaurant.

Police arrived

According to Thai reports, the public outcry sparked swift Phuket police action.

Traffic officers were dispatched to address the situation immediately.

Upon arrival, officers verified that the vehicles displayed foreign licence plates and summoned the drivers to the scene.

Photos and videos showed the wheels of the vehicles being cable locked by police.

The drivers were reportedly fined on the spot.

Thai media also reported that the decisive action was met with widespread approval from locals, who praised the authorities for applying the law equally.

Phuket police reminded all drivers, both Thai and foreign, that red-and-white kerbs mean no parking and violators face fines on the spot, according to Thaiger.

1,300km journey to Phuket

The journey via road to Phuket from Singapore is more than 1,300km.

A non-stop drive is expected to take about 18 hours or more.

Top photos via Phuketandamannews