Bangkok, July 2 -- Phuket Provincial Police are preparing to expand the "Phuket Eye" security model to enhance safety on the resort island.

The commander, Major General Sinlert Sukhum, said Phuket Eye, part of the Phuket Model initiative, is a cooperative project that safeguards safety, prioritising crime suppression, tourist safety inspection, and traffic management.

Speaking during a recent six-month report briefing, Sinlert said the Phuket Eye has helped police arrest 369 foreigners since January 1. Of those, 87 were charged with illegal immigration, 65 with drunk driving, 27 with working in a prohibited job, and 23 with drug offences. Police also arrested 28,809 foreigners for violating traffic laws.

In addition, "Phuket Eye" helpe...