On July 25, at a press conference in Parliament, Chalermpong Sangdee and Thitikarn Thitipruitkul, members of the opposition Move Forward Party representing Phuket's Districts 2 and 3, raised concerns over increasing incidents of violence by Phuket taxi drivers against ride-share vehicles and cases of motorbike taxis attacking tourists. Chalermpong described the recurring violence as damaging to Phuket's image as a global tourist destination, urging local authorities to address the issue decisively. He suggested stronger enforcement, with severe penalties for repeated offenders, including potential license suspension or permanent removal from ride-share applications.

Chalermpong advocated for increased community engagement and law enforcement presence to better understand the causes of conflicts and establish clear boundaries for different transport services. Additionally, he called for uniform penalties to ensure fairness.

Coordination with Phuket's governor has already begun to bring relevant agencies together to devise solutions. Parames Wityaraksun, a Move Forward MP for Bangkok, echoed these concerns, noting similar issues in key tourist areas like Chinatown. Parames warned that if such problems persist, they could harm Thailand's tourism economy. He urged the Ministry of Transport to take swift and effective action to bolster the nation’s tourism image.