Two foreign nationals were arrested for performing dangerous wheelies on public roads in Phuket. The incident, which occurred on March 25, 2026, was captured by a local news page, prompting police action due to the risk posed to other road users.
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Local authorities took swift action after images surfaced of the riders lifting their front wheels along Chao Fa West Road in Mueang Phuket district. Pol. Col. Surasak Jaidee ordered an immediate investigation, leading to the identification of the suspects within three hours by traffic police, coordinated by Pol. Lt. Col. Jakkrapong Phetcharat and Pol. Lt. Col. Siripong Suriyan.
The stunts reportedly took place at 10:27 near a Lotus’s supermarket. Witnesses saw one man repeatedly performing wheelies, alarming nearby motorists. Police identified the motorcycles involved — a red-blue Honda CRF 450R and a Yamaha MT-07 — and later found them outside a convenience store on the same road.
The riders were identified as Harry, a British citizen, and Brian, an Irish national. Both individuals failed to provide valid motorcycle driving licences or international permits. Confessing to the charges at Chalong Police Station, they now face legal action for reckless driving and driving without a licence. Their motorcycles have been confiscated, and they await prosecution, reported Khaosod.
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Adapted by ASEAN Now · Khaosod · 26 Mar 2026