A foreign tourist was reported to have masturbated in public on Pattaya Beach after becoming heavily intoxicated, drawing attention from nearby tourists and local residents. The incident was highlighted in a Facebook post published on 1 June 2026, which included a 54-second video showing the man lying on the beach with his lower body exposed.
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According to the post, the tourist was naked below the waist after pulling his trousers down, exposing his genitals while masturbating in full view of people on the beach. Thai bystanders attempted to intervene and warned him about his behaviour, but their efforts were unsuccessful as he appeared unaware of his surroundings.
Local media visited the beach to gather further information. Witnesses stated that the foreign tourist had been visibly intoxicated since early in the evening before engaging in the act in an area frequented by tourists, including families.
People at the scene reportedly approached the man and asked him to pull up his trousers. However, witnesses said he remained unresponsive and appeared not to understand or react to the requests.
The incident was shared online alongside the message: “Free visa, more than a thousand stories every day #freevisa #tourists #seizure #PattayaBeach.” The video attracted attention on social media and prompted discussion about tourist behaviour in popular destinations.
Authorities had not been mentioned as taking action in the information available at the time of reporting. No further details regarding the tourist’s identity, nationality, or condition were provided.
Amarin reported that the circumstances surrounding the incident remained limited to witness accounts and the video shared online. It was unclear whether any further investigation or official response would follow.
Picture courtesy of Amarin
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Adapted by ASEAN Now Amarin 2 June 2026