A foreign female tourist who has repeatedly caused disruption at beaches in Phuket was again removed from the sea by lifeguards on 12 June after attempting to undress and enter the water at Patong Beach.
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The incident was reported by the Facebook page Patong Surf Life Saving, which shared video footage showing the woman attempting to remove all of her clothing. Lifeguards intervened before she could fully undress and prevented her from entering the water unchecked.
According to the report, the tourist then walked towards the shoreline and lay down in shallow water near the edge of the sea. Lifeguards moved quickly to assist her and brought her back to the beach to ensure her safety.
The woman had previously attracted police attention in Phuket earlier in the week. On 9 June, she reportedly stripped naked at Surin Beach in Cherng Talay, Thalang district. Officers from Cherng Talay Police Station were called to the scene and took her into custody to calm the situation.
The following morning, on 10 June, she allegedly removed a red warning flag placed by officials at Patong Beach before running into the sea in an area where swimming was prohibited. Lifeguards intervened and brought her out of the water before contacting officers from Patong Police Station, who took further action under the law.
The latest incident marks the third reported case involving the same tourist within four days. Lifeguards and other personnel were again required to physically assist and escort her from the water before police were called to the scene.
The repeated incidents have placed additional demands on beach safety personnel responsible for enforcing swimming restrictions and protecting visitors along Phuket’s coastline. Officials have not released further details regarding the tourist’s condition or any additional legal proceedings.
Khaosod reported that the police from Patong Police Station were once again called to take charge of the situation following the latest intervention. No further information has been released regarding her identity or what action may follow.
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Adapted by ASEAN Now Khaosod 14 June 2026