Foreigner Dancing on Phuket Median Sparks Safety Fears

A foreign man was filmed dancing on a road median at a busy intersection in Phuket, prompting criticism and safety concerns from social media users. The video, shared on Facebook on 17 May by user “Anintita Nameekul”, showed the man dressed in black performing dance moves on the traffic island at the Nai Yang Beach intersection in Sakhu subdistrict, Thalang district, while vehicles continued passing through the junction.

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The clip quickly spread across local social media pages, drawing mixed reactions from viewers. Many questioned whether the man was creating content for social media, while others warned the behaviour could result in a serious accident due to the heavy traffic in the area.

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Several commenters expressed concern that the man could suddenly fall or move into the path of oncoming vehicles, particularly larger vehicles travelling through the intersection. Others criticised the stunt as reckless and disruptive for motorists using the road.

The incident took place at the Nai Yang Beach intersection, a busy traffic point in Phuket’s Thalang district. The area regularly handles both local and tourist traffic, increasing concerns about the risks posed by unpredictable behaviour near moving vehicles.

Online discussion continued throughout as the clip circulated more widely. Some users reacted with amusement, while others argued the behaviour highlighted growing problems linked to risky social media content filmed in public spaces.

Road safety concerns remain a frequent issue in Phuket, particularly in busy tourist areas where traffic congestion and unfamiliar road conditions can already create hazards for drivers and pedestrians. Commenters noted that actions near active traffic lanes could easily escalate into a dangerous situation if a driver became distracted.

Khaosod reported that authorities had not publicly commented on the incident at the time of publication. It also remained unclear whether officials would attempt to identify the man shown in the video.

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Adapted by ASEAN Now Khaosod 18 May 2026