Police in Sattahip have tracked down and questioned a 32-year-old ladyboy seen in a viral video recorded during Songkran celebrations in Bang Saray, Chon Buri, on 20 April 2026. The ladyboy has since been fined under public indecency laws following behaviour deemed inappropriate in a public space.
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The footage, which circulated widely online, was taken along Bang Saray Beach Road during the “Wan Lai” water festival, when large crowds of Thai and foreign tourists gathered for Songkran festivities. Police reported that groups of young revellers, including women and ladyboys, were seen wearing revealing clothing, dancing to loud music and behaving in ways considered unsuitable for a public festival environment. At around 23:00, one individual was seen removing parts of their clothing while dancing on a vehicle, with witnesses saying alcohol consumption appeared to be a factor.
Sattahip Police Station later identified and summoned the 32-year-old ladyboy featured in the clip for questioning. The suspect admitted attending the festival, drinking alcohol and acting in a manner that had gone too far. The ladyboy also issued an apology for the behaviour during the event.
Pictures courtesy of Amarin
Authorities said the suspect was fined under public indecency provisions for acts considered shameful in public, including exposing or revealing the body and engaging in obscene behaviour. The case followed complaints submitted on 21 April, with residents and observers raising concerns about conduct at a festival traditionally promoted as family-friendly.
Amarin reported that the incident has prompted wider discussion in the local community about standards of behaviour during major public events such as Songkran in Bang Saray. Concerns were also raised about the potential impact on the area’s tourism image, given the presence of families and international visitors at the celebration.
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Adapted by ASEAN Now Amarin 22 Apr 2026
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