Fight Breaks Out Between Tourists and Local Workers on Karon Beach

[snoop1130]

 

A photograph sparked online controversy today when it depicted a physical fight involving Indian tourists and local umbrella handlers at Karon Beach in Phuket. The image, which showed the locals throwing punches, was posted on a popular social media page and quickly went viral, creating a flurry of reactions from internet users.

 

Users left a variety of comments on the post. Some blamed the free visa program for lowering the caliber of tourists. One user ironically stated, "It was fierce in my hometown," while another one said, "Slap them until they fall." The focus then shifted to the behavior of the Indian tourists. One user commended their outfits and noted their direct experience working with tourists.

 

However, despite the heated online debate, many played down the incident, describing it as just a regular fight.

 

When the Karon Police Station was contacted for further information, officials confirmed that neither party involved had filed any formal complaints or pursued legal action at this time.

 

The photograph and its sudden popularity have brought attention to ongoing issues regarding tourist behavior and local discontent in popular tourist hotspots such as Phuket.

 

File photo for reference only

 

-- 2024-08-12

 

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[ikke1959]

Probably scam of the umbrella handlers

[nakhonandy]

No source or photos, where's the story?

[BangkokReady]

31 minutes ago, nakhonandy said:

No source or photos, where's the story?

 

You can find it on the Phuket news if you google the article title.

[nakhonandy]

53 minutes ago, BangkokReady said:

 

You can find it on the Phuket news if you google the article title.

OK, thanks.

[2baht]

who won the bout??? Thailand or India???

[steven100]

the 5 Indians wanted to share one umbrella and one beach chair 

 

 

 

 

Edited August 12 by steven100

[ChrisY1]

The umbrella mafia is a huge and permitted scam. The local Tessaban crooks take the fees and could care less about anything else.

Park in "their" area and expect types slashed......and as usual, the cops don't want to know about anything!

[SAFETY FIRST]

These Indians, so many arrivals now. 

They can be really annoying people. 

 

I understand the Thai's rebelling. 

 

[brianthainess]

The second story I have read today with no content. Why post a story if there are no details ?

[hotchilli]

4 hours ago, brianthainess said:

The second story I have read today with no content. Why post a story if there are no details ?

Easy reading?

[brianthainess]

11 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

Easy reading?

Here is another : A man went to, somewhere, and then this happened.      ......

[NativeBob]

invisible indians fight invisible umbrella men. Magical!

[hotchilli]

Just now, NativeBob said:

invisible indians fight invisible umbrella men. Magical!

It must be a sign from the heavens... 

[NativeBob]

Just now, hotchilli said:

It must be a sign from the heavens... 

Hm. I see now the reason: religious dispute about elephant head and quadruple face dude.

 

Or was it something about "if you see snake and indian first ***** ?"

[hotchilli]

3 hours ago, NativeBob said:

Hm. I see now the reason: religious dispute about elephant head and quadruple face dude.

 

Or was it something about "if you see snake and indian first ***** ?"

Beware the serpent.

[NativeBob]

2 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

Beware the serpent.

nope. thai proverb goes "kill indian first"

very friendly, don't you think so?

[dddave]

20 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

Probably scam of the umbrella handlers

"How much Baht for one chair, 4four people?

[Will B Good]

23 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

describing it as just a regular fight.

 

 

WT....?

[TimBKK]

FYI my dear Indians,

 

it is one adult per chair.  

[TimBKK]

20 hours ago, nakhonandy said:

No source or photos, where's the story?

AN news stories are stolen, not cited.  

[Will B Good]

1 minute ago, TimBKK said:

AN news stories are stolen, not cited.  

 

STOP THE STEAL......I say.

 

[kidneyw]

On 8/12/2024 at 6:25 PM, snoop1130 said:

However, despite the heated online debate, many played down the incident, describing it as just a regular fight.

So now it is okay.

[JeffersLos]

On 8/12/2024 at 6:25 PM, snoop1130 said:

A photograph sparked online controversy today when it depicted a physical fight involving Indian tourists and local umbrella handlers

 

I can smell this photograph. 

[freedomnow]

12 hours ago, steven100 said:

the 5 Indians wanted to share one umbrella and one beach chair 

 

 

 

 

and the barfine.

[stevenl]

It was about a parasail ride.

 

https://www.thephuketnews.com/karon-beach-brawl-started-over-too-expensive-parasail-ride-93302.php

[Baz Erckens]

That beach is too nice, can't be Phuket.

 

//EDIT: There is no trash on the beach, can't be Phuket.

Edited August 16 by Baz Erckens

[Deserted]

But I think it's a good thing for Thailand. It benefits the country to have tourist to come to the country even if they have come over to beat people up. They should encourage them to beat up other tourists and maybe get stuck in themselves as back up, they've got a much better chance of winning that way.

[lordgrinz]

On 8/13/2024 at 6:42 PM, kidneyw said:

So now it is okay.

 

Well, like drivers blowing through red lights and stop signs, hitting people in Zebra crossings, and motorcycles driving on sidewalks or against traffic......its just a regular occurrence, laws are just suggestions here, move along everyone, nothing to see here.