Street Brawl Erupts Between Tourists and Taxi Drivers in Phuket (short)

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Street Brawl Erupts Between Tourists and Taxi Drivers in Phuket:

A street brawl in Phuket between local taxi drivers and foreign tourists turned violent, raising concerns about visitor safety. The altercation, involving five tourists and three taxi drivers, erupted on August 30 near the Darasamut Intersection and was captured in a viral 26-second video. The fight reportedly began when Iranian tourists, who were intoxicated, were asked by a taxi driver to move away from his vehicle. The situation quickly escalated, leading to punches and bottles being thrown. Wichit Police intervened, and both sides were charged with disturbing public peace. Despite the charges, they agreed to resolve the issue amicably.