Baht to basics: Tourists’ wild rides on Phuket tuk tuks spark online uproar

[snoop1130]

 

Thai netizens and a local news Facebook page criticised foreign tourists for their inappropriate behaviour on baht buses and tuk tuks in Phuket, expressing concerns over the safety of both the tourists themselves and other motorists.

 

The Phuket Times shared photos of foreigners on public transport in two separate posts yesterday, November 13. The images sparked safety concerns among Thai social media users and raised criticism of police for perceived inaction.

 

In the first post, two foreign men dressed in revealing attire were seen dancing on a red baht bus. The bus was stationary due to a traffic jam on Thaweewong Road, outside the Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort.

 

One of the men was seen standing and dancing on the footboard of the vehicle, while another projected himself out of the bus window.

 

In another post, a foreign man and woman were shown leaning out of a red and yellow tuk-tuk while it was stuck in traffic. Their friends could be seen cheering them on, enjoying the risky behaviour together.

 

 

The news page captioned the images, stating, “Warnings often come only after accidents! This is very dangerous. Please warn them. Sometimes, foreign tourists are overly excited.”

 

One commenter noted that the men in the first post attended a friend’s wedding and were celebrating. However, others responded, saying that the issue was not about the party but rather about safety concerns. Other netizens commented on the drama.

 

“If they fall from the vehicle, the driver will have to take responsibility.”

 

“I’ve only lived in Phuket for a year, but this has become a normal day here.”

 

“Let them do what they want. Our rescue team is ready!”

 

“Warnings won’t work. They won’t listen anyway.”

 

“Drivers let them do anything because they have money.”

 

As of now, there is no update from the local Phuket government officials and the police have not made any statements regarding the matter.

 

By Petch Petpailin

Photo via Facebook/ Phuket Times ภูเก็ตไทม์

 

Source: The Thaiger

-- 2024-11-14

 

 

[Celsius]

I am happy all trash goes to Phuket.

[ModdaPunk]

Netizen (noun)

 

Netizen was originally a scientific term, coined by psychologist Rocco Sifredi from a Greek word meaning "chocolate starfish" and used to describe a person with a genetically determined mental age between 8 and 12 on the Binet scale.

 

It was also once applied to people with an IQ of 51-70 and was a step up from "imbecile" (IQ of 26-50) and two steps up from "idiot" (IQ of 0-25). The word "netizen", along with "retarded" and "feeble-minded" (among others), was once considered a valid descriptor in the psychological community, especially in the context of voluntary servitude.

[Celsius]

12 hours ago, ModdaPunk said:

coined by psychologist Rocco Sifredi

 

Maybe one of his many roles....like Johnny Sins

[Gottfrid]

14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

“Let them do what they want. Our rescue team is ready!”

Clearly the the best comment from the Thais!

There are entirely far too many idiots coming to Thailand. They think they own the world, just because they can travel to Asia for a vacation. They don´t care about respecting the culture nor the country. They are pure a55h0les! I don´t know why the people of Thailand are concern of their safety and are warning them. I would recommend the baht bus driver to tell all inside to hold on to something and step on the gas. Same would be recommended to do far the car behind. That way, problem solved, and they find their new home where they deserve it. 6 feet under!

[stevenl]

“I’ve only lived in Phuket for a year, but this has become a normal day here.”

 

So also thai conflate patong with Phuket.

[khunpin]

16 hours ago, Celsius said:

I am happy all trash goes to Phuket.

While Pattaya attracts only high-quality people ... 🤦🏼‍♂️

[Wuvu2]

16 hours ago, Celsius said:

I am happy all trash goes to Phuket.

No, the USA is more than half full too. Looks like 50.2 % to be exact 😉

Edited 1 hour ago by Wuvu2

[Mburo]

Is uproar worse than outrage I wonder ? 

[itsari]

With Thailand expected to receive over 40 million vistors this year I suggest the locals have to put up with some bad behaviour and think back to the covid era where economic ruin was all they had to look forward too.

[Slocum]

16 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

 

Thai netizens and a local news Facebook page criticised foreign tourists for their inappropriate behaviour on baht buses and tuk tuks in Phuket, expressing concerns over the safety of both the tourists themselves and other motorists.

 

The Phuket Times shared photos of foreigners on public transport in two separate posts yesterday, November 13. The images sparked safety concerns among Thai social media users and raised criticism of police for perceived inaction.

 

In the first post, two foreign men dressed in revealing attire were seen dancing on a red baht bus. The bus was stationary due to a traffic jam on Thaweewong Road, outside the Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort.

 

One of the men was seen standing and dancing on the footboard of the vehicle, while another projected himself out of the bus window.

 

In another post, a foreign man and woman were shown leaning out of a red and yellow tuk-tuk while it was stuck in traffic. Their friends could be seen cheering them on, enjoying the risky behaviour together.

 

 

The news page captioned the images, stating, “Warnings often come only after accidents! This is very dangerous. Please warn them. Sometimes, foreign tourists are overly excited.”

 

One commenter noted that the men in the first post attended a friend’s wedding and were celebrating. However, others responded, saying that the issue was not about the party but rather about safety concerns. Other netizens commented on the drama.

 

“If they fall from the vehicle, the driver will have to take responsibility.”

 

“I’ve only lived in Phuket for a year, but this has become a normal day here.”

 

“Let them do what they want. Our rescue team is ready!”

 

“Warnings won’t work. They won’t listen anyway.”

 

“Drivers let them do anything because they have money.”

 

As of now, there is no update from the local Phuket government officials and the police have not made any statements regarding the matter.

 

By Petch Petpailin

Photo via Facebook/ Phuket Times ภูเก็ตไทม์

 

Source: The Thaiger

-- 2024-11-14

 

 

Cheap  Scum....giving free show...Low character.... unbelievable 

[Grumpy one]

2 men wearing dresses in Thailand

O M G 

The shock of this happening is beyond belief  

[Dave0206]

I'd like to see them dancing about on baht bus from wat thai to jomtien everyone is up close and personal back step touching ground " room for 2 more"

[BerndD]

If Thailand let every idiot enter this country just to boost tourist numbers, Thailand shouldn't be surprised if such cases of misconduct increase.

You might think that Thailand attracts the scum of the world like a magnet.

[black tabby12345]

This trashy pervert.

The next time, this idiot might cause trouble at female toilet.

Insisting, I look like a man outside, but woman inside.

[Krabi King]

17 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

 

“If they fall from the vehicle, the driver will have to take responsibility.”

 

... and do a runner 😆🚀