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Phuket residents have voiced concerns over foreigners’ behaviour after a video surfaced of an unidentified man walking completely naked to a convenience store in Soi Ta-Iad, Wichit, Mueang Phuket District.

 

The video, approximately 1 minute and 15 seconds long, was shared on the Phuket social media pages on 25 February. The man, believed to be around 45- 55 years old, remains unidentified in terms of name and nationality.

 

The footage has sparked widespread discussion, with many locals expressing frustration over inappropriate behaviour by some foreign visitors. There are growing concerns that recent policies may be contributing to an increase in such incidents. Reports suggest that some tourists have engaged in disorderly conduct, drug misuse, violent altercations, and indecent exposure in public spaces.

 

Residents have also pointed to other cases of inappropriate or aggressive behaviour by foreigners, which have led to mounting dissatisfaction within the local community.

 

Phuket authorities have been stepping up law enforcement efforts, particularly in cases of traffic violations, such as unlicensed motorbike riding and failure to wear helmets. However, concerns remain about whether the enforcement of public decency laws is sufficiently strict, particularly when it comes to cases of indecent exposure or violent behaviour.

 

The incident has reignited discussions on the need to review policies related to foreign tourists and strengthen law enforcement to maintain public order and safety.

 

-- 2025-02-25

 

 

10 minutes ago, Georgealbert said:

The video, approximately 1 minute and 15 seconds long, was shared on the Phuket Time social media page on 25 February. The man, believed to be around 45- 55 years old, remains unidentified in terms of name and nationality.

Looks like a Thai to me.

1 hour ago, BritManToo said:

Looks like a Thai to me.

Doesn´t matter what it looks like to you. It stands what it is in the news.

13 minutes ago, Gottfrid said:

Doesn´t matter what it looks like to you. It stands what it is in the news.

Unidentified name and nationality according to the report.

So Burmese/Cambodian/Thai/Laos.

59 minutes ago, Gottfrid said:

Doesn´t matter what it looks like to you. It stands what it is in the news.

 

T'wasnt you then Gottfrid ??....   Promoting farang relations and loving all Thai's ???

 

 

To be fair, there are a fair few 'Thai youths' around.... given all the Thai Knife attacks recently, this is one way to keep them away from you...  let them think you are crazier than they are....  

47 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

Unidentified name and nationality according to the report.

So Burmese/Cambodian/Thai/Laos.

 

Nah....   looks to be 'Western' but obviously can't be certain... 

 

Anyone heard from Bob today ???

3 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

 

Nah....   looks to be 'Western' but obviously can't be certain... 

 

Anyone heard from Bob today ???

Bob said it is laundry day. 

 

Is anyone seeking justice yet?

I am, I told them not to shoot me from that angle!

24 minutes ago, Everyman said:

28 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

Anyone heard from Bob today ???

Bob said it is laundry day. 

 

Seems they nicked off with his 5 wheeled TukTuk, Hawaiian shirt, budgie sumglers, refer and gold chain... 

 

 

A Varang will have an enormous beer belly 

Its pretty difficult not to get the impression that the media has an agenda here, highlighting the poor behaviour of a few outliers to stir up anti-foreign sentiment. 

In the last week in Bangkok on my daily bike rides i have seen 2 very obviously high or mentally disturbed this, one male shaking his junk at passers-by, and one stopping to take <deleted> in the muddle of the sidewalk, 

the difference seems to be the locals are ignored while other create "frustration"

...Just another Russian going in to do his weekly shop.

 

This kind of thing is the norm in Phuketsburg these days...

 

regards,

bob.

When did Phuket go from a beautiful island to this rotten cheap Benidorm party town catering to cheap tourists ?

3 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

The footage has sparked widespread discussion, with many locals expressing frustration over inappropriate behaviour by some foreign visitors.

Personally I think all foreign tourist should be banned from Thailand.  Chiang Mai and Pai were peaceful and laid back after March 2020!  🤔

But where on earth did he keep his money? I shudder to think...

42 minutes ago, Purdey said:

But where on earth did he keep his money? I shudder to think...

The beauty of a cashless society I hear people claim.

I wonder what he dangled/dongled in front of the card/phone reader?

Just now, rough diamond said:

45 minutes ago, Purdey said:

But where on earth did he keep his money? I shudder to think...

The beauty of a cashless society I hear people claim.

I wonder what he dangled/dongled in front of the card/phone reader?

 

He may have needed assistance - perhaps used his dictaphone... 

3 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

 

He may have needed assistance - perhaps used his dictaphone... 

Butt where did he keep it when not in use?

I hope he kept the camera off when not in use!!!

3 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

Doesn´t matter what it looks like to you. It stands what it is in the news.

.?? .?????????

Didn't he say, 'I need your clothes, boots, and your motorcycle' ?

 

 

 

He didnt get the " 7/11 ding dong  Hello Welcome" it seems! 😂

2 hours ago, Stocky said:

 

 

I need your sarong, your flip-flops and your scoopi. 

1 hour ago, DonniePeverley said:

When did Phuket go from a beautiful island to this rotten cheap Benidorm party town catering to cheap tourists ?

1973

1 hour ago, Purdey said:

But where on earth did he keep his money? I shudder to think...

 

 

Come on then ... we have two options here ....

 

WAS IT THE STANDARD draft dodging RUSSIAN - ultimately got to be the favourite here. 

 

Or THE BENIDORM CHAV BRIT ?

48 minutes ago, Olmate said:

He didnt get the " 7/11 ding dong  Hello Welcome" it seems! 😂

He probably did but not from the automated recording me thinks.

2 hours ago, connda said:

Personally I think all foreign tourist should be banned from Thailand.  Chiang Mai and Pai were peaceful and laid back after March 2020!  🤔

Bye bye

But strange:

They could walk up to him and ask if needed help

99% sure he has some kind of problem and needed help.

Instead they prioritize video and posting.....

Sick world ??? 🙂

 

6 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

There are growing concerns that recent policies may be contributing to an increase in such incidents.

 

So, the visa policies were keeping the nutters out and, since many countries went visa free, they're now flooding into Thailand?