Mixed Reactions to Viral Video of Phuket Police Restraining Foreigner - video

[snoop1130]

Photo via Facebook/ Brenin DeOliveira

 

A viral video showing two Thai police officers restraining a foreign man who allegedly attacked a woman in Phuket has sparked mixed reactions on social media. The video, posted by a foreign user named Brenin DeOliveira on March 12, shows officers using force against the man after he reportedly claimed that no man could control him.

 

The footage captures an officer kicking the man's leg, causing him to fall. One officer then pins him to the ground, applying a knee to his back while delivering a punch, as another officer uses a baton on his leg. While the video did not specify the exact location of the incident, comments suggest it occurred in Phuket.

 

The online community is divided in its response. Some netizens praised the police for asserting authority over the foreigner, arguing that their decisive action is necessary to maintain respect for law enforcement among tourists. Supporters argue that the response serves as a warning to other foreigners who might disrespect local laws and authorities.

 

 

Conversely, others have criticized the officers' methods as excessive, suggesting that such actions would not be tolerated in Western countries. This debate reflects differing attitudes towards policing and the use of force in maintaining public order.

 

Critics argue that the situation could have been handled with less aggression, while some supporters feel the man's aggressive behavior warranted the officers' response. The incident has highlighted cultural perceptions of law enforcement tactics and continues to provoke discussion online, reported The Thaiger.

 

 

-- 2025-03-13

 

 

[JoePai]

suggesting that such actions would not be tolerated in Western countries

 

 

555 there are some dumb people, this is the east i.e. Thailand 

[save the frogs]

he attacked a woman?

 

cops can get rough anywhere in the world, but it's often necessary and justified when dealing with dangerous people. 

 

[chickenslegs]

I thought the initial take-down was well executed. Beating the guy while he was already under control was a bit OTT, but not unexpected when tempers are high.

 

The final kick by the lovely lady in yellow was a pathetic attempt.

 

Overall 8/10 for entertainment value IMO.

[ikke1959]

In Thailand it is common to use violence.... at home parents/brothers/sisters/grandparents/ everybody is beating everybody for nothing. In schools kids are being beaten with sticks and rulers for minor offences, and the RTP use a lot of violence too same as in the army and everybody know that... So when violence is normal in Thailand how can you expect that there would be other solutions to solve a conflicts.. Beat it is the first reaction... ( another example is the article of the elderly couple in Hua Hin about a land dispute) And I just read that in prison beating is normal too... 

[bkk6060]

The video should be shown to all the low lifes coming here. Sometimes street justice is well deserved. A lot of the cops here look like wimps in confrontations. Not here, good job RTP.