Naked Man Stirs Phuket Market, Raises Mental Health Concerns

[snoop1130]

Pictures courtesy of The Phuket News

 

In a surprising turn of events, shoppers at a Phuket market were greeted by an unexpected sight yesterday morning as a naked man casually wandered the bustling streets in the Tha Ruea area. The incident unfolded near a fresh market and the Bangkok Bank branch, sparking discussions among startled onlookers.

 

The man, appearing to be between 25 and 30 years old, walked uninhibited in the direction of the Heroines Monument. Sa, a local vendor, recounted, "He didn’t cause any trouble, just walked as if nothing was amiss." Witnesses noted the man was clean and groomed, though his peculiar behaviour prompted concerns over his mental health or possible intoxication.

 

The village headman, Noppharit Rungruang, along with local security and police from Thalang Station, responded swiftly to the scene. They encountered the man walking against traffic, still nude and incoherent. An officer stated, "He couldn’t tell us his name. We suspect intoxication or mental issues."

 

 

 

Believed to be a middle-aged Myanmar national, his identity remains unconfirmed. Police detained the man without trouble, escorting him to Thalang Police Station for further investigation. Authorities are diligently working to contact his employer and verify his immigration status before proceeding with any legal or medical measures.

 

Local social media buzzed with mixed reactions—concern for the man's health and shock at the public nudity. Police have urged the public to report similar incidents and affirmed they are handling the case with proper care, prioritising the man’s well-being while probing for any additional needs, reported The Thaiger.

 

-- 2025-04-17

 

 

[ChipButty]

Could have been sleep walking, 

[JoePai]

5 minutes ago, ChipButty said:

Could have been sleep walking, 

Or maybe he was going to the launderette to collect his clean clothes ?

[rough diamond]

32 minutes ago, JoePai said:

Or maybe he was going to the launderette to collect his clean clothes ?

Where would he have put the receipt/cash?

[KireB]

Maybe it's his birthday.

[Tropicalevo]

3 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

We suspect intoxication or mental issues."

Or drugs.

[NickyLouie]

he like to hang out 

wit his wang out 

 

 

 

[roo860]

'The incident unfolded near a fresh market and the Bangkok Bank branch, sparking discussions among startled onlookers'

 

 

Discussing the size of his John Thomas?🤔

[Harrisfan]

27 is middle aged? They don't live long.

[Harrisfan]

2 hours ago, rough diamond said:

Where would he have put the receipt/cash?

Where the sun don't shine

[scorecard]

3 hours ago, rough diamond said:

Where would he have put the receipt/cash?

Paid in advance when he deposited his clothes for washing.  

[rough diamond]

23 minutes ago, scorecard said:

Paid in advance when he deposited his clothes for washing.  

Read my comment where I asked where the cash OR receipt was.

You would need one or the other!

[watchcat]

14 hours ago, ChipButty said:

Could have been sleep walking, 

 

In the morning  market?

[Grumpy one]

16 hours ago, rough diamond said:

Where would he have put the receipt/cash?

You don't want to know 

[steven100]

17 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

appearing to be between 25 and 30

a good age ....  

[cdemundo]

12 hours ago, rough diamond said:

Read my comment where I asked where the cash OR receipt was.

You would need one or the other!

Glad you insisted on that point.

Might be important later.

[jcmj]

Sure glad they are willing to help him If they find out who his employer is. 

[madone]

odd how much more sympathetic coverage is when it isn't a nekkid white fella

[Burma Bill]

18 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The incident unfolded near a fresh market

 

A meat and two veg market?

[scorecard]

1 hour ago, cdemundo said:

Glad you insisted on that point.

Might be important later.

Maybe it's the strict policy of the laundry shop - pay in advance or no service.

Therefore he knows that the shop staff know he has already paid so they don't check for receipts.

 

I have a friend who runs 3 laundry shops in Pattaya, she insists 'pay in advance or no washing'.

 

(Why? Because in the past she's had big piles of completed laundry (not paid in advance) which were never collected, tourist has moved n, forgot to collect laundry etc.)

[sherwood]

We have a joker in our area who does the same now and again. I have seen him twice in three years, just strolls beside the highway.

The wife says he has been doing it for years.

He must just stop taking his meds??

[Baht Simpson]

18 hours ago, KireB said:

Maybe it's his birthday.

Nice to see someone wearing a suit, even if it's his birthday one. 

[hotchilli]

19 hours ago, rough diamond said:

Where would he have put the receipt/cash?

Round the back in the crease

[Harrisfan]

I think naked is best. Why do we need clothes. Just put wallet in shoulder bag.

[Don Giovanni]

Just another day in Phuket...

 

The Don.

[scorecard]

2 hours ago, Harrisfan said:

I think naked is best. Why do we need clothes. Just put wallet in shoulder bag.

 

The time is probably coming soon where folks will have an implant which can be used for multi purposes including ID and digital banking.

[scorecard]

3 hours ago, Harrisfan said:

I think naked is best. Why do we need clothes. Just put wallet in shoulder bag.

Then you're not really naked. The shoulder bag could probably be used to cover the jewels if needed. 

[rough diamond]

54 minutes ago, scorecard said:

The shoulder bag could probably be used to cover the jewels if needed. 

Can you buy extra large shoulder bags on Lazada?

[scorecard]

31 minutes ago, rough diamond said:

Can you buy extra large shoulder bags on Lazada?

No doubt you can, even body bags.