Picture courtesy of Phuket News

 

A shocking video capturing a clash between ladyboys on Patong’s Soi Bangla has gone viral, causing a stir among tourists and locals alike.

 

The footage, shared on a Facebook page dedicated to Phuket news, shows the heated altercation taking place in the bustling tourist area, drawing widespread concern about the impact on Phuket's image as a prime travel destination. Attribution of blame and a call for stricter law enforcement have dominated discourse following the incident.

 

The video was posted on the โหดจัง จังหวัดภูเก็ต Facebook page, quickly drawing attention for the chaotic behaviour captured on one of Phuket's most famous streets.

 

While the exact cause of the disagreement remains unclear, the video shows two individuals engaged in a physical brawl, surrounded by onlookers amidst the nightlife district. It's triggered a flood of commentary online, with worries mounting over how such incidents might tarnish the reputation of this popular holiday spot.

 

Concerns are rife, with many fearing these scenes could skew perceptions of tourist-friendly Phuket. Comments flooded in with one user lamenting, “This kind of behaviour is not what Phuket stands for. Outsiders might think poorly of us due to actions like these.” Others emphasised the detrimental effect on local businesses and the livelihoods dependent on a solid tourist trade.

 

Yet, amid the criticism, a significant number of reactions called for a balanced approach. While some demand immediate, stringent law enforcement, others stressed the importance of distinguishing the actions of individuals from a broader community.

 

A recurring sentiment urged that equality should be maintained, even as authorities address specific misconducts. As one user said, “Let’s tackle this issue by focusing on individuals, not entire groups.”

 

As the video circulates widely, the pressure mounts on local authorities to address public concerns effectively. How Patong's law enforcement agencies choose to respond remains a topic of intense interest as residents and tourists await decisive action. The incident highlights the delicate balance between maintaining order and respecting diverse communities in one of Thailand’s top tourist destinations.

 

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  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-05-03

 

 

my dear... Hit gently or else all that fillers and botox and silicone will shift... making face and body awkward... 

Shocking.  Never been more shocked in my life.   Saturday Super Scary Sensational Satisying Shocker.   What will tomorrow bring?    

One of them actually knows how to throw kicks and punches.

1 hour ago, webfact said:

with worries mounting over how such incidents might tarnish the reputation of this popular holiday spot.

Heck, people will pay to see this!

I see a new source of revenue if someone would build an indoor venue for, say five-on-five ladyboy fights!

At least everybody would be paid for getting their effeminate arses kicked.

Lol - if you read the news (especially on this site) - almost everything that happens in Phuket is "damaging it's image" and "tarnishing it's reputation".

Ladyboys fighting.

Naked foreigners on the street (literally ON the street).

Foreigners falling from balconies.

Foreigners fighting in the streets.

It's a howl how many people seem to think that the "free 60 day Visa Exemption stamp" is to blame for most of those problems.

As if they wouldn't happen if people only got a 30 day stamp on arrival. Like they used to for what, 30 years before it was bumped up to 60 days ?

I can just imagine all the thugs and scousers and petty criminals in Europe, North America and Australia planning their holidays to places they think they can get away with their antics and avoiding Thailand because they'd only get a free 30 day stamp instead of 60 days.

(Apparently some seem to think that 30 days isn't enough time to properly plan and execute drunken mayhem in tourist hot spots like Phuket and Pattaya.)

Cock fighting is legal I thought ?? 🤔

They can be such bitches.😀

they should have ladyboy mud-wrestling

 

they're nasty pieces of work when things don't go their way ... 

 

 

What's the shocking part?? Ladyboys fighting with someone is about as shocking as an Isaan lady eating Som tam with extra plara shot. 

I see someone on the right of the picture above has pulled up a chair to better watch the "entertainment".........

Phuket has now overtaken Pattaya as the bad boy of Thailand!

25 minutes ago, Quentin Zen said:

Shocking.  Never been more shocked in my life.   Saturday Super Scary Sensational Satisying Shocker.   What will tomorrow bring?    

The "REMATCH"! Come early to get a ringside seat. Ladies and gentlemen (and others...) place your bets! 

Loser available to take home at a discount! 💰 

The daily input from the Ladyboy front; it seems that this is all much more interesting than all those historic sites and beautiful national parks ......... me thinks? 

 

3 minutes ago, kwan said:

Phuket has now overtaken Pattaya as the bad boy of Thailand!

Damn! That'll mean rearranging my planned trip to Pattaya! 

1 minute ago, Sydebolle said:

The daily input from the Ladyboy front; it seems that this is all much more interesting than all those historic sites and beautiful national parks ......... me thinks? 

 

At least you don't get charged x 10 to attend unlike the parks! 

Together with all the other dramas including those of foreigners do they see why tourism dropping.

Cocks in Frocks Bitch Slapping each other, better than the wrestling on tv in the 70's 

Pay to view will make a bundle 

20 minutes ago, Kerryd said:

can just imagine all the thugs and scousers and petty criminals in Europe, North America and Australia planning their holidays to places they think they can get away with their..

That's pretty prejudiced against the thugs, petty criminals etc. bringing them down to the level of a Scouser! ..

Its Friday night & time to fight - Itsss show Time ?

Just one of many brawls in Phuket/Pattaya these days they should provide gumshields when you get off the plane, both places are now scumbag ridden cesspits

2 hours ago, webfact said:

drawing widespread concern about the impact on Phuket's image as a prime travel destination.

What image... every-man and his dog worldwide know what Thailand has to offer...

2 hours ago, webfact said:

The video was posted on the โหดจัง จังหวัดภูเก็ต Facebook page, quickly drawing attention for the chaotic behaviour captured on one of Phuket's most famous streets.

In-famous streets

I watched the video, and I think someone has made a mistake. These look like regular ladies to me. 😮 

51 minutes ago, Quentin Zen said:

Shocking.  Never been more shocked in my life.   Saturday Super Scary Sensational Satisying Shocker.   What will tomorrow bring?    

More free entertainment.

37 minutes ago, ronster said:

Cock fighting is legal I thought ?? 🤔

Post ops?

True drama queens.  The attention begets more attention getting activities. The more you report this, the more they will give you something to report.

Just now, Cabradelmar said:

True drama queens.  The attention begets more attention getting activities. The more you report this, the more they will give you something to report.

 

I agree, but if they don't keep reporting it, it will be a slow news day -  and we will just get more of 'What Donald did next'.

Nothing new, except the laughs.

 with worries mounting over how such incidents might tarnish the reputation of this popular holiday spot.

Patong's reputation was in the gutter long before this event.

It's good to see this forum has reverted back to the correct term ' Ladyboys' instead of the ludicrous PC/woke transsexuals etc.

Simple solution, change perception from "tourist-friendly Phuket" to "testosterone-friendly Phuket".  Come on Aseannow forum members let's show some love and understanding. From the famous Cindy Lauper song, "Boys just want to have fun".