Naked Foreigner Disrupts Pattaya Traffic

The transcription below features news stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia, hosted by Alex and Jay on Good Morning Thailand. This episode covers a series of incidents involving foreigners misbehaving in Phuket, Pattaya, and Bangkok, a deadly tropical storm striking the Philippines, and later, highlights from a major Formula 1 STEM racing event that recently wrapped up at a Bangkok hotel.

1. Naked Foreigner Disrupts Pattaya Traffic
A naked foreign man caused chaos at a busy Pattaya intersection, pounding on cars and shouting toward the sun. Police detained him after he refused to answer questions and sent him to the hospital for evaluation. The bizarre scene raised concerns over erratic behaviour in Thailand’s tourist zones.

2. Phuket Expat Draws Backlash for Roadside Push-Ups
A viral video shows a foreign man doing push-ups on a traffic island in Phuket. Thai netizens slammed him for ignoring traffic laws and public safety. His stunt could lead to charges under the Land Transport Act and Criminal Law for obstructing traffic.

3. Foreign Boater Threatens Locals off Phuket Coast
A foreign man and his son allegedly claimed a public mooring buoy near Koh Hey as their own and threatened local boat drivers with a knife. The buoy was meant to protect coral and manage traffic. Local operators filmed the altercation and urged officials to step in.

4. Three Indian Nationals Arrested for Assault in Pattaya
Police arrested three Indian men for attacking a fellow Indian at a Pattaya restaurant on October 17. The fight reportedly broke out over a female colleague. The victim suffered a head wound requiring seven stitches. One suspect remains on the run.

5. Nigerian Man Caught in Bangkok Drug Raid
Police raided a nightclub in Bangkok’s Ratchaprarop area around 5 a.m. and arrested a Nigerian man with 12 grams of cocaine. His Thai wife fled the scene. Out of 127 patrons tested, 22 were positive for drugs. Officers also seized meth, a car, and charged the club manager for running an unlicensed venue.

6. Tropical Storm Fengshen Hits Philippines, Kills Weather Tracker
Tropical Storm Fengshen battered the central Philippines with floods and strong winds, killing a weather tracker during field monitoring. The storm cut power, submerged homes, and disrupted transport. Authorities warned of landslides and urged residents in low-lying areas to evacuate.

7. Chinese Tourist Stabs Pattaya Officer with Pen
A drunk Chinese tourist stabbed a Pattaya law enforcement officer in the hand using a pen taken from the officer’s shirt. The 35–40-year-old suspect was detained after resisting arrest. He faces up to one year in prison for attacking an officer on duty.

8. Formula 1 STEM Racing Finals Conclude in Bangkok
The F1 in Schools 2025 Thailand Finals wrapped up at the Grand Richmond Hotel in Bangkok. Student teams from across the country designed and raced miniature F1-style cars, applying engineering and teamwork skills. Organisers praised the event for inspiring youth innovation and STEM learning.