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A video of a foreign tourist floating on a rubber ring down a flooded Bangla Road in Phuket has gone viral, capturing both amusement and concern on Thai social media. The incident comes amid heavy rains from tropical storm Fengshen, causing floodwaters to reach ankle level on the popular tourist street. As the video circulated, it brought attention to the ongoing challenges faced by local authorities in managing annual flooding in tourist areas.

 

The video, shared by a Thai man on Facebook on October 23, shows the foreign tourist laughing, dancing, and spinning in the floodwater, drawing a mix of reactions. Some viewers found humor in the scene, while others were worried about the hygiene of the floodwaters. Criticism also emerged, targeting local officials for their perceived inability to prevent flooding in key tourist locations such as Bangla Road.

 

This event highlights the broader issue of flooding in Phuket, with heavy rainfall anticipated in the region from October 23 to October 26, as reported by the Thai Meteorological Department. Governor Sarayut Srikrueanet personally inspected the situation at Bang Yai Canal, which has seen water levels spill onto nearby roads. The governor’s inspection aimed at assessing flood preparedness and the capacity to manage water overflow in light of rising sea levels.

 

By October 24, authorities expect floodwaters to diminish provided no further rain occurs. Despite this assurance, videos continue to capture the struggles of tourists wading through flooded streets and being evacuated from hotels. These instances serve as a stark reminder of the unpredictable nature of weather-related challenges facing travelers in Thailand.

 

 

Key Takeaways

• A viral video shows a foreign tourist enjoying floodwaters in Phuket.
• Heavy rains from tropical storm Fengshen cause widespread flooding.
• Phuket's local authorities face criticism for recurring flood issues.

 

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  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-10-24

 

 

No better fun than playing is sewer water  

Nothing special, every year the same.

The only time there was a bit more water was during the tsunami, when even our car in the car park was flooded. We were on the boat in Pang Nga Bay and didn't notice anything.

The netizens are worried about the pollution of floodwaters?? It comes from their sewers...and the lack of prevention flooding by the Government.. Maybe they could worry more about that

13 minutes ago, ikke1959 said:

The netizens are worried about the pollution of floodwaters?? It comes from their sewers...and the lack of prevention flooding by the Government.. Maybe they could worry more about that

 The only effective prevention for a place like Patong would be to tear down several areas and to restore the wetlands that used to effectively hold the water. Not going to happen.  The land is controlled by a small group of families and they won't agree. The leaseholders won't agree either. Building sewage ditches won't help either because the a large part of Patong is at a sea level of 2-10 meters.  There are several natural streams that run through Patong, and they have been covered over and the stream's natural path obstructed. The Bangla Road area is completely built up and mostly paved over. There is nowhere for the ground water to go or drain to.

10 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

The netizens are worried about the pollution of floodwaters?? It comes from their sewers...and the lack of prevention flooding by the Government.. Maybe they could worry more about that

Come on! They are showing concern now. They always show concern when something like this happens... Then they spend money on meetings and planning and later do nothing or what they do does not make any difference. 

19 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Photo via Facebook/ ตี๋ เถ่าแก่น้อย

 

A video of a foreign tourist floating on a rubber ring down a flooded Bangla Road in Phuket has gone viral, capturing both amusement and concern on Thai social media. The incident comes amid heavy rains from tropical storm Fengshen, causing floodwaters to reach ankle level on the popular tourist street. As the video circulated, it brought attention to the ongoing challenges faced by local authorities in managing annual flooding in tourist areas.

 

The video, shared by a Thai man on Facebook on October 23, shows the foreign tourist laughing, dancing, and spinning in the floodwater, drawing a mix of reactions. Some viewers found humor in the scene, while others were worried about the hygiene of the floodwaters. Criticism also emerged, targeting local officials for their perceived inability to prevent flooding in key tourist locations such as Bangla Road.

 

This event highlights the broader issue of flooding in Phuket, with heavy rainfall anticipated in the region from October 23 to October 26, as reported by the Thai Meteorological Department. Governor Sarayut Srikrueanet personally inspected the situation at Bang Yai Canal, which has seen water levels spill onto nearby roads. The governor’s inspection aimed at assessing flood preparedness and the capacity to manage water overflow in light of rising sea levels.

 

By October 24, authorities expect floodwaters to diminish provided no further rain occurs. Despite this assurance, videos continue to capture the struggles of tourists wading through flooded streets and being evacuated from hotels. These instances serve as a stark reminder of the unpredictable nature of weather-related challenges facing travelers in Thailand.

 

 

Key Takeaways

• A viral video shows a foreign tourist enjoying floodwaters in Phuket.
• Heavy rains from tropical storm Fengshen cause widespread flooding.
• Phuket's local authorities face criticism for recurring flood issues.

 

Related stories:

Thailand Faces Flood Crisis Amid Crime Crackdowns and Regional

Anutin Leads Ministers to Aid Flood Victims in Ayutthaya

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-10-24

 

 

 

Seems like good fun.

 

Flood it Patong.

 

99% of the rest of the island, no flood water.

 

I am over the mountain in Kathu, Kathu, not a puddle in sight, it is a shame as it is good fun driving through a few inches of water now and then.

 

The best part of the year in Phuket is the rainy season, Mid May to the first week of November. 

 

 

19 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

As the video circulated, it brought attention to the ongoing challenges faced by local authorities in managing annual flooding in tourist areas.

Being their main entertainment road it's appalling, maybe a hit in the revenue pocket might spur them into doing something

Where on earth did they drag this particular "tourist" from?

 

4 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

Being their main entertainment road it's appalling, maybe a hit in the revenue pocket might spur them into doing something

 

It is not the main entertainment road.

 

Phuket is a third the size of Greater London in area, a street a few hundred meters long is not the main entertainment road, there are thousand of them.

 

Most people go to thousands of restaurant and other venues across the island, Bangla road is a very small part of the tourist industry in Phuket. 

 

I go there maybe twice a year and I only live 10kms away, there are many other things to do in Phuket.

 

Patong is a small part of Phuket. 

 

 

6 minutes ago, blazes said:

Where on earth did they drag this particular "tourist" from?

 

 

Not from misery land I suppose. 😃

Hope they had their jabs.

If I were there when Bangla floods, and felt like playing in the water like a 5yo, I woulsn't be worried by sewage.

I would remember when a British tourist was electrocuted by a live wire on a post when he was in ankle deep water 

36 minutes ago, blazes said:

Where on earth did they drag this particular "tourist" from?

 

Just a guess, its a Brit???  maybe the tattoos?😅

Look at me.What a tit.

Just now, Smokey and the Bandit said:

Just a guess, its a Brit???  maybe the tattoos?😅

Certainly not a Yank.

Not fat enough.

A other tourist attraction in Thailand 

Welcome to tourists rubber rings provided free 

My feet itch if I walk through a puddle in rain season and can't wash the dirty water immediately, god knows what playing in the water will do, open sores, water in anus or urethra holes, getting in ears nose throat and eyes will likely create all sorts of problems

The guy is a dumbass. 

They don't get out very much in Europe do they. 

58 minutes ago, Keeenok Powell said:

Certainly not a Yank.

Not fat enough.

It's not a Brit so closed up European probably from the north.

...and then he'll blame some restaurant when he ends up with gastroenteritis.

Typical pic of a westerner meat head , what is it with the youngster's in the west over the last 10 years and ramming juice into their butt cheeks.  They  will pay for it in later years and I mean long before their 50’s! Anyway floods …….who cares

17 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

The netizens are worried about the pollution of floodwaters?? It comes from their sewers...and the lack of prevention flooding by the Government.. Maybe they could worry more about that

there are 1.57 billion cows in the world and they all have a dump at least once a day

3 hours ago, Jiggo said:

Hope they had their jabs.

They will  require. more than jabs if they get a good dose of Leptospirosis and don't get treatment quick enough.

We have had 24 deaths in the Philippines since August 2025 flooding period 

5 hours ago, JamesPhuket10 said:

 

Seems like good fun.

 

Flood it Patong.

 

99% of the rest of the island, no flood water.

 

I am over the mountain in Kathu, Kathu, not a puddle in sight, it is a shame as it is good fun driving through a few inches of water now and then.

 

The best part of the year in Phuket is the rainy season, Mid May to the first week of November. 

 

 

 

Ain't seen much rain in Samui until the last couple of days. I thought rainy season was mainly October/November, although officially it starts in Mid May?

 

I think most tourists would disagree with you regarding "The best part of the year in Phuket is the rainy season" I think that they mostly come to Thailand expecting a bit of sunshine!!! 🙂 

Dirtiest, sewage and bacteria infested water you can get! Pure stupidity to bath or even walk in it!

Just one tiny cut on his skin and hello and welcome nasty infection.  

On 10/24/2025 at 9:42 PM, ikke1959 said:

The netizens are worried about the pollution of floodwaters?? It comes from their sewers...and the lack of prevention flooding by the Government.. Maybe they could worry more about that

Just give him a rabies shot 

So just one nutter then, Russian ?