Photo via Facebook/ Phuket Times ภูเก็ตไทม์

 

A foreign man sparked outrage after he spat on an unsuspecting couple dining at a Phuket restaurant. The incident, captured on CCTV and shared on the Phuket Times Facebook page, shows the man approaching the couple and spitting on them without any apparent reason. The restaurant owner, who released the footage on November 14, urged authorities to take action against such behavior.

 

The altercation happened without any prior interaction, surprising the couple who had never met the assailant. The attacker, dressed in a grey T-shirt and black trousers, also grabbed a box of tissues from the restaurant before leaving. Recognizing the incident's impact on tourism, the restaurant owner stressed the importance of protecting well-behaved tourists and penalizing troublemakers.

 

Thai netizens reacted strongly, recounting their encounters with the man. Several mentioned previous incidents, including an unprovoked assault on a tourist at a Central Phuket mall. Although he was initially arrested, he was soon released, raising concerns about his mental health. Many urged officials to evaluate his condition to ensure the safety of locals and tourists alike.

 

Authorities have yet to take decisive action, but public opinion suggests increasing frustration with similar occurrences. Recently, Kuwaiti tourists previously faced consequences in Phuket after attacking and spitting on a lifeguard. They formally apologized and compensated the victim, indicating that such incidents are not isolated, reported The Thaiger.

 

 

Key Takeaways

• A foreign tourist spat on a couple in Phuket, prompting public outrage.
• Past incidents involving the same man led to calls for assessing his mental health.
• Similar cases have seen offenders apologize and compensate victims.

 

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47 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

The attacker, dressed in a grey T-shirt and black trousers, also grabbed a box of tissues from the restaurant before leaving.

Spitters typically don’t use tissues, perhaps it was a misunderstanding and the guy sneezed, grabbed the tissues for snot removal.

deport this disgusting indidual

Phuket is sadly full of ignorant tourists.  I will not return!  

Maybe said tourist identifies as an alpaca and needs to be sent off to a zoo.

 

I wonder if his mates call him Long John Saliva as he was the spitting image of his dad.

I wonder if the couple were Israeli and the spitter was not?

"f you bitch" looks like a Basketball American.

That man has a serious mental issue. He should be arrested ASAP and deported.

Pure arrogance. Spit and steal. I have no time for this woke nonsense about mental health. This is what happens when you catch and release this self-entitled narcissitic individual. He coontinues to cause problems with impunity

About par for its culture

Keep trying that and see how long it is before end up in hospital 👍

20 hours ago, smedly said:

deport this disgusting indidual

Agreed

Dirty, disgusting POS. I hope he tries it on with the wrong person and someone gives him a good slap. I wonder what he was listening to through those headphones. Doubt it was mindfulness music. 

HIV test him. maybe he thinks he can pass it in that way.

Total ignorance, I'm betting on a Nigerian bushman.

TAT is worried about the drop of tourism. Phuket is struggling and this is just another example of what people can see on the internet. Another scumbag that needs to be made an example of. Humiliate him, blacklist and deport him. Send a message that bad behaviour is not tolerated and will be dealt with severely.

Foreigners ùsed to have a good image and be respected iñ Thailand. People like thìs rùinèd that.

22 hours ago, novacova said:

Spitters typically don’t use tissues, perhaps it was a misunderstanding and the guy sneezed, grabbed the tissues for snot removal.

Only a moron will say that..

5 minutes ago, chuang said:

Only a moron will say that..

Well that was moronic. Wonder how many times sneeze snot been blown in your food while waiting for the meal…

He is as drunk as the lords!

some "believers" spit on women who dress immodestly (I will not mention their religion)

On 11/14/2025 at 4:03 PM, snoop1130 said:

Photo via Facebook/ Phuket Times ภูเก็ตไทม์

 

A foreign man sparked outrage after he spat on an unsuspecting couple dining at a Phuket restaurant. The incident, captured on CCTV and shared on the Phuket Times Facebook page, shows the man approaching the couple and spitting on them without any apparent reason. The restaurant owner, who released the footage on November 14, urged authorities to take action against such behavior.

 

The altercation happened without any prior interaction, surprising the couple who had never met the assailant. The attacker, dressed in a grey T-shirt and black trousers, also grabbed a box of tissues from the restaurant before leaving. Recognizing the incident's impact on tourism, the restaurant owner stressed the importance of protecting well-behaved tourists and penalizing troublemakers.

 

Thai netizens reacted strongly, recounting their encounters with the man. Several mentioned previous incidents, including an unprovoked assault on a tourist at a Central Phuket mall. Although he was initially arrested, he was soon released, raising concerns about his mental health. Many urged officials to evaluate his condition to ensure the safety of locals and tourists alike.

 

Authorities have yet to take decisive action, but public opinion suggests increasing frustration with similar occurrences. Recently, Kuwaiti tourists previously faced consequences in Phuket after attacking and spitting on a lifeguard. They formally apologized and compensated the victim, indicating that such incidents are not isolated, reported The Thaiger.

 

 

Key Takeaways

• A foreign tourist spat on a couple in Phuket, prompting public outrage.
• Past incidents involving the same man led to calls for assessing his mental health.
• Similar cases have seen offenders apologize and compensate victims.

 

Related Stories

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  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-11-14

 

 

Nigerian coke dealer gone feral!

Pooket certainly does attract some ****heads now.  Lived there for many years . When it was a nice place. I refuse to visit the place now even though I still have many friends there

2 hours ago, Frankie baby said:

Total ignorance, I'm betting on a Nigerian bushman.

did you hear him speak? Must be an American.

These are the "quality" tourists Thailand gives free entry and loves to attract...but on the other hand the immigration rules will harass and fuss over the quality foreigners like those who own property on free or leasehold. 

5 hours ago, Suetape said:

Phuket is sadly full of ignorant tourists.  I will not return!  

 

I stopped returning there in 2008. Had enough even then and despite the diving. In my experience the worst destination in Thailand. Not worth it unless you live there permanently and know the sweet zones.

 

Mind you my last visit to Pattaya, a place I used to really enjoy, showed me that it has also gone dreadfully downhill. I'll give it one more shot.

 

And yes, you're right - noone'll miss me 555 ... 

On 11/14/2025 at 4:03 PM, snoop1130 said:

Thai netizens reacted strongly, recounting their encounters with the man. Several mentioned previous incidents, including an unprovoked assault on a tourist at a Central Phuket mall. Although he was initially arrested, he was soon released, raising concerns about his mental health.

Why has he not previously been deported??

8 hours ago, Freddy42OZ said:

I wonder if the couple were Israeli and the spitter was not?

WTF has that got to do with it you 🤡 he’s an animal the dirty ****

That's not how you do it. This is. Chinese spit fighting.