British man arrested after Phuket traffic-island stunt

British Man Arrested for Traffic Island Stunt, Indecency and Yaba Use in Phuket

In Phuket, a British man was arrested after performing a dangerous and lewd stunt at a busy intersection. The man climbed onto a traffic island in the middle of rush‑hour traffic and engaged in indecent behaviour, allegedly while under the influence of yaba (methamphetamine). Motorists stopped to film the scene as the man’s actions disrupted traffic flow and posed a significant safety risk to himself and others. Police arrived quickly, detained him and conducted a field sobriety check, which indicated drug influence. A search revealed yaba tablets in his possession. The suspect faces multiple charges, including public indecency, drug possession, and disrupting traffic. He was taken to the local station for processing, and authorities have reiterated their zero‑tolerance stance on drug offences and dangerous public stunts. The case has drawn social media attention, with commenters decrying the behaviour and calling for stronger measures to protect road users and pedestrians.