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Foreign tourists have been filmed engaging in sexual activity inside a tuk-tuk while travelling over Patong Hill in Phuket, prompting widespread criticism online and raising questions about public decency and the island’s image. The incident occurred on the night of 29 January and was captured by a motorist’s dash-cam travelling behind the vehicle. Images later circulated widely on social media, drawing strong reactions from the public.

Images from that footage was shared on 30 January by the Facebook page Phuket Times, which described the incident as involving a foreign couple who removed their clothes and engaged in sexual activity during the journey. According to the post, the couple appeared unconcerned about being seen by the tuk-tuk driver or other road users while crossing Patong Hill in Patong subdistrict, Kathu district, Phuket.

The post included commentary stating that the behaviour escalated during the journey, culminating in explicit sexual activity inside the moving vehicle. The location was identified as a public road commonly used by residents and tourists alike. The incident quickly spread across social media platforms after being reposted in the comments section of the original Facebook post.

Online reaction was swift and divided, with many users condemning the behaviour as inappropriate and damaging to Phuket’s reputation. Some comments took a sarcastic or humorous tone, while others questioned why such behaviour should be tolerated in a public space. Several users raised concerns about the legal implications of engaging in sexual acts in public and whether existing laws were being adequately enforced.

Others focused on the position of the tuk-tuk driver, questioning whether the driver should bear any responsibility or whether they were simply an unwilling witness. The incident added to ongoing public debate about tourist conduct in Phuket and the challenges of balancing an open tourism environment with respect for local norms and laws. No official statement from local authorities had been reported at the time of publication.

It remains unclear whether police or local officials will pursue an investigation or identify those involved in the incident. The case has nonetheless renewed calls from some members of the public for clearer enforcement of public order regulations.

Key Takeaways

• A foreign couple was filmed engaging in sexual activity inside a tuk-tuk on Patong Hill on 29 January.

• Images of the incident were shared by Phuket Times on Facebook on 30 January and spread rapidly online.

• Public reaction ranged from criticism and concern over legality to sarcastic commentary on tourist behaviour.

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Adapted by ASEAN Now from Amarin 2026-01-30

 

 

i am wondering why people do things here in Thailand they never do in their home country... Getr drunk, pee in the sea, no problem but this is just not done.....

More idiots that can´t understand anything. No respect. No dignity. No moral standards. Only severe problems keeping control over themselves when been out drinking and their sexual urges. Pathetic individuals!

4 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

i am wondering why people do things here in Thailand they never do in their home country... Getr drunk, pee in the sea, no problem but this is just not done.....

Too cold to pee in the sea in the UK, drunk or sober.

1 hour ago, BritManToo said:

Too cold to pee in the sea in the UK, drunk or sober.

All creatures pee in the sea. What's wrong with that? 😄

The whole thing looks like a clever Tourist Authority of Thailand marketing ploy to drum up high season tourist arrivals...

6 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

i am wondering why people do things here in Thailand they never do in their home country... Getr drunk...

I belive the Brits call it Doggin...

14 minutes ago, BKKKevin said:

I belive the Brits call it Doggin...

You're barking up the wrong tree there. Dogging is completely different.

6 hours ago, VincentRJ said:

All creatures pee in the sea. What's wrong with that? 😄

Unfortunately, when everyone does it, you get the Patong Bay & Beach experience.

I have a feeling that sex in a tuk tuk is doing the rounds among Russians as a thing to do while on holiday in Thailand.

Yet to be proven that these are Russians of course…..but if I had to lay a bet, that’s where my money would go

14 hours ago, VincentRJ said:

All creatures pee in the sea. What's wrong with that? 😄

So you are a creature...

Again the moral fabric of the nation is threatened. The locals could see this and become perverted and it could end up creating a sex industry. This cannot be allowed to happen.

Keep Thailand pure. Maintain the innocence.

Thailand is considered by the world to be the largest brothel in Asia. So it's no wonder that foreign visitors think they can afford to do everything they would never do in their home country.
Far from home, far from any morality and decency.

A world full of classless jerks. Not a shred of respect.

Who were they actually hurting ? No one. Dash cam perv following and all the pathetic righteous comments on here. Get a grip , get a life people.

23 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Pictures courtesy of Amarin

Foreign tourists have been filmed engaging in sexual activity inside a tuk-tuk while travelling over Patong Hill in Phuket, prompting widespread criticism online and raising questions about public decency and the island’s image. The incident occurred on the night of 29 January and was captured by a motorist’s dash-cam travelling behind the vehicle. Images later circulated widely on social media, drawing strong reactions from the public.

Images from that footage was shared on 30 January by the Facebook page Phuket Times, which described the incident as involving a foreign couple who removed their clothes and engaged in sexual activity during the journey. According to the post, the couple appeared unconcerned about being seen by the tuk-tuk driver or other road users while crossing Patong Hill in Patong subdistrict, Kathu district, Phuket.

The post included commentary stating that the behaviour escalated during the journey, culminating in explicit sexual activity inside the moving vehicle. The location was identified as a public road commonly used by residents and tourists alike. The incident quickly spread across social media platforms after being reposted in the comments section of the original Facebook post.

Online reaction was swift and divided, with many users condemning the behaviour as inappropriate and damaging to Phuket’s reputation. Some comments took a sarcastic or humorous tone, while others questioned why such behaviour should be tolerated in a public space. Several users raised concerns about the legal implications of engaging in sexual acts in public and whether existing laws were being adequately enforced.

Others focused on the position of the tuk-tuk driver, questioning whether the driver should bear any responsibility or whether they were simply an unwilling witness. The incident added to ongoing public debate about tourist conduct in Phuket and the challenges of balancing an open tourism environment with respect for local norms and laws. No official statement from local authorities had been reported at the time of publication.

It remains unclear whether police or local officials will pursue an investigation or identify those involved in the incident. The case has nonetheless renewed calls from some members of the public for clearer enforcement of public order regulations.

Key Takeaways

• A foreign couple was filmed engaging in sexual activity inside a tuk-tuk on Patong Hill on 29 January.

• Images of the incident were shared by Phuket Times on Facebook on 30 January and spread rapidly online.

• Public reaction ranged from criticism and concern over legality to sarcastic commentary on tourist behaviour.

Related stories

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Adapted by ASEAN Now from Amarin 2026-01-30

 

 

They must have both been midgets

22 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

i am wondering why people do things here in Thailand they never do in their home country... Getr drunk, pee in the sea, no problem but this is just not done.....

How do know they don't. I use to enjoy having fun outside the house, at times, many places, whether local, and especially when O&A. Present wife not into it, so no need to ask.

And no, sex in the back of a tuk tuk, taxi, that's not happening.

Always tried to be incognito, but suspect, not always completely out of view, though surely any voyeurist would have to make an effect for a peek, or not. CCTV probably slowed down a lot of that, though not much 25 yrs ago.

Surfside was always a good place at night. Mountain trail, riverside, or on a lake or stream, at waterfalls. You get the idea, outdoor sex is great, something about it, especially if a very light breeze, just adds to it. Life is to be lived.

More concern should be about safety than being seen, but, never a problem with us gun toting sex addicts.

First wife gave me a BJ on a Beech99, unplanned and unexpected, by me anyway. Wondered why she wanted to sit in last row. Fairly empty flight.

22 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

i am wondering why people do things here in Thailand they never do in their home country... Getr drunk, pee in the sea, no problem but this is just not done.....

In Vancouver there is lots and lots of fully naked sex on the beach - in the summer. But unlike people in Thailand, non-participants don’t care too much about it.

Unless I’m shown the video footage, I’m putting on my MAGA cap and calling this FAKE news!

It's getting to be the norm here all this talk about moral decency plus affecting the nice image of Thailand as a great family tourist destination world wide

Come on Pattaya and Phuket are well known as the sin capitals of the world that's why people come here sex bars ect

19 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

More idiots that can´t understand anything. No respect. No dignity. No moral standards.

What about the person filming it and then posting on social media??? What a prince of a person.

Erosion of decency? Can't really erode much further that what has become largely non-existent. Thailand can either come to grips with what they have created, and stop being shocked/complaining about it, or do something to reverse the tide. Of course they will do nothing because that will preserve current tourism numbers. So here we are. Get used to it.

2 hours ago, chuang said:

So you are a creature...

Of course! We are all created, some in a womb, and others by different methods. We humans live mostly on land and pee on land. When we are in the sea, and pee, our urine is just as beneficial to the sea environment as the pee from sea creatures.

There's even evidence that drinking your own urine can have health benefits. A former Indian prime minister, Morarji Desai, is just one example.

However, I admit that if lots of people were to urinate in a small swimming pool, it wouldn't be a pleasant odour. But the sea is vast, and also salty. A few people peeing in such a vast expanse of water is nothing to be concerned about.

23 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

i am wondering why people do things here in Thailand they never do in their home country... Getr drunk, pee in the sea, no problem but this is just not done.....

They think that LOS is a Sex country and can do what they like.

Obviously Not.

On 1/30/2026 at 12:07 PM, ikke1959 said:

i am wondering why people do things here in Thailand they never do in their home country... Getr drunk, pee in the sea, no problem but this is just not done.....

That's why they come here - so they can get away with stuff like little kids hiding from their parents, and lets include smoking inside restaurants while people are eating, which is disgusting as well as illegal here but rarely enforced except voluntarily by the property managers.

Another onlyfans losers.

As a stage 4 prostate cancer struggler i say seize the day and have as much fun as possible, only hope that they tipped the driver well.

1 hour ago, 10baht said:

What about the person filming it and then posting on social media??? What a prince of a person.

Yes, the person actually is! They should learn to show respect for the culture and laws when they visit a foreign country. Seems like that´s the only way to teach them.

The bloke in the car behind that was filming it couldn't believe his luck free porn on the way home

3 hours ago, KhunLA said:

How do know they don't. I use to enjoy having fun outside the house, at times, many places, whether local, and especially when O&A. Present wife not into it, so no need to ask.

And no, sex in the back of a tuk tuk, taxi, that's not happening.

Always tried to be incognito, but suspect, not always completely out of view, though surely any voyeurist would have to make an effect for a peek, or not. CCTV probably slowed down a lot of that, though not much 25 yrs ago.

Surfside was always a good place at night. Mountain trail, riverside, or on a lake or stream, at waterfalls. You get the idea, outdoor sex is great, something about it, especially if a very light breeze, just adds to it. Life is to be lived.

More concern should be about safety than being seen, but, never a problem with us gun toting sex addicts.

First wife gave me a BJ on a Beech99, unplanned and unexpected, by me anyway. Wondered why she wanted to sit in last row. Fairly empty flight.

Did you write for Penthouse or Ribald. I can read and feel that your mind totally enjoys this perverted sex?