Phuket TikToker Draws Backlash Over Checkpoint-Dodging Advice

Phuket TikToker Draws Backlash Over Checkpoint-Dodging Advice

A foreign TikToker in Phuket faced criticism after a video circulated online showing him giving advice on how riders could avoid police checkpoints. The clip reportedly included suggestions such as turning around, taking side routes, and timing travel around checkpoint hours he claimed were common. He was also heard making disparaging remarks about Thai police, which intensified the negative response online. Alongside the controversial comments, he also told viewers to wear helmets and carry an international driving licence while claiming he could help people obtain one through direct messages. The reaction centred on both the tone of the remarks and the fact that the video appeared to encourage evasion of traffic enforcement.