Phuket Locals Call for Action Over Foreign Man Begging

Phuket Locals Call for Action Over Foreign Man Begging With Child

Residents in Patong are urging authorities to respond after a foreign man was filmed begging for money while walking with a young child believed to be his son. The footage, shared online on May 5, showed the man approaching tourists and tuk-tuk drivers along Thaweewong Road. Local workers and business operators said the behaviour made people uncomfortable in one of Phuket’s busiest tourist areas. Social media users claimed they had seen similar incidents before and raised concerns about the area’s image. The public reaction has centred on the need for official intervention, particularly because a child was involved.