Tourists Criticised Over Suggestive Tuk-Tuk Behaviour in Phuket

Two foreign tourist couples have attracted online criticism after being filmed behaving provocatively on a moving tuk-tuk in Phuket. A Facebook post claimed the group were spanking, straddling and filming each other while travelling through the province. The footage and images circulated widely, with many social media users saying the conduct was inappropriate in public and damaging to Phuket’s tourism image. Some commenters called for tougher penalties, higher fines and possible travel bans for visitors who behave disrespectfully. Authorities had not confirmed whether the tourists had been identified or whether any formal action would be taken.