A group of eight foreign tourists, believed to be Russian nationals, sparked widespread criticism after being filmed engaging in inappropriate behaviour in the sea off Pattaya beach in the early hours of 6 May 2026. The incident, which reportedly lasted nearly an hour, drew attention from bystanders and has raised concerns.

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The video, shared online by the page “Tok Muek Pattaya Wan Jeab”, shows four couples entering the water near Soi 13/4 along Pattaya Beach Road. Witnesses initially thought the group was swimming, but later observed behaviour described as sexually explicit, despite repeated shouted verbal warnings from onlookers.

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According to a 44-year-old witness, identified as Mr Mon, the incident occurred between around 03:00. He stated the group appeared intoxicated and openly embraced, kissed, and engaged in acts resembling intercourse in the water, while other tourists and locals recorded videos and attempted to intervene.

Mr Mon said the group ignored repeated attempts to stop them and continued their actions without regard for those nearby. He added that one couple eventually left the scene after noticing they were being filmed, while the others remained before eventually leaving without confrontation.

The footage has since circulated widely on social media, prompting strong public reaction. Many critics have described the behaviour as inappropriate in a public setting and damaging to Thailand’s reputation, particularly as similar incidents involving foreign tourists have reportedly occurred in the past.

Authorities have not yet confirmed whether any laws were broken but have begun reviewing the incident. Officials are expected to determine if legal action is warranted and consider measures to improve oversight and maintain order along the beach during late-night hours.

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Adapted by ASEAN Now SiamChon 7 May 2026

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Poor Mr. Mon... he was so offended he watched them for 'nearly an hour' just to make sure he had enough evidence for his complaint.

Will Mr Mon be charged with sending lewd material online?

Obviously some Rusians preferring to make love not war!

Thailand wanted 'em - now they've got 'em!!!.

This pervert Mr Mon is lucky the didn't get his butt kicked and phone thrown in the water.

Wandering around at 3 am perhaps hoping to catch some couples making the beast with two backs?

Russians brave and/or foolish: I wouldn't want any of that Pattaya water getting into my privates as a result of being frisky. Ear infections are bad enough as it is...

Cool live show! Should be 365 mights a week with prizes for best ride

This epidemic of Thai outrage deserves no consideration.

"behaviour described as sexually explicit [DID YOU SEE IT IN OR NOT?],

despite repeated shouted verbal warnings from onlookers [THEY MAY HAVE BEEN CHEERING FOR ALL WE KNOW].

And what the hell were all these people doing on the beach at 3am?!?

4 hours ago, NONG CHOK said:

Will Mr Mon be charged with sending lewd material online?

Surely he should be charged with bringing Pattaya into disrepute online, bad for tourism and the image of Thailand !!

While it's not good behaviour, it makes me smile that those claiming to be offended hang around and video the scene rather than moving along.

I get a case of the heeby jeebies even thinking about getting it on in that water. Especially after dark when they let loose the sewage.

I hope their shots are up to date.

Is no one going to criticize these Russian bums?

The readers of this news channel are so critical of Thais and Thailand - all the time. If you are located in Thailand, one wonders why you stay. Go back to your own country and moan about that.

19 hours ago, sambum said:

Obviously some Rusians preferring to make love not war!

Thailand wanted 'em - now they've got 'em!!!.

Yes but in that yukky water in Pattaya bay!

10 hours ago, jacko45k said:

Yes but in that yukky water in Pattaya bay!

Maybe no worse than the water in the trenches? :-) Besides, a lot of Russkies act like animals anyway - wich is obvious from the post!