A group of foreign tourists were filmed fighting in Phuket's Bangla Road area at around 2am on 22 July, following a drinking session in Patong.

The footage, posted by the Phuket Times page on 22 July, shows the tourists exchanging punches in Soi Bangla, Patong subdistrict, Kathu district. The clip quickly attracted widespread attention and was heavily shared online.

Phuket Times captioned the video: "Exciting sports footage, Bangla Stadium. After 2am last night, fighting among themselves," using hashtags for tourists, foreigners, Patong and Phuket.

Fight breaks out after drinking

According to the report, the confrontation began after the foreign tourists had been drinking together and were intoxicated. They then became involved in an argument and fight in the middle of Soi Bangla.

Bangla Road is one of Phuket's best-known nightlife areas, particularly busy in the early hours with tourists, bar staff, residents and transport drivers moving through the pedestrian zone.

Picture courtesy of Komchadluek

For foreigners living in Phuket or visiting Patong, the footage is a reminder that late-night drinking disputes can escalate quickly in crowded entertainment areas. Visitors are generally best advised to avoid becoming involved in confrontations, move away from disturbances and seek help from venue security or police if necessary.

Online comments call it "Bangla Stadium"

Thai social-media users responded with a mixture of jokes and criticism about the image of the resort area.

Several referred to the street as "Bangla Stadium", with one commenter describing it as a meeting place for a fierce test of strength. Others joked that organisers should put up a ring and add music for the show.

Another comment compared the fight to temple fair boxing in the middle of a walking street, asking why those involved had not gone to one of Bangla's existing boxing venues. Other users called the area "Arena Street".

While much of the online reaction was light-hearted, some comments reflected concern about the reputation of Patong, one of Thailand's most internationally recognised tourism destinations.

Video courtesy of Phuketinsta

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And there's the difference for all to see. Pigs don't turn into men when they get drunk!

They’ve mistaken Soi Bangla for the UFC weigh-in. 🤦‍♂️🥊

It's my whore. No, it's my whore. Let's fight over the whore

Looks like they were enjoying it.I quite like scraps like that when everyone ends up smiling.

Nothing good ever happens after 1:00 AM.

Also, they were concerned about the reputation of Patong? Seriously?

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Silly tourists!

Don't they know Zurich is the place to be 😄

Something like this happens all over the world at every folk festival. Wherever the alcohol flows. Nothing out of the ordinary...

They could at least have used their man-bags as weapons !

I was in Phuket last year and the island is now one big garbage heap, people seem to keep on traveling to Phuket but it was such a pale shadow of what it was when I was last there 10 years ago. It was absolutely infested with low end Malaysians, Arabs, Indians and especially the spectacularly unpleasant Russians, no thanks I never need to go back.

The traffic was an abomination, everything was overpriced, Bangla Road was utterly horrific with barely an attractive woman in sight, and the entire place just reeked.

Many married families with children will see this going on and decide Thailand is not the place to be for a holiday

Where you can't walk in tourist areas like Phuket and Pattaya to name a few with tourists under the influence of alcohol causing problems to others fighting and causing Havoc

There are safer countries nearby to visit

55 minutes ago, SiSePuede419 said:

Silly tourists!

Don't they know Zurich is the place to be 😄

They’re not American, they’re European or another. Easy to spot as they all have man purses.

3 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

I was in Phuket last year and the island is now one big garbage heap, people seem to keep on traveling to Phuket but it was such a pale shadow of what it was when I was last there 10 years ago. It was absolutely infested with low end Malaysians, Arabs, Indians and especially the spectacularly unpleasant Russians, no thanks I never need to go back.

The traffic was an abomination, everything was overpriced, Bangla Road was utterly horrific with barely an attractive woman in sight, and the entire place just reeked.

Yeah, .......but apart from that ,,,,,😁

"A group of foreign tourists were filmed fighting in Phuket's Bangla Road area at around 2am on 22 July, following a drinking session in Patong."

Just another Tuesday for Phuket's Bangla Road.

I see girls with purses fighting. That is all. I am not sure those "Beta Boys" can fight their way out of paper bag.

13 minutes ago, novacova said:

They’re not American, they’re European or another. Easy to spot as they all have man purses.

Yes....that is for sure...although some pretentious Americans are now starting to get purses...and Andrew Tate is a great example.

1 hour ago, SiSePuede419 said:

Silly tourists!

Don't they know Zurich is the place to be 😄

Why are you having an issue with Americans? Did some American dude take your "GF" here in Thailand and showed her a better time.

31 minutes ago, shackleton said:

Many married families with children will see this going on and decide Thailand is not the place to be for a holiday

32 minutes ago, shackleton said:

There are safer countries nearby to visit

Vietnam experiencing record tourism.

2025 saw a 20.4% increase on 2024, and 2026 already expected to break 2025's record.

https://vietnamnet.vn/en/vietnam-s-tourism-hits-all-time-high-with-21-2-million-international-arrivals-2479612.html

Twasnt a fight ladyboys having a dust up

Dumbo's, fighting in Thailand.

Your supposed to be doing the other F word.

No blood. Only kisses being throw around.

1 hour ago, shackleton said:

Many married families with children will see this going on and decide Thailand is not the place to be for a holiday

Thailandcultural experiences

Where you can't walk in tourist areas like Phuket and Pattaya to name a few with tourists under the influence of alcohol causing problems to others fighting and causing Havoc

There are safer countries nearby to visit

At 2am there aren't going to be many married families with their children walking about, if any.

2 hours ago, Taboo2 said:

Why are you having an issue with Americans? Did some American dude take your "GF" here in Thailand and showed her a better time.

No just a better handbag.

Maybe Brits? Cadaverously pale

14 minutes ago, xenophon said:

Maybe Brits? Cadaverously pale

14 minutes ago, xenophon said:

Maybe Brits? Cadaverously pale

Possibly- but not too many tattoos on show?

They were all heard speaking English, at some point.

Even though some were Irish, Scottish, Welsh, Irish American, Australian, (or even) German, Dutch...... (add a mutlitude of possible nationalities.)

So, some people will always blame 'English-speaking' tourists, as being, well......English?🙄

3 hours ago, Taboo2 said:

Why are you having an issue with Americans? Did some American dude take your "GF" here in Thailand and showed her a better time.

Hundreds of millions of people around the world are having an issue with Americans these days, it is not exactly the most popular nationality at this point in time for a very good reasons.

Sometimes I find myself telling people I'm from Canada just to avoid a long-winded discussion about the street trash goon. I say I came out of Regina and that always gets a raised eyebrow.

For those who live elsewhere and consider fanny packs worn over the shoulder is a sign of femineity, be advised it is very common in Thailand and nothing to do with gender. It is about security and convenience particularly when riding a bike, as most do.

It also makes sense for tourists particularly when in in countries where pickpocketing is rife. Having a wallet in the back trouser pocket may be manly in your mind, but is idiotic..

3 hours ago, Taboo2 said:

Why are you having an issue with Americans? Did some American dude take your "GF" here in Thailand and showed her a better time.

American dude took her GF is probably more likely.