PHUKET — 30 June 2026, Motorists were left alarmed after a man was filmed throwing rocks at passing vehicles on Phuket’s bypass road, with the video quickly spreading across social media.
A local Facebook page shared a video with the caption: “Driving normally when someone suddenly throws rocks. #Bypass #Phuket.” The footage sparked widespread concern among road users after showing a man standing on the road median before hurling rocks at passing vehicles.
The video shows the man, dressed in black, standing on the median of Chaloem Phra Kiat Rama IX Road (Phuket Bypass Road) in Ratsada subdistrict, Mueang Phuket district. Holding a rock in his hand, he is seen throwing it toward vehicles travelling along the road, raising fears that the incident could cause traffic accidents or damage to motorists’ lives and property.
The clip prompted numerous reactions online, with many expressing concern over public safety. Some commenters called for authorities to intervene immediately, while others voiced frustration over the potential danger posed by the man’s actions.
As of 30 June 2026, there have been no official reports of injuries or property damage resulting from the incident. Authorities have also not confirmed the identity of the man or whether he was suffering from any medical condition. Relevant agencies are expected to investigate the incident further.
