PHUKET — 15 June 2026, an outrageous foreign tourist allegedly chased and assaulted a Thai boxing instructor with an aluminium pipe and was later wounded by traditional Krabi-Krabong arts, a Thai weapon-based martial art.
The altercation between a foreigner and a Thai boxing instructor occurred in Soi Ta-iad, Chalong, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket. The incident has drawn a massive wave of comments from netizens, such as:”This kind of terrible behavior from tourists who disrespect the people and the place… he totally got what he deserved.”
• “You should open a sword-fighting school alongside the boxing gym now. That looks fun.”
• “The art of Krabi-Krabong finally put to good use.”
• “And they said we’d never use what we learned in Krabi-Krabong class.”
• “Covered in blood and he still hasn’t learned his lesson”
On Monday, reporters stated that Waikun, a 50-year-old Muay Thai instructor involved in the altercation, recounted the event. He explained that prior to the incident, he was parked while waiting for his sister in the area when he spotted two motorcycles ridden by foreign tourists driving towards him while taking up much of the roadway.
He warned the riders about road safety and manners, leading to an argument. During the dispute, a large-built foreign man allegedly punched him several times in the face and left eye, causing injuries. Waikun said he attempted to defend himself as the situation became increasingly tense.
After the initial clash, he went back to retrieve a weapon (a sword) from inside his house to defend himself, saying he feared he would be assaulted again and insisting that he had no intention of attacking the other party first.
The foreign man later rode a motorcycle back to the scene carrying an object resembling a long metal pipe, triggering another confrontation. During the ensuing scuffle, the tip of his weapon struck the other party’s arm, causing minor injuries.
During the incident, several relatives and local residents were nearby, raising concerns that others could have been hurt had the dispute escalated further. Police later intervened and brought the situation under control.
Following the incident, officers took both parties in for legal proceedings and seized the weapons used in the altercation. The foreign man was transported to a hospital for treatment.
As for Waikun’s injuries, he sustained trauma to his left eye socket. Medical examinations found that he had suffered a fractured left eye socket, blurred vision, and pain around his left eye and jaw. He currently remains under ongoing medical observation and treatment.
He had filed a daily police report as evidence and handed over mobile phone video footage recorded by witnesses at the scene to officers to assist with the investigation.
At this time, no details have been released by the foreign party, and it remains unclear whether any counter-complaints have been filed. Officers are currently gathering evidence from all parties before determining further legal action.
