PHUKET — A group of foreign tourists were caught on video trading punches in Phuket’s famous Soi Bangla in Patong early on July 22, 2026, following a night of drinking and socialising.
The incident reportedly took place at around 02:00 on July 22 in Bangla Soi, Pa Tong subdistrict, Kathu district, according to the Phuket Times Facebook page, which shared footage of the brawl.
The video shows several foreign tourists arguing before the confrontation escalated into a physical fight, prompting panic among people in the area.
Shop staff and both Thai and foreign tourists rushed to intervene and separate those involved to prevent the situation from escalating further.
The page captioned the footage: “Some exciting sports action at Bangla Stadium after 02:00 last night. They’re fighting among themselves.”
The video quickly attracted attention online, with many users sharing the footage and jokingly referring to the area as “Bangla Stadium.”
Comments included jokes such as, “Bangla Stadium: the meeting point for testing strength and madness,” while another user suggested setting up a proper ring with energetic music for the “show.”
Others joked that the fight looked like a street boxing match and questioned why the tourists did not simply go to one of Patong’s boxing stadiums instead.
The incident has also prompted discussion online about the image of Phuket’s popular tourist destination.
