PHUKET — A short video posted on social media has sparked concern after it showed a foreign tourist clinging to the back of a moving truck while riding a bicycle on a major road in Phuket province.
The 12-second clip, shared on Jan. 7 by the Facebook page in Phuket, shows the cyclist holding onto the rear of a truck with his right hand as it traveled along Thepkrasattri Road outbound from Phuket town in Thalang district.
The risky behavior alarmed viewers, who warned it could lead to a serious accident. The page captioned the video with a sarcastic warning in Thai cautioning that a small mistake could prove fatal.
The video quickly drew widespread attention online, with many users criticizing the stunt as dangerous and irresponsible. Some commenters said the cyclist appeared to have been holding onto the truck since an earlier intersection, while others joked that the cool breeze was the reason, a remark also pointing to how casually some tourists treat road safety.
Local authorities had not immediately commented on the incident, and it was unclear whether the cyclist was identified or faced any legal action.