PHUKET — 6 May 2026, A foreign tourist was shown vandalised parked motorcycles and behaving erratically in a residential area of Phuket, according to local media reports and widely shared social media footage.
The incident occurred in Chalong subdistrict, Mueang district.
Images posted by local Facebook page showed a shirtless man wearing black shorts and carrying bags, holding a knife and slashing motorcycle seats while shouting loudly in the street. His behaviour was described by witnesses as resembling that of someone under the influence of drugs.
The post identified the man as a British national and said he also damaged shop signage in the area.
The footage drew widespread reaction online, with many users criticising the man’s behaviour and raising concerns about the conduct of some foreign visitors.
Authorities have not immediately released further details about the suspect or any charges.
