PHUKET — 2 June 2026, A 24-year-old British man was arrested after allegedly causing a second public disturbance in Phuket’s Chalong area within two days, police said.
The incident occurred at about 12:00 on 2 June in Soi Ta-iad, a popular fitness and Muay Thai training district in Chalong, Mueang Phuket district.
Police said officers responded after receiving reports from members of the public that a foreign man appeared heavily intoxicated, was speaking incoherently and causing a nuisance in the area.
A patrol team led by Sub-Lieutenant Bandit Khamkaew arrived at the scene and found the man displaying signs of intoxication and behaving erratically. When officers attempted to search him, he allegedly resisted and tried to flee.
Police said officers detained the man out of concern that his behaviour could pose a risk to nearby residents and visitors. He was taken to Chalong Police Station for further investigation.
Authorities later identified him as the same individual involved in an earlier incident on 1 June, when he was found sitting outside a house in Soi Ta-iad.
According to police, the man, identified only as Mr Brown, had allegedly banged on a resident’s door and attempted to take a raincoat and motorcycle helmet left outside the property. The homeowner reported feeling frightened and concerned for the safety of their family and property.
Officers who responded to that incident found that the British national possessed valid identification and immigration documents and had travelled to Phuket to study Muay Thai. Police said he was able to communicate clearly during questioning and claimed his actions were a prank.
As the homeowner chose not to file a complaint, officers issued a warning and escorted him back to his accommodation.
Following the second incident, police charged Mr Brown with becoming intoxicated and behaving disorderly in a public place to the extent of losing self-control.
He was handed over to investigators at Chalong Police Station for legal proceedings.
Police urged the public to report individuals whose behaviour causes disturbances or may pose a danger to the community.
