PHUKET — 28 April 2026, A group of foreign tourists has drawn widespread criticism online after images showed them behaving inappropriately on a moving tuk-tuk in Phuket, authorities said.
Photos shared by the local Facebook page show several women on a tuk-tuk travelling along Patak Road in Karon subdistrict, Muang district, heading towards Karon Circle. In the images, the tourists appear to take turns removing their underwear and exposing themselves towards vehicles behind them, in full view of other road users and pedestrians.
The post quickly triggered a wave of reactions on social media, with many users condemning the behaviour and calling for authorities to take action, including fines or deportation.
Dashcam footage from a vehicle travelling behind the tuk-tuk reportedly captured the incident clearly. As of 28 April, there were no confirmed reports that officials had launched an investigation or identified those involved.
The incident has renewed calls for stricter enforcement measures to prevent inappropriate conduct in key tourist areas.
