Two foreign tourists face police action over alleged indecent behaviour in Phuket tuk-tuk

Police intervened after a driver reported two tourists’ alleged indecent behaviour in a moving tuk-tuk in Phuket.

Original publication: 2026-02-02T03:58:32Z

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Two foreign tourists recently drew attention for allegedly behaving indecently in a moving tuk-tuk in Phuket, Thailand. Police brought the situation under control and handled the matter under the law over suspected disturbance of public order. Several road users witnessed the incident while the vehicle was moving. The driver repeatedly stopped and verbally intervened, but the tourists did not cooperate, prompting the driver to call police. Police urged tourists to observe local laws and social norms, respect public places and warned that unlawful conduct would lead to legal accountability. Compiled by KPS99TV.

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