Outrage as tourists expose themselves on Phuket tuk-tuk
Foreign tourists faced backlash after being photographed exposing themselves aboard a moving tuk-tuk in Phuket's Karon area, prompting calls for authorities to investigate and consider deportation.
PHUKET — April 28, 2026. A group of foreign tourists has sparked widespread online criticism after images showed them engaging in inappropriate behavior aboard a moving tuk-tuk in Phuket, according to authorities. Photos shared by a local Facebook page depict several women on the vehicle traveling along Patak Road in Karon subdistrict, Muang district, heading toward Karon Circle. The images appear to show the tourists taking turns removing their underwear and exposing themselves toward vehicles behind them, in full view of other road users and pedestrians. The post quickly generated a wave of social media reactions, with many users condemning the behavior and calling on authorities to take action, including imposing fines or issuing deportation orders. Dashcam footage from a vehicle traveling behind the tuk-tuk reportedly captured the incident clearly. As of April 28, 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.
