Phuket Bangla Road Arrest Follows Viral Incident
Police have made a Phuket Bangla Road arrest after a 44-year-old British man stripped naked and danced in Patong’s Walking Street. The arrest came less than 24 hours after the clip went viral , drawing heavy criticism online.
Phuket Bangla Road Arrest Leads to Three Charges
Patong Police Station officers, led by Pol. Col. Chalermchai Hoernsawat, arrested the man at 5:00 PM on September 26, 2025. During a search, officers found 0.89 grams of “magic mushrooms.”
He faces three charges:
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Possession of a Category 5 narcotic
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Overstaying in Thailand by 162 days
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Committing an obscene act in public
Timeline of the Phuket Bangla Road Incident
Police reported the incident happened at 12:12 AM on Walking Street, Bangla Road. The man stripped naked, danced in the middle of the road, and attracted a crowd. The video quickly spread on social media, triggering a public outcry.
Police Statement on the Phuket Bangla Road Arrest
Authorities confirmed the man was taken to Patong Police Station for legal proceedings. Police emphasized that swift action was necessary to maintain public order and protect Phuket’s reputation as a global tourist destination.
