Phuket police arrest 7 foreign tourists over Songkran water attack on motorist

Phuket police have arrested seven foreign tourists after a viral clip showed a group surrounding and spraying water at a van driver in Patong during Songkran celebrations. According to Patong Police Station, the…

Phuket police arrested seven foreign tourists on April 14 after a viral video showed the group targeting a van driver during Songkran celebrations in Patong. The incident occurred on Prachanukhro Road near Malin Market, where the tourists surrounded the vehicle and sprayed water at the motorist, police said.

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Patong Police Station identified the area as a busy Songkran gathering point. Officers responded after the footage circulated widely online.

Police said the group's actions disrupted traffic and drew complaints from local drivers. The seven tourists were detained for questioning regarding their conduct during the festival.

Source: https://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/crimecourtscalamity/2026/04/14/phuket-police-arrest-7-foreign-tourists-over-songkran-water-attack-on-motorist/

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