Russian tourist praised after helping street vendor at Phuket viewpoint
PHUKET — 8 May 2026, A Russian tourist has drawn praise online after stopping to help an elderly street vendor push his cart up a steep hill at a popular viewpoint in Phuket. The incident, shared by the local Facebook…
A Russian tourist was praised online on May 8, 2026, after stopping to help an elderly street vendor push his cart up a steep hill at Windmill Viewpoint in Phuket. The incident was shared by a local Facebook page and quickly drew attention for the brief act of assistance.
The help took place at Windmill Viewpoint in Rawai subdistrict, in Mueang district. Video footage showed the tourist stepping in as the vendor struggled with the cart on the incline.
Video from Rawai viewpoint draws praise online
The clip circulating on Facebook focused on the moment the vendor was being helped uphill. The post identified the man offering assistance as a Russian tourist.
Windmill Viewpoint is a popular stop in Rawai, where the steep approach can make it difficult to move heavy carts. The vendor involved was described as elderly in the post that shared the footage.
Source: https://www.khaosodenglish.com/life/socialmedia/2026/05/08/russian-tourist-praised-for-helping-phuket-street-vendor/
