Thai police are in pursuit of two men and a woman after they were caught having sex in public on Patong Beach on Sunday (14 July), reported Thaiger.
Facebook user โหดจัง จังหวัดภูเก็ต shared a picture of the three people having sex on Patong Beach, saying they were having fun while ignoring the presence of the passers-by in the area.
The identities and nationalities of these individuals are currently unknown.
Source: โหดจัง จังหวัดภูเก็ต on Facebook
It is reported that the image that has circulated online was a screenshot from two videos shared only in private social media groups of locals and kept from public view.
It was reported that even though there were beachgoers in the area, the three ignored their presence and continued with the act.
Some news agencies even reported that the involved parties were in fact all men.
According to Thaiger, many netizens have called for stricter enforcement to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Multiple instances of similar incidents (predominantly involving foreign couples) have been reported before, especially on Patong Beach.
Many netizens flocked to the post and asked for the full video of the incident.
Source: โหดจัง จังหวัดภูเก็ต on Facebook
One Facebook user joked that the picture wasn’t clear, suggesting taking a clearer pic next time.
Source: โหดจัง จังหวัดภูเก็ต on Facebook
Another netizen commented that he would find time to hang out and sip beer at the beach, implying a desire to encounter similar incidents.
Source: โหดจัง จังหวัดภูเก็ต on Facebook
One suggested people to be open-minded as Phuket is an international city.
Source: โหดจัง จังหวัดภูเก็ต on Facebook
However, many netizens blamed lenient Thai laws for the incident. Overall, Thai residents urge the police and the authorities to have stricter enforcement of policies in place.
Source: โหดจัง จังหวัดภูเก็ต on Facebook
In Thailand, engaging in public sex is a criminal act that is punishable by a fine of up to 5,000 baht (S$185).
Also read: Chinese couple caught having sex in carpark of Chiang Mai university
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