A female tourist was caught riding a suitcase along a busy road in Phuket, Thailand, sparking concerns among locals over road safety.
A video shared by Facebook page Phuket Times on Tuesday (4 Aug) showed a female tourist, whose nationality and identity have not been revealed, riding a suitcase along a road towards Kata Beach in Karon sub-district, Mueang Phuket district.
Source: Phuket Times on Facebook
Many viewers expressed concern over the potential dangers of the stunt.
At the time of the incident, traffic appeared relatively light. However, locals noted that the road is a major route for cars, motorcycles and passenger buses throughout the day, especially during peak hours.
Source: Phuket Times on Facebook
Residents warned that riding a suitcase on active roads could cause riders to lose balance, fall or collide with passing vehicles.
They urged tourists to avoid using such devices on roads and to prioritise their safety when travelling around Phuket.
Locals have also called on tourism agencies, hotels and businesses to remind visitors about road safety rules in Thailand.
They stressed that tourists should be able to enjoy their holidays safely, as a moment of carelessness could lead to serious accidents.
In the post, several netizens flocked to the comments section to criticise her behaviour.
Despite that, one Facebook user quipped that people need not ride in cars now that they are riding in suitcases.
Translation: She opts not to ride in cars, prefers to ride suitcases instead.
Source: Facebook
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Featured image adapted from Phuket Times on Facebook.