Israeli tourist accused of threatening Patong tuk-tuk driver
PHUKET — A dispute over a tuk-tuk fare involving Israeli tourists and Australian tourists erupted in Patong, Phuket, on 9 August, after a tuk-tuk driver claimed an Israeli tourist argued with him and tried to force an Australian couple out of his vehicle. The incident took place at about 20:15 on Thawiwong Road in Patong […] The post Israeli tourist accused of threatening Patong tuk-tuk driver…
A dispute over a tuk-tuk fare in Patong, Phuket, involving Israeli and Australian tourists erupted on 9 August. The incident took place at around 20:15 on Thawiwong Road in Patong subdistrict, Kathu district. An Israeli family of five approached the driver seeking a fare to Patong beach. The driver and the Israeli family could not agree on a price and parted ways.
Later, an Australian couple got into the tuk-tuk, and the Israeli family returned, asking to share the ride. The driver refused, stating he already had passengers. An argument ensued, with the driver alleging the Israeli man verbally abused him, ordered the Australian couple to leave, and threatened to use a concrete barrier as a weapon.
The Israeli man reportedly attempted to lift the barrier but was unable to. The entire incident was captured on the tuk-tuk's dashcam and shared online, sparking criticism.
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