Saudi fined for obscene actsListen to this articlePHUKET: A Saudi Arabian tourist has been detained and fined for committing acts of public indecency in Patong, Kathu district. He admitted to the offence during questioning and was fined 5,000 baht, settling the criminal case on Tuesday. Further investigation revealed Mr Alharbbi entered Thailand on Dec 27 on a tourist visa valid until Feb 24. Immigration officials determined his actions violated Thai cultural norms and public morality, causing serious damage to the country's image. Immigration Division 6 notified him of the cancellation and transferred him to the Phuket Immigration Detention Centre pending deportation.

Source: Bangkok Post January 08, 2026 12:32 UTC