The 33-second video, posted online by Facebook user ‘Bass Sajo’, shows the man strolling calmly in the middle of the busy road, apparently unconcerned by traffic or passersby.
The post was captioned, “A foreigner walks naked in the middle of the road, over 10,000 stories a day. I’m so fed up,” and quickly drew a wave of online comments joking about Patong’s daily dose of bizarre incidents.
Officers from Patong Police Station intercepted the man soon after the video was recorded. He was given clothing and escorted to the station to calm down before being taken to Patong Hospital for a physical examination and drug test.
Patong Police Investigation Inspector Lt Col Saran Chaiwut said the man remains under medical care. “He is currently being treated and observed at the hospital,” he confirmed, declining to identify the tourist or provide details of his nationality.
Lt Col Saran added that cases of this nature are handled primarily as medical matters rather than criminal offences. “Our first concern is the person’s health and safety,” he said.
Police have not indicated whether any charges will follow, emphasising that the priority is medical evaluation and treatment.