The image accompanying the post showed a group of Indian tourists embroiled in a physical altercation with locals responsible for managing beach umbrellas. One local was seen forcefully engaging with the tourists, throwing punches on Karon Beach.
The post quickly went viral, drawing a flurry of reactions from netizens. Comments ranged from criticisms of the "free visa" program’s impact on tourist quality to sarcastic remarks about the situation, such as "Fierce in my hometown," and "Slap them until they fall."
Some commenters even joked about the behaviour of Indian tourists, with one stating, "Some Indian outfits are really the best, I tell you from the heart of someone who works directly with tourists." Despite the online uproar, many referred to the incident as merely a "match".
In response to the viral post, local reporters reached out to Karon Police Station for further details. Police officials confirmed that, as of now, neither party involved has filed any formal complaints or taken legal action.