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In a shocking incident, a couple was caught having sex at a waterfall in Thailand, drawing massive backlash from tourists on Tuesday (November 4). According to a report by The Thaiger, the couple, an Israeli national, was involved in a sexual activity at broad daylight at Wang Sai Waterfall on Koh Pha Ngan, Surat Thani.

The bizarre act was performed in the presence of other tourists. Some shocked visitors recorded the act and shared the clips on social media, leading to widespread public backlash and concerns about Thailand’s image.

Couple admitted having sex at waterfall

This prompted the officials to take swift action against the couple. The district and immigration officers, along with police, swung into action and detained the man and woman.

According to officials, both admitted to being the couple featured in the explicit clip circulating online. They confessed to having sex at the waterfall around noon on November 4.

Following their confession, police charged the tourists with “jointly committing a shameful act in public by exposing their bodies or engaging in obscene behaviour.” The pair were transferred to Koh Pha Ngan Police Station, where legal proceedings have begun, reported MGR Online.

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Not violation of Thai laws: Police

Police said that such behaviour not only violates Thai law but also disrespects local customs and tarnishes the image of a popular natural attraction.

Tourism officials have long urged visitors to respect Thai cultural norms, especially when visiting sacred or public places. This incident serves as another reminder that while Thailand welcomes tourists, it also expects them to behave with basic decency.

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Thailand saw a record of nearly 40 million visitors in 2019, before the pandemic. However, Thailand's foreign tourist arrivals from January 1 to November 2 fell 7.22% from the same period a year earlier, the Tourism Ministry said on Tuesday. There were 26.89 million foreign visitors over the period, it said in a statement. Malaysia was the largest source market with 3.88 million visitors, followed by China with 3.8 million.

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