Foreign man runs naked through Pattaya street, sparks confusion online

2026-03-10 - 02:23

CHONBURI — 9 March 2026, Social media users were left stunned after a video circulated online showing a foreign man running naked along a street in Pattaya late on Sunday night. The clip shows the unidentified man sprinting along Soi 12 at Pattaya Beach while covering his genitals with his hand. He appeared to be in a hurry and looked as though he was fleeing from something, prompting confusion among witnesses and widespread discussion online. According to the report, the incident occurred around 22:00 on 9 March in the busy tourist area of Pattaya. The man was seen running fully naked along the road, holding his hand over his genitals while moving quickly, behaviour that observers described as resembling someone attempting to escape danger. The man, recorded from behind, was seen covering himself as he hurried down the street The area is one of Pattaya’s main tourist zones, with visitors and local residents frequently passing through. A witness who recorded the video, Mr. Jakkrich Manyimud, 35, said he encountered the man while riding a motorcycle toward Soi 12 at Pattaya Beach. Mr. Jakkrich said he saw the foreigner running naked in the middle of the road while covering his genitals. The man appeared to be running away from something. A witness who recorded the incident later spoke to reporters Based on his observation, Mr. Jakkrich said the man did not appear drunk or mentally unstable but seemed to be rushing as if trying to escape a dangerous situation. Curious about what might have happened, he decided to take out his mobile phone and record the video. Authorities have not yet confirmed where the man came from or what caused the incident. His identity and nationality also remain unknown. The video has since spread rapidly across social media, with many users speculating that the man may have been fleeing from an unknown incident. However, the exact cause of the situation remains unclear and is awaiting further verification.