Israeli tourist accused of assaulting elderly man in Phuket

2026-03-06 - 05:33

PHUKET — 6 March 2026, An Israeli tourist has been accused of assaulting an elderly foreign visitor during an argument over Middle East politics in Phuket’s Patong area, according to images and reports circulating online. The Facebook page Phuket Times posted photos and a message on 6 March claiming that an Israeli man attacked an older foreign tourist after a dispute about clashes in the Middle East. The page also alleged the man behaved aggressively, shouted loudly and provoked others during the incident. The confrontation reportedly took place on Bangla Road in Patong, Kathu district, a busy nightlife area popular with tourists. Images shared in