In the heart of vibrant Phuket, where azure waters kiss golden sands, a curious tale unfolded recently, seizing the attention of locals and holidaymakers alike. Picture this: amidst the palm-fringed beaches, an unassuming graveyard in Bang Tao became the unexpected resting place for a foreign visitor seeking solace from his revelry. This wasn’t the usual spot one would envision for recuperating after a sun-drenched beach day, yet here we are, unraveling the antics of a party-goer who took an unconventional turn.
On the evening of April 21st, as the sun lazily dipped below the horizon, a man dressed in blue shorts and a white T-shirt found himself nestled in a grassy patch within the serene confines of a Muslim burial ground. Not your typical accommodation choice, but perhaps the man’s blurred sense of direction, courtesy of too many cocktails, led him to this accidental berth.
The Phuket Times quickly shared snapshots of this unusual snooze on their social media, sparking a buzz of amusement and concern among the digital community. A caption hinted at the occurrence, reading: “5.20pm. A foreigner was found lying unconscious in the Bang Tao kubur.” The humor was not lost on Thai netizens, who flooded the post with witty remarks, while others showed genuine concern for his wellbeing.
Thankfully, the situation concluded harmlessly. Confirmation came shortly thereafter in comments from locals that our impromptu napper was simply overindulged in spirits and had nodded off. Perhaps he dreamt of earlier escapades on Maya Beach Club’s sunlit decks, where he’d last been spotted before opting for his grassy refuge.
This wayward wanderer had also engaged the services of a local app-based taxi driver, Suttisak Jonli. Suttisak shared his bemusement when his would-be passenger vanished into the night. “This is the foreign man who booked my ride via the app. He asked to be picked up from Maya Beach Club. I was almost there, just 20 meters away, but he ignored me, climbed over the wall, and fell asleep. I had no choice but to leave him there,” Suttisak recounted, alongside a screenshot of their fruitless conversation.
The man’s identity, a mystery on the tips of curious tongues, pointed to a possible Russian national, as deciphered from his app profile. His brief detour into the graveyard of Bang Tao left nary a scratch, and soon a local rescue team ferried him back to his sanctuary—undoubtedly, his hotel room, more apt for dozing post-celebration.
This isn’t Phuket’s first brush with bizarre tourist behavior. Thailand’s playa encountres are becoming the stuff of legends! Back in January, the bustling Bangkok streets saw a similar spectacle, with an inebriated foreign man famously crawling amid rush hour traffic, causing quite the commotion. The locals, ever equipped with humor and helpfulness, swiftly came to his aid, preventing chaos and restoring calmness to the buzzing thoroughfare.
As Phuket embraces yet another sunlit morning, our protagonist is likely reflecting on the night’s escapades from the comfort of his pillow-laden retreat, with quite the story to share. The night’s antics will surely serve as laughter fuel for onlookers and as a cautionary tale of pacing oneself under Thailand’s spellbinding stars.
This is what happens when people forget that alcohol isn’t suitable for everyone! I’m just glad he was okay.
Agreed! Some people can’t handle their drinks, and it ends up in silly situations like these.
Yeah, but let’s not judge too harshly. We all make misjudgments sometimes, especially on holiday.
While it’s amusing, it also raises concerns about the health risks of binge drinking.
Honestly, it’s just another day in the land of smiles. Phuket is full of surprises!
Must be terrifying to wake up in a graveyard alone. This guy is lucky nothing serious happened!
True! But I guess it makes for a great story to tell his friends back home.
Absolutely. Dinner party entertainment for years!
We have a saying here: ‘Mai pen rai!’ It means no worries.
This incident highlights the need for better regulations around alcohol consumption for tourists.
That’s tough to implement though, given the relaxed and party-centric atmosphere in Phuket.
I once fell asleep in a park after a night out. Sometimes the grass just looks comfy!
Hahaha, so true, but waking up with ants is a nightmare!
This reminds me of stories I’ve heard from full moon parties. The jungle often becomes a bed for the night.
Ah, the infamous full moon parties! It’s a rite of passage for many travelers.
I hope this man learns to pace himself better next time. It’s a funny story now, but could have been worse.
People need to take responsibility for themselves. How embarrassing!
We shouldn’t be too hard on him. We’ve all had ‘oops’ moments.
Maybe we need designated nap zones just for these situations. 😆
The poor taxi driver! Imagine thinking you’ve got a fare, then bam, no passenger.
He might have been looking for a quiet place to reflect, only to find himself the center of attention.
Stories like this are why I love traveling. You never know what’ll happen next!
Classic! This is what makes traveling an adventure. Glad to hear he was fine.