Tuk tuk parking in Patong’s red and white zones sparks outrage (video)

A viral video showing tuk tuks parked along the red and white kerbside in Patong, Phuket sparked outrage on social media. The clip, shared on the โหดจัง-จังหวัดภูเก็ต Facebook page, questions whether tuk tuks are permitted to park in these restricted areas, leading to a flurry of comments from netizens.

The footage, lasting one minute and one second, was posted with a caption asking, “Can tuk tuks park in red and white zones in Patong? Someone please answer this!”

The video depicts various streets in Patong, Kathu district, Phuket, lined with red and white painted kerbs indicating no parking zones. The person narrating the video expresses frustration, pointing out that the spaces are seemingly reserved for tuk tuks, causing traffic congestion, reported KhaoSod.

“Red and white all over. Do they allow only tuk tuks to park here? This is why there’s always traffic. Look at this, parked in red and white zones. Both sides of the street are red and white. They allow tuk tuks to park here, but other vehicles can’t.”

Following the post, social media users quickly flooded the comment section with their opinions and experiences.

“Wherever you come from, just park here. There’s always space.”

“If private cars park in red and white zones, do they get wheel-locked?”

“It’s normal here; this happens every day. Even if they’re caught, they come back to park again.”

“It’s not just Patong; you see this everywhere.”

“Yes, only tuk tuks park there.”

“When motorbikes park in red and white zones, they get ticketed immediately.”

In related news, American YouTuber Ishowspeed, known for his IRL (In Real Life) streaming content, was involved in a minor accident while filming in Thailand. The incident occurred when he attempted to drive a tuk tuk and crashed into a temple wall, resulting in a minor head injury.