A couple in their 20s hugging naked on the road to a tourist destination in Thailand...an expression of love
May 02, 2025
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According to the local media Bangkok Post, a foreign man and woman in their 20s were arrested by police at around 4:30 p.m. on the 28th of last month on a road in Kopangan, a famous tourist destination in Surat Thani province, Thailand.
The police, who were dispatched to report from residents, arrested a couple A (27) and B (24) from Poland at the scene after asking them to dress.
The couple claimed they took off their clothes and hugged police to show their love.
Police said nudity in public places is illegal in Thailand and fines of up to 5,000 baht (about 210,000 won) are imposed.
Drug tests showed both were negative. However, according to Thai media MGR Online, the man is likely to have had a previous mental history and will undergo a psychiatric examination at a nearby hospital. This is because he was visibly in pain during the arrest.
The woman who confessed to the crime was released after paying a fine.
Police also asked immigration authorities to cancel their visas.
The governor of Surat Thani state "There are frequent sunbathing in the nude at Kopangan Beach""Local officials are taking regular crackdowns and fines against violators who commit these acts."," he said.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
