The incident occurred around 10:20pm near Soi Sea Dragon, Patong Police reported.
A video of the two women’s actions was shared on the Line application, prompting police intervention.
Officers identified the tourists, both Dutch nationals. The video showed them dancing in a way that exposed their bodies, which authorities deemed inappropriate and “shameful in front of the public”.
At about 11:30pm, Bangla patrol officers brought the two women in for questioning. They admitted to their actions, explaining that they had been creating content for social media.
Police charged them with “acting in a shameful manner in front of the village headman by exposing their bodies”.
Each woman was fined B2,000 in accordance with fine case numbers 256-257/2568.
The case was handled by Patong Police Station, with Pol. Col. Chalermchai Hirasawat overseeing the matter. Investigating officer Pol Lt Wisanu Chumi recorded the case details, noted the report of the incident.
Police reminded both tourists and local residents to respect local customs and laws regarding public behaviour ‒ even on Bangla Rd ‒ in order to avoid legal consequences.