The incident came to light when a Facebook user named ‘Bes Sajo’ (’Best Sajo") shared a seven-second video clip with the caption "mobile toilet in Patong #accidentally".
The video shows two foreign tourists inside a tuk-tuk, with one man in a red shirt urinating in the back of the vehicle while he is sitting down, seemingly indifferent to the public’s view.
The incident was reported as occurring in Patong.
The video, which quickly went viral, has drawn a flood of criticism from the online community. Comments range from frustration over the variety of unruly behaviours seen each night, to expressions of disgust at what some have dubbed a “mobile restroom” situation.
The video has prompted comments such as “each night brings something new”, “a mobile toilet”, “disgusting” and “unbelievable”.
Many people expressed their dismay over the lack of respect shown by the tourists.
Local authorities are yet to comment on the incident, but the video continues to circulate, sparking debates about tourist behaviour and public decency in popular destinations such as Patong Beach.