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Israeli Family Clashes With Tuk-Tuk Driver in Phuket, Stirring Social Media Outcry
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First reported by Ynet · Aug 12, 2026
What happened
An Israeli family and a tuk-tuk driver clashed in Phuket after a fare dispute and refusal to share a ride with Australian tourists, leading to insults and threats captured on video. The driver condemned the family's behavior and left the scene, with no official complaints reported yet.
- 01Israeli family and tuk-tuk driver in Phuket disputed fare and ride-sharing with Australian tourists.
- 02Driver refused to let family join Australian couple's ride, leading to confrontation.
- 03Video shows family insulting driver in English and Hebrew, including calling him "you scum."
- 04Driver claimed threats were made and a family member tried to lift a heavy concrete slab.
- 05Driver posted video to criticize family's behavior at Thai tourist sites.
- 06No response from Israeli family or reports of police involvement yet.
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