Here’s a story that’s guaranteed to put your most embarrassing drunk story into perspective. Well, most of you.
This morning, a foreign tourist — one who clearly has life figured out — was spotted casually snoozing on a mattress that was precariously perched on the awning of an unidentified building in Phuket.
Concerned citizens quickly called the local tourist police at about 10:30am, thinking the foreigner had perhaps jumped from the top of the building in Phuket’s Mueang District and landed there.
When officials arrived at the scene, however, they quickly realized the residents’ fears were unfounded, reported Khaosod.
The tourist in question hadn’t jumped off the building, he’d simply decided the awning was a better place to sleep and dragged his mattress out there.
Oh, drunk logic.
The individual and their friend had reportedly been staying at the building since last Wednesday.
The pair, who allegedly exhibited drunken behavior when roused today, also caused damage to property inside their room, police told Matichon.
The two were taken to Chalong Police Station where they were charged with being drunk and damaging property. No mattress-related crimes were cited.
They have reportedly agreed to pay for all the damages before heading home next Tuesday.
So next time you find yourself debating whether to order one last drink, heed these guys’ story and think wisely. You just might wake up on a Phuket awning.
[Update July 9, 2024: Some identifying information of the subjects involved, including names and country of origin, have been removed from this story.]
