A confrontation erupted between a British tourist and a Middle Eastern man during a van tour in Phuket after the latter placed his bare feet on the Briton's headrest. The British tourist, initially asking politely for the man to remove his feet, was reportedly mocked, leading to a physical altercation captured on video. Tour staff intervened to separate the two before the situation escalated further. The incident has drawn attention to rising tensions and unruly behavior among tourists on the island, which has seen a surge in visitors following the Thai government's efforts to boost tourism revenue.