Patong, Phuket– A Thai woman has been charged after using a traffic cone to reserve a parking space on a public roadside in Patong.
The Patong Police informed the Phuket Express that a video clip showing the woman placing a traffic cone to block a parking area went viral on social media this week. Following the viral video, police tracked down the woman, identified only as Ms. Sompong, a Thai national.
Ms. Sompong was summoned to the Patong Police Station, where she was charged with blocking traffic without permission. It is unclear what her fine or penalty shall be as of press time.
Authorities are reminding the public that reserving public parking spaces using personal items is illegal and can result in charges.
