An Israeli couple has been arrested on the island of Ko Pha Ngan, in Thailand, for having sex in public in broad daylight.
According to Channel 12, the couple was seen fooling around in a waterfall yesterday, in full view of other tourists who were trying to enjoy the scenic views.
Some tourists recorded the pair and uploaded the footage to social media, where it spread quickly, provoking outrage among locals and catching the attention of the island’s police force, the report says.
Law enforcement then located the couple’s hotel and arrested them. The forces were accompanied by the Ko Pha Ngan police chief, deputy inspector, and immigration officers.
According to the report, the pair were charged with public indecency and were criticized by the police for disrespecting local customs and damaging the reputation of a popular tourist destination.
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