PHUKET – A foreign man was seen rolling on a busy road near the Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) Thailand 2026 festival in Phuket, nearly causing a traffic accident and drawing widespread attention on social media. The incident occurred on the night of January 17 on Ban Don-Cherngtalay Road in Thalang district.

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A 12-second video, shared widely online, shows the man appearing disoriented as he rolls on the pavement in the middle of moving traffic before a friend rushes to pull him to safety. The clip was posted on a local Facebook page.

หนุมานคลุกฝุ่น..EDC มีให้เห็นทุกอย่าง‼️
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— ฉันเล่าแล้วเธอห้ามบอกใครนะ (@Garfield_Lucky) January 19, 2026

Social media reactions ranged from concern over public safety to jokes about possible intoxication. Many users questioned what might have led to the man’s behavior and expressed worry about risks to both him and passing motorists.

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Authorities have not yet issued a statement regarding the incident, and it remains unclear whether any legal action will be taken. The episode has sparked broader discussion about safety, public conduct, and the management of large-scale music festivals in popular tourist areas like Phuket.