On April 5, according to media in Phuket, Thailand, a Chinese tourist caught starfish and sea urchins on the local Yanui Beach and put them in red buckets to play.
It is understood that the above behavior violates the local laws and regulations of Thailand, and such behavior of Chinese tourists in Thailand, especially in Phuket, has occurred repeatedly. For example, in June 2023, two Chinese tourists picked up starfish for photos while snorkeling in the coral reef area of Ko Racha Yai off Phuket, and were later summoned by police officers and punished according to law.
In any case, the above information is limited, and it is not known whether anyone has reported or complained to the relevant authorities about this matter, and will be updated if there is any progress.