Viral Video: Man Tries to Get Pally with Tiger in Thailand’s Controversial Tiger Park, The End is Disastrous

The shocking video is going viral, showing an Indian tourist under attack by a Tiger in a popular Tiger Park in Thailand. The viral video is from the Tiger Kingdom in Phuket, Thailand. Just like any other tourist, the man tries to get pally with tigers, petting and taking selfies with them.

This turns the friendly tiger suddenly furious at the tourist. The viral video is sparking controversy on the internet, as people blame and question the careless treatment of tigers in such parks.

The Viral Video: Shocking Footage Captures the Attack

The horrifying video, as posted by @sidhshuk on the X handle on 29 May, shows a sudden change in the canine's mood. The Indian man, as we can see, was walking with the tiger, smiling and petting the beast's back. 

Apparently an Indian man attacked by a tiger in Thailand.

This is one of those paces where they keep tigers like pets and people can take selfies, feed them etc etc.#Indians #tigers #thailand #AnimalAbuse pic.twitter.com/7Scx5eOSB4

— Sidharth Shukla (@sidhshuk) May 29, 2025

The trainer was right there with them, instructing the tiger with a stick. But as soon as the tourist sat to take a selfie with the tiger, the creature attacked. Then, all we could hear were the horrifying screams of the man as everyone was trying to save him from the tiger's grip. 

Controversy Around Tiger Parks in Thailand

Within a few hours of posting, the video has already garnered over 2.5 million views. People are flooding the comment section with concerns and safety guidelines. 

One user. Shoba Memon says, "These tigers are drugged & abused," pointing out the possible torture and poor conditions of tigers in such commercialised parks.  

Another user points out the possible reason for the tiger's attacking reaction. The user kdmangale says, "Cats generally do not like being petted on the lower (back) body, especially near butts," and we could see that the man made a mistake here by doing so. 

Safety Measures people can take to avoid such attacks

To prevent such mishaps, tourists need to take their safety more seriously. Following the trainer's instructions and guidelines is a must. One needs to maintain a safe distance and avoid too much touching. Restrain from taking close selfies and videos, as they can also annoy the creature. 

This recent viral video raises concerns about the safety precautions at such animal parks again. Tourists will also have to be aware of the potential dangers of getting too friendly with wild animals.

What is your opinion on this incident? Was it an accident or maltreatment? Let us know in the comments.