TikToker sentenced to prison for destroying property in Thailand

Tom Birchy, a TikToker, shares that he received a two-month prison sentence for punching a bamboo fence in Thailand, but the sentence has been suspended.

Despite having over 400,000 followers on TikTok, Tom Birchy has successfully established himself as “Your man in Thailand”by sharing countless videos of his daily adventures while traveling around the country.

Based on the content of his video, it can be inferred that Tom broke through a bamboo fence during his travels and was subsequently charged with mischief by the local authorities.

The TikToker accepted responsibility for the charge and received a two-month suspended prison sentence on May 2, 2024, allowing him to avoid serving time in prison.

“It was quite an eventful experience. I visited the Thai court and admitted my guilt, so the process was fairly swift. I decided to do so in order to save time and effort, as there was footage of me punching through a bamboo fence.”

“Due to my foolish actions, I received a minor fine and was sentenced to two months in prison. I had punched through a bamboo fence, which is considered a crime in almost every country.”

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Despite the incident, Birchy made it clear that he still finds joy in being in Thailand and plans to continue living and operating his business there.

The sentence featured in the TikToker’s video quickly went viral, garnering numerous reactions from users in the comments section.

“One user praised, acknowledging your accountability – a trait that is becoming increasingly rare. Keep moving forward, you’ve got this!”

Another person stated, “Showing humility and handling the situation with maturity. Admirable.”

Despite the suspended sentence, Tom is not completely free from consequences. He must avoid any further legal trouble for the next two months, otherwise he will have to serve his two-month prison sentence in addition to any punishment for any additional offenses he may have committed.

Even prior to Tom’s viral incident, there have been other TikTokers who gained attention after encountering legal issues. Bryce Hall, itsQCP, and Alex Danyel are among those who have previously been arrested.