An Australian tourist has been arrested over a fight outside a kebab shop when they tried to jump the queue in Phuket, Thailand.

Hassan Hewa Karen, 34, was among a group of holidaymakers seen on video throwing punches and hurling chairs outside the restaurant earlier this week.

The Aussie and his friends had allegedly sparked a mass punch-up when they swaggered in front of a kebab stall in the early hours of Monday morning, demanding to be served first despite the long queue of customers waiting.

When staff refused to serve them, the drunk tourists allegedly threw bottles into the shop. A chaotic brawl ensued, with employees whacking the holidaymakers with kitchen utensils, mops, pipes, and chairs.

Police responded to the commotion, but the tourists had already fled the scene by the time they arrived.

Hassan was detained and interrogated by police at the Patong Police Station at around 5 PM on March 28. He allegedly confessed to being part of the brawl.

Police Captain Nattawut Saraithong said: 'The tourists involved in the fracas were identified from CCTV cameras in the area. It was a viloent altercation that was scary for other tourists.

'This incident could damage the reputation of the area and affect tourism so we will pursue it according to the law.'

After Hassan's arrest, officers arranged a meeting between himself and two restaurant workers involved in the fight, Jordanian national Mohammad Jehad Mohammad Alomari and Egyptian worker Abderahman Mohammad El Fawal.

Hassan claimed that he and his friends were dissatisfied with the long wait for their meals, leading them to throw a bottle of water at the staff.

The two parties have exchanged apologies. However, police said they will continue filing charges against Hassan.