Bus passengers were disgusted when a tourist planted his smelly feet on the headrest in front of him.

Commuters were settling in for the ride when the holidaymaker, who was travelling with a friend, propped up his feet on the empty seat ahead at the Trang Bus Terminal on December 2.

Footage shows the Indian man reclining with both feet in the air as he watched a video on his friend's phone.

Onlooker Nutichai said passengers were uncomfortable as a 'strong, unpleasant smell' then drifted through the coach.

He said: 'I couldn't believe anyone could be so rude. He put his socked feet up and the smell was so powerful that everyone was covering their noses. His behaviour was so disrespectful and has no place in public transport.'

The tourist later apologised on social media when footage of the incident emerged online.

He claimed he had lifted his legs to ease the discomfort due to limited legroom and did not intend to cause a nuisance.

A similar case occurred in Phuket last month, where a Middle Eastern passenger sparked a fight when he placed his bare feet on a British tourist's seat.

The dispute began when the Brit politely asked the man to remove his feet, but was mocked.

Thai tour guide Yutthachai Samee said staff had to intervene, adding that the British tourist was 'polite and well-mannered' who only retaliated after repeated provocation.