Asia's most beautiful island vows 'no mercy' against misbehaving tourists

Bali's Governor Wayan Koster stated that he would take a "no mercy" approach to foreigners caught breaking the law or disrespecting Balinese culture, The Bali Sun reported.

This statement follows the recent deportation of a 27-year-old American tourist who was involved in aggressively damaging property at a local clinic.

The tourist was seen throwing furniture, tearing down curtains, and frightening other patients. He was removed from Indonesia via I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport on Monday, Jakarta Globe reported.

Koster emphasized that there would be no leniency, and the deportation should serve as a warning to all foreign visitors to Bali to obey local laws and respect Balinese culture and traditions.

In response to increasing misbehavior among foreign visitors, Bali authorities have introduced new guidelines to curb disruptive actions and enhance the island's tourism image.

Bali was named Asia's most beautiful island in this year's annual Reader's Choice Awards by DestinAsian magazine. In October last year, the island also received the same recognition from readers of Condé Nast Traveler in its Readers' Choice Awards.

In 2024, Bali welcomed 6.3 million international visitors, surpassing pre-pandemic levels. This year, it aims to attract 6.5 million tourists.