Immigration police arrested two US citizens at Don Mueang airport on Tuesday night. They were charged with posing for pictures showing their naked bottoms at Wat Arun.
Pol Col Choenron Rimpadee, deputy spokesman of immigration police, said the Americans were arrested at the airport at about 8 pm while they were trying to leave the country.
He identified them only as Joseph and Travis, both aged 38.
The spokesman said the two men admitted to taking down their pants and posing for photos at Wat Arun temple, showing their naked bottoms. They were brought to the Bangkok Yai police station for legal action.
They were charged with nudity in public, which is a criminal offence. They are liable to a fine of up to 5,000 baht.
The Americans were detained at the police station in order to be brought to court.
Tourists should show respect for places of cultural, historical and religious importance because it is basic good manners, Pol Col Choengron said.
