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Foreign Tourists Accidentally Attend Funeral, Warmly Welcomed with Food

Foreign Tourists Accidentally Attend Funeral, Warmly Welcomed with Food
A video showcasing foreign tourists warmly welcomed at a funeral in southern Thailand has gone viral, praising Thai kindness and cultural openness. The clip depicts tourists entering a funeral in Khanom district, Nakhon Si Thammarat, initially believing it was a food court near a night market. When the tourists realized their mistake, the funeral hosts graciously invited them to stay and served them traditional Thai foods like iced tea, pink milk, and fried dough. The following day, three Dutch siblings experienced a similar encounter, being welcomed and served food after mistaking the funeral for a restaurant. Social media users celebrated the hosts' compassion, viewing the incident as a reflection of Thai community spirit and hospitality. The foreign visitors later expressed gratitude and described the experience as a unique example of Thai kindness.