Tourist Sparks Controversy by Removing Ice with Bare Hands in Koh Samui Restaurant

A foreign tourist triggered online debate after posting a video of herself removing ice from a drink at a Koh Samui restaurant, raising concerns about hygiene and cultural sensitivity. In the video, the woman visibly dipped her hand into a glass, removing and discarding the ice while expressing fears about potential illness from unsafe water. The clip quickly drew criticism from both Thai and international viewers, with many suggesting she should have simply asked the staff for a drink without ice. Some commenters noted that her hand was likely less hygienic than the ice itself, offering remarks like "Just say 'no ice'" and criticizing her approach. In a subsequent video, the content creator appeared to resolve the situation by ordering a drink without ice, which was generally seen as a constructive conclusion to the incident.