Italian Resident Slams Rowdy Foreign Tourists on Bangkok BTS
A group of foreign tourists harassed a Thai person on Bangkok's BTS after being asked to quiet down, prompting an Italian resident to condemn their behavior and urge visitors to respect local culture and rules.
A group of foreign tourists were caught on video making excessive noise on the BTS Skytrain in Bangkok, then verbally abusing a Thai person who politely asked them to be quieter. When asked to lower their voices, the tourists mocked the person, sarcastically saying "sorry for bringing money to your country" while making offensive gestures and bullying the individual. On July 24, an Italian man who is married to a Thai woman and resides in Thailand responded on Facebook, calling the behavior shameful and emphasizing that when traveling abroad, tourists represent not just themselves but their entire country. He expressed gratitude for Thailand's kindness and hospitality, stating that the minimum visitors should do is respect local rules, culture, and people. The Italian resident stressed that being a tourist does not mean one can do whatever they please, and he hoped the incident would not lead Thais to judge all Italians negatively, as most Italians understand the importance of respecting others. He concluded by thanking Thailand for the generosity shown to him every day.
