Foreign Men Bid Thankful Farewell in Pattaya

Two foreign men gave an emotional farewell to staff at their favourite restaurant in Pattaya before returning to their home country, after regularly dining there during their stay in Thailand.

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The moment was shared by TikTok user @sanggg_pbp, who posted a video showing the pair visiting Steakpremier to say goodbye. The post was captioned, “Farewell before going home. @Daniels Knaps #thailand #thaifood.”

The video, which included the on-screen text “POV: when Thai food hits,” showed the two men approaching restaurant staff, performing a traditional wai before kneeling and bowing to the floor as a gesture of respect and gratitude.

Staff members quickly returned the gesture by kneeling and bowing in response, with some lying flat on the floor while accepting the farewell. The exchange drew widespread attention on social media for its display of mutual respect.

Picture courtesy of TikTok: @sanggg_pbp

Many Thai and international users commented on the video, with one viewer asking what had prompted such an emotional goodbye. The person who shared the clip explained that the men had become regular customers during their time in Pattaya and wanted to thank the staff before flying home.

“They liked eating at this restaurant and came here very often. They were about to fly back to their home country, so they bowed to say goodbye,” the poster replied.

Another social media user commented: “They’re so adorable. I’m sure they’ll come back to visit many more times, and maybe even stay longer. No matter how many times I watch this, it warms my heart. Safe travels, and I wish them all the best.”

The video continued to attract positive reactions, with many viewers describing the farewell as heartwarming and praising the respectful exchange between the visitors and the restaurant staff. The clip highlighted the strong impression Thai hospitality and cuisine can leave on international visitors.

The Thaiger reported there has been no further update from the restaurant or the two men. However, the video continues to circulate online, with many users expressing hope that the pair will return to Thailand in the future.

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13 July 2026