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Thai tourist's London curtsy earns 4m online views

A Thai tourist visiting London has received widespread online praise after a video showing her curtsying to a King's Guard passed four million views. The footage, reported by Khaosod on 2 August 2026, was shared by the official London Kings Guards Facebook page.

The tourist was not named in the report. Dressed in an elegant traditional Thai outfit, she performs a graceful curtsy while passing the King's Guard.

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Picture courtesy of Khaosod

Video draws praise from Thai and international viewers

The Facebook page captioned the clip: "Thai Tourist Show HUGE RESPECT for the King's Guard." The wording accompanied footage that quickly spread widely online.

Khaosod said the video went viral, attracting more than four million views. Commenters from Thailand and abroad praised the tourist's gesture, describing it as an elegant display of Thai grace and etiquette.

Video courtesy of Kings Guard facebook

Their comments said the moment reflected Thai culture and created a positive impression among audiences around the world. The reaction focused on her visible show of respect in a formal setting.

No further details about the woman or the purpose of her London trip were given. The available footage centres on the brief moment she walks past the guard and makes the curtsy.

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3 August 2026

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ikke1959 Diamond Member

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Why did she do that? It is the Kings Guard for King Charles of Uk. It is nice she did but the guards are being wondering too for the reason behind it

Liverpool Lou Star Member

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4 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

Why did she do that? It is the Kings Guard for King Charles of Uk. It is nice she did but the guards are being wondering too for the reason behind it

Obviously it is the Kings Guard being in London, England, there are no other kings in the UK other than King Charles.

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scottiejohn Star Member

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16 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Obviously it is the Kings Guard being in London, England, there are no other kings in the UK other than King Charles.

RUBBISH!

  • King Charles III: Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on September 8, 2022, Charles became the King of the United Kingdom and the 14 other Commonwealth realms. His full title includes various elements that reflect his role and responsibilities.

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Beat666 Advanced Member

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It seems, that the King's guard on the horse is family related to the Thai Ladies.

Most probably was this his first working Day. He just got sworn in.

Liverpool Lou Star Member

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1 hour ago, scottiejohn said:

Obviously it is the Kings Guard being in London, England, there are no other kings in the UK other than King Charles.

RUBBISH

Rubbish? You're not seriously suggesting that, apart from the current king, King Charles, there are other kings in the UK?!

Packer Gold Member

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7 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Their comments said the moment reflected Thai culture

Pass the barf bag, please.

scottiejohn Star Member

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8 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Rubbish? You're not seriously suggesting that, apart from the current king, King Charles, there are other kings in the UK?!

There are no individual Kings of England, Scotland, Northern Ireland or Wales?

There is a King of Great Britain - King Charles 111.

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mlkik Silver Member

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14 minutes ago, scottiejohn said:

There are no individual Kings of England, Scotland, Northern Ireland or Wales?

There is a King of Great Britain - King Charles 111.

Did not realise there have been 111 Kings called Charles.

jacko45k Star Member

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1 hour ago, mlkik said:

Did not realise there have been 111 Kings called Charles.

They cut the head off of one of them!

JonnyF Star Member

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Well done to this lady. 🤗

That's the type of tourist we need in Britain. Hopefully my countrymen will reciprocate with similar levels of respect when visiting the Kingdom of Thailand.

I'm off to Pattaya this weekend. Will report back...

Jonathan Swift Gold Member

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13 minutes ago, TigerandDog said:

Whilst this might be the first time any video or pics of a Thai curtseying to the Kings Guard, it is not uncommon to see videos and pictures of Japanese tourists bowing to the Kings Guard after having a pic or video taken. So how about all the Thai bashers in this post just go and pull your heads in and appreciate some cultures are way more respectful than you all appear to be.

Not possible. Lipstick on a pig etc.

BerndD Silver Member

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Maybe ladyboys?

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Geordieabroad Senior Member

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So a Thai respectfully curtseys , her choice, and people turn it into an argument? Jeez

Front Row Silver Member

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Thank heavens someone was just by chance standing right there to capture this. Just coincidence she was wearing traditional Thai clothing. Click. Click. Click.

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