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Thai woman confronts loud Italian tourists on train

A Thai woman and a group of Italian tourists were involved in a heated argument aboard an train after she complained that they were making too much noise, according to a video shared on TikTok.

The clip, posted by user 1234aaawry and reported by Manager Online on 24 July 2026, has prompted widespread online debate. There has been no confirmation of the incident from relevant authorities or the other party involved.

Footage shows row over noise

The video shows the tourist group talking loudly and shouting inside the carriage, prompting the Thai woman, who filmed the exchange, to take out her phone and record them.

One of the tourists then appeared to swat at or cover the camera in an apparent attempt to stop the recording. The woman told them: "Please tell them to be quiet."

The warning escalated the situation. A male tourist reportedly asked her angrily, using an expletive, what her problem was.

The woman said she wanted the group to keep their voices at a normal level because they were in a public place and should not disturb other passengers.

Argument turns personal

A member of the tourist group responded with a remark which included an expletive and was translated as: "Sorry for bringing money into your country."

Both sides then exchanged insults. The tourists said they had been loud because they did not know which station they needed to get off at, claiming their guide had not given them the information.

The woman replied that, if they were tourists, they should use the Sukhumvit line instead, saying the route they were travelling on was mainly used by local people for their daily commute.

Towards the end of the clip, some members of the group said they would call police, saying there was a person under 18 in their group. The woman replied: "Call the police." As the train reached the next station, both sides shouted "bye-bye" at each other sarcastically before separating.

What visitors should take from it

For foreigners living in Thailand or visiting the country, the dispute is a reminder that public transport is generally treated as a shared, relatively quiet space, particularly during commuting hours. Being unfamiliar with a route or station is unlikely to be seen by fellow passengers as a reason to disturb a carriage.

Online commenters were divided, although many backed the woman's decision to challenge the noise. Several criticised the suggestion that spending money in Thailand could excuse ignoring local manners or rules.

The video continues to be shared and discussed online.

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25 July 2026

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roo860 Star Member

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17 minutes ago, Chutney said:

She is absolutely right and if you watch the whole thing and listen carefully it entirely supports what she says here.

And wearing a mask, I thought she was a hero, and would want all the Thai nation recognising her?🤔

Celsius Diamond Member

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I like peace and quiet on BTS compared to ghetto Toronto subway and that s hole that is Rome.

That being said, no need to make a spectacle out of it. Have thais already forgotten about the fire that killed 35 people? Get your house in order.

Scouse123 Ruby Member

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BREAKING: Thai Authorities to Announce Nationwide Boycott of Italy.

  • All pizza will immediately be reclassified as "circular baked bread."

  • Spaghetti will be required to identify as "long noodles of uncertain origin."

  • Espresso will henceforth be known only as "small coffee."

  • Anyone making dramatic hand gestures while speaking may be asked to produce a passport.

  • Scooters displaying excessive style will be subject to additional inspection.

Officials insist the measures are "entirely proportionate" despite quietly admitting they have no idea how Thailand will survive without parmesan.

A government spokesman explained:

"This is not an overreaction. We have carefully escalated a minor disagreement into something bordering on international diplomacy. It is the responsible thing to do."

Further proposals include replacing opera with luk thung, banning the word "ciao" unless accompanied by an approved permit, and requiring all lasagne to undergo immigration checks before entering the kingdom.

Tourism officials are said to be "slightly concerned" that declaring economic war over a social media spectacle may not be the marketing strategy they had envisioned.

At press time, officials were reportedly preparing another press conference, complete with microphones, television cameras, baseball caps, face masks, and an air of national emergency... all to discuss an incident that most of the world had forgotten three days ago.

nexus7 Senior Member

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ข่าวเวิร์คพอยท์23 (@wpnews23) on X

ฟังชัดๆ คำต่อคำ หนุ่มไทยเตือนแก๊งนักศึกษาอิตาลีป้วย BTS จี้คนทำผิดออกมาขอโทษเพื่อแสดงความจริงใจ ผู้ใช้เฟซบุ๊กชื่อ Landy Labor Lab โพสต์คลิปวิดีโอ เข้าไปพูดคุยตักเตือนกลุ่มวัยรุ่นอิตาลีถึงเหตุการณ์ที่

https://x.com/wpnews23/status/2080878640989151328

A mixed race Thai man warns a group of Italian students causing a disturbance on the BTS skytrain, demanding that the wrongdoers come out to apologize and show their sincerity. Facebook user Landy Labor Lab posted a video of himself talking to and warning the group of Italian teenagers about the incident, calling for the man who made a rude gesture and the woman who insulted Thai people in the skytrain video to step forward and show their true sincerity.

Edited by nexus7

Patong2021 Diamond Member

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Silly Italian kids, should be more like Thai vocational students. You know those sweet respectable thugs and bullies who stab and shoot each other in public places. Our saintly Thai lady has perhaps not experienced the joys of Thai teenagers at some BTS stations where they congregate.

pub2022 Advanced Member

pub2022

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Send them back home with a 5 years ban.

Geoff914 Gold Member

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What on Earth is it with Thais, the other week it was people burning to death in a fire and hardly a squeak out of the Thais. Talk too loudly on the BTS and the Thais get an apology from the Italian Embassy. If only Thais would get so passionate about the important things in life.

roo860 Star Member

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14 minutes ago, pub2022 said:

Send them back home with a 5 years ban.

Should send you home with one, cockwomble.

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