Bangkok governor orders strict checks on Chinese-backed businesses after viral TikTok backlash

[snoop1130]

 

In light of a viral TikTok video featuring a Chinese expat’s perspective on life in Thailand, Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt issued an instruction for the Huai Khwang district chief to stringently impose laws on Chinese-backed businesses. This decision occurred yesterday and was instigated by a filmed review of Thailand’s day-to-day life from a non-Thai-speaking Chinese resident’s viewpoint.

 

Showcasing his day-to-day experiences, the expat indicated a life revolving heavily around Chinese enterprises such as restaurants and supermarkets. In the video, he also demonstrated using Chinese-focused apps to order food, and interacting with Chinese-speaking delivery personnel. This video ignited a wave of critiques amongst Thai social media users, who jocularly labelled the Huai Khwang zone as “Monthon Tai Guo,” translated as Thailand province of China.

 

Concerns arising about the area potentially evolving into a “Little China,” domineered by Chinese capital-backed businesses, were voiced. Responding to this, Chadchat that while such businesses do contribute positively to economic stimulation, it’s a priority to ensure their law-abiding operation. He revealed instances where some of these businesses in the Huai Khwang area were closed due to violations of the Food Act concerning imported food. He noted that the district office has been instructed to keep these businesses under close watch.

 

However, the 57 year old governor clarified the limitations of City Hall’s powers in regulating business registration which falls under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Commerce. Nevertheless, he assured that all businesses would face thorough inspections, focusing particularly on food and beverage businesses to guarantee compliance with the Public Health Act, reported by Bangkok Post.

 

By Mitch Connor

Caption: Photo courtesy of ชัชชาติ สิทธิพันธุ์ (Facebook)

 

Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/bangkok/bangkok-governor-orders-strict-checks-on-chinese-businesses-after-viral-tiktok-backlash

 

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[BenStark]

That ugly xenophobia rasing its head again

[Andycoops]

Thin end of the CCP wedge, kick them all the way back to peking.

[Burma Bill]

22 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

a viral TikTok video featuring a Chinese expat’s perspective on life

Interesting, Tik Tok was set up by Chinese entrepreneurs! (Google)

 

ByteDance Ltd.

 

Fact: TikTok's parent company ByteDance Ltd. was founded by Chinese entrepreneurs, but today, roughly sixty percent of the company is beneficially owned by global institutional investors such as Carlyle Group, General Atlantic, and Susquehanna International Group.Apr 16, 2023