Foreigner and Thai woman get into heated argument on BTS (video)

[webfact]

A video went viral of a foreign man and a Thai woman arguing on the BTS Skytrain in Bangkok after the foreigner almost missed the train because the crowd at the door were reluctant to make space and move inside the carriage.

 

A Thai woman, Jah, shared the video of the argument on social media and later sent it to news agencies. In an interview with ThaiRath, Jah revealed that she boarded the train at Siam BTS Station with the two people in the video.

 

The foreign man in the black shirt almost missed the train because some passengers would not step aside, remaining at the door and blocking others from entering. The foreign man managed to get on the train and walked inside, muttering complaints.

 

According to Jah, the foreign man bumped into the woman in a pink shirt and did not apologise. He asked her to move but his request sounded rude to the woman, sparking the argument.

 

The following exchange was heard:

Foreign man: “Shut the f*ck up! Recording me? I just told you to move onto the f*cking train.”
Thai woman: “Why do you have to use rude words?”
Foreign man: “Shut up! You don’t understand English. It wasn’t rude. I just said get the f*ck out of the way.”
Thai woman: “That’s a rude word.”
Foreign man: “That’s not rude, you don’t understand English!”

 

Another foreign woman on the train attempted to calm the man down. She was heard intervening, saying, “Excuse me, you are being rude. So, just calm down.”

 

 

Foreigner criticised for English insult

 

The foreign man, who spoke in an American accent but had the look of a Chinese man, responded by saying that the rude people were those who did not let others onto the train. The foreign woman tried to explain that the train was full but the man continued to point out that the space in front of him was enough for six people.

 

The foreign man and the Thai woman continued to yell at each other before the video ended.

 

Jah voiced her opinion during the interview with Thai Rath, stating that she understood both sides of the argument from the foreign man and the Thai woman.

 

The foreigner wanted to get home as fast as possible just like the other passengers on the train, so people should move inside to allow others to board. She also understood the Thai woman, as anyone would be angry if someone bumped into them or swore at them without an apology.

 

Many Thai netizens pointed out that the foreigner should not insult Thai people about their English language skills if he cannot speak Thai, even though he is in Thailand. Some argued that they have also witnessed foreigners standing at the train door.

 

Others agreed with the foreign man that many Thai passengers ignore others and always stand at the door for their convenience when getting off.

 

by Petch Petpailin

Siam BTS Station in the rush hour | Photo via X/ @js100radio

 

Source: The Thaiger 2024-07-13

 

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[stoner]

f**kin* american. see i'm not being rude either you f**k.

 

 

[Gecko123]

Hey tough guy...

 

Try pulling a stunt like that on a NYC subway car and see what happens.

[SAFETY FIRST]

Poor Thailand 😔

 

 

[Andre0720]

This foreigner got no education from his parents, no education from any school, some day he will meet someone who will make him understand what education is all about...

[DonniePeverley]

I predict next year Thai's will be protesting at the open door policies for visitors. 

[Artisi]

They walk among us and unfortunately they breed. 

 

He wasn't being rude, just normal for a ignorant self opinionated low-class ar&ehole

[harleyclarkey]

Geez...what an utter pric* and total embarrassment for foreigners. 

This piece of ignorant white thrash is just what gives us a bad name.

Apologies calm Thai lady. 

[Mason45]

The guy is a total a** hole but again if a Thai guy were to do the same thing the media wouldn't have a thing to do with it.

[save the frogs]

He's in a rush to get on the train so he can get back to his miserable life without delays. 

 

The most miserable people always seem to be the ones in the biggest rush. 

[SAFETY FIRST]

10 minutes ago, harleyclarkey said:

This piece of ignorant white thrash is just what gives us a bad name.

Thailand needs to clean up, too much foreign trash here now. 

 

 

[NorthernRyland]

As an American it's undeniable there is a problem in the culture with polite language. It appears to be coming out of urban regions and popular media but it seems normalized in general now. it's totally embarrassing and shameful behavior. Fine, deport etc.. etc...

[SportRider]

I keep an open mind on this. We truly don't know the whole story.  If there's space in the carriage but people didn't move to allow boarding I can understand why he was p***ed off. 

 

In a city the size of Bangkok, there must be hundreds or thousands of rude altercations daily.  Having it on video doesn't make it news. 

 

[bob smith]

There are no laws anywhere in the world that state you have to be polite or nice to anyone.

 

Correct me if I'm wrong but swearing in public in and of itself is not a crime.

 

Only if coupled with the threat of violence can it then be construed as assault/battery, which is a crime.

 

That guy was rude.

So what?

rude people are everywhere. 

Thais are also very rude.

I have had a hell of a lot worse shouted at/done to me by locals over the years..

 

I think this is just another case of farang shaming and the fact that the woman sent her recorded clip to news agencies just goes to show how petty they really are.

 

bob.

 

[fondue zoo]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

get the <deleted> out of the way.”

 

get the <deleted> out of the way, Please.

 

Manners maketh man

 

[bkk6060]

DIsgusting POS.  Deport his butt!

[bob smith]

Just now, bkk6060 said:

DIsgusting POS.  Deport his butt!

Don't be daft!

 

bob.

[bob smith]

37 minutes ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

Thailand needs to clean up, too much foreign trash here now. 

 

 

Haven't you been reading the news?

 

they have just given 60 day visa exemptions to all and sundry.

 

that clean up you so wish for ain't gonna happen, SAFETY...

 

it's gonna get down n dirty pretty soon!

filthy even.

 

bob.

[123Stodg]

A quality American representing! 
 

Even though he technically didn't do anything wrong or illegal, the government will need to be seen as being proactive when a video like this goes viral. Thus, he will likely be tracked down by the authorities and expelled from the country to make the locals feel good. It is unfair, but it is what it is. Their country, their whatever-they-want rules. Visas are revocable at anytime and foreigners don't have rights. Some need to learn the rules (of no rules) the hard way unfortunately. 

[watchcat]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

Foreign man: “Shut up! You don’t understand English. It wasn’t rude. I just said get the <deleted> out of the way.”

 

Next time take a taxi.

[dinsdale]

As an Aussie I am well versed in the more colourful language. There is a time and place though. This guy's an idiot who seems not to understand what country he's in.

[hotchilli]

2 hours ago, stoner said:

f**kin* american. see i'm not being rude either you f**k.

 

 

Bloody Yanks...

[mr336]

I could swear I hears slight French accent🤣. That is one big A hole. Don’t think he’d be talkin to another dude that way. 

[scubascuba3]

Where are those taxi bike guys when you need them

[ezzra]

Many people can't put a sentence together without using foul language, its make them feel powerful

as if this is the best way to put their message to others, sadly, this is happening all over the world already... 

[Skipalongcassidy]

Why hasn't anyone asked the Thai woman why she refused to move out of the way and let others board the train... you see it every day... they rush to be first on then they stop and block the door so they can be first off

[Ironmike]

He was right that there was enough room on the train for more people so why didn't they move??? On the other hand the way that he spoke was foul, wrong and disrespectful if he had done that in his own country he, d get a beating

[Expat68]

At least he was not British 😂😂

[Skipalongcassidy]

1 minute ago, Ironmike said:

He was right that there was enough room on the train for more people so why didn't they move??? On the other hand the way that he spoke was foul, wrong and disrespectful if he had done that in his own country he, d get a beating

Obviously you have never been to NYcity... they speak like that all the time... and his accent could easily have been Long Island

[Will B Good]

Roll on July 15.