Coffee Vendor Apologises After Tourist Incident, Shop Closed for 30 Days

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A coffee vendor at Rom Hup Market, Samut Songkhram, came under fire after a video surfaced showing him pushing and verbally abusing a Spanish tourist near the Maeklong Railway Station. The incident occurred at 8:30 a.m. on September 26, while tourists were visiting the famous Rom Hup Market as a train approached the station.

 

The video, captured by a tour guide, quickly went viral on social media, sparking widespread criticism of the vendor’s actions and concerns about the impact on Thailand’s tourism image.

 

On September 27, Pol. Lt. Col. Anatchai Kontong, Chief of Tourist Police Station 2, and officers from Samut Songkhram conducted an investigation. It was confirmed that the altercation occurred in front of the “Pan Jang” coffee shop owned by Mr. James.

The vendor was seen pushing the tourist away from the shop, which is situated on land owned by the State Railway of Thailand, not rented by Mr. James.

 

Later, Mr. James was summoned by the railway authorities and the tourist police. He admitted his wrongdoing and recorded a video apology to the tourist and the people of Thailand for damaging the country’s tourism image.

 

As a consequence, Maeklong Railway Station officials suspended his business operations for 30 days. They also warned that further misconduct could lead to the permanent revocation of his rights to operate in the area.

 

 

Picture courtesy: Siam Rath

 

-- 2024-09-28

 

[Upnotover]

Presumably guilty of sitting on the bench rather than standing like the other morons.

[Kerryd]

The video of the coffee vendor pushing the tourist:
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=495825173327374

This one is from news show and isn't blurred out:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTu_APUJF3w

[NowNow]

Hopefully people will take note of which shop is his and not ever go there.