Report Tourist Chaos in Thailand: Drunken Stunt Sparks Online Outrage

[snoop1130]

Pictures courtesy of เจ๊ม้อย v+

 

In a startling disruption at a Thai restaurant in Prachin Buri, a drunken Chinese tourist turned what was meant to be a tranquil evening of dining and live music into a scene of chaos and offence. On April 30th, the incident rapidly went viral after the popular Facebook page Jay Moi v+ shared footage of the man stripping off his shirt and tossing money at bewildered patrons below.

 

The spectacle unfolded on the second floor of the restaurant, where the man, clearly intoxicated, began dancing shirtless while coughing phlegm. He then proceeded to shower banknotes over the diners on the ground floor, leaving them both uncomfortable and offended. The unexpected behaviour disrupted an otherwise calm evening for those enjoying dinner and music.

 

Eyewitnesses recorded the chaos, with videos showing the tourist blithely tossing money over the balcony to the visible discomfort of Thai guests trying to navigate the awkward spectacle below. His actions prompted immediate attention, with police officers soon arriving at the venue to assess and manage the situation.

 

Upon arrival, officers checked the man’s passport and issued him with a stern warning about his behaviour. Although the tourist initially refused to engage with the police or heed their warnings, officers successfully managed to de-escalate the situation without any further incident.

 

 

 

Criticism from Jay Moi v+ was sharp, condemning the man's actions as a blatant display of disrespect towards Thai people and culture. "Chinese people throw money on the heads of Thai people who are sitting and eating downstairs. Some take off their shirts, and some cough up phlegm all over the place. They don’t know the right time and place," the post remarked, further lamenting the lack of societal manners exhibited by the tourist. "Thai people have dignity."

 

The page further expanded on this behaviour, sparking wider discussions about perceived leniency towards unruly tourists in Thailand. The post continued, "As someone who travels frequently, I have rarely seen foreigners being aggressive in other people’s countries. The reason is that their laws are strict. Have you ever noticed how many fights foreigners cause in Thailand? How much of a mess our country is because of certain groups of people?"

 

This incident resonated with thousands of netizens who expressed their anger over the man's behaviour and called for stricter enforcement of Thai laws to prevent similar occurrences in the future. The debacle has reignited an ongoing debate on tourist conduct and Thailand’s approach to handling misbehaving visitors from abroad.

 

As the clip continues to circulate, it serves as a point of reflection and discussion about maintaining respect and decorum within Thailand's tourism sector. Many argue that while Thailand remains a welcoming destination for international travellers, it's crucial to enforce standards that preserve local dignity and social norms. The event underscores the broader issue of foreign tourists sometimes neglecting the cultural values of the countries they visit, thereby impacting both their experience and those of the local communities.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-04-30

 

 

[JoePai]

display of disrespect - Chinese people throw money on the heads of Thai people

 

Mmm I'm sure most will agree and hand the money back

[SAFETY FIRST]

59 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

 restaurant, where the man, clearly intoxicated, began dancing shirtless while coughing up phlegm all over the place

Sounds like a few of the restaurant on Soi Buakhou. 

 

Cheap Charlie's it's a daily occurrence 

[blaze master]

1 hour ago, snoop1130 said:

preserve local dignity and social norms.

 

I could write out a whole list of social norms in Thai culture. Do they really want to play this game ?

 

Thai hypocrisy is sickening.