A Thai woman and a group of foreign tourists, believed to be Italian 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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UPDATE

Italian Embassy Facebook Page Hit by BTS Fracas Comments

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The Italian Embassy's Facebook page was flooded with comments from Thai netizens after a reported confrontation between a Thai woman and a group of Italian youths on a BTS Skytrain on July 24.

The woman reportedly asked the group to lower their voices because they were disturbing other passengers. The dispute later went viral after the Facebook page "Jae Moy v+" published a photograph under the caption: "Bad behavior by foreign tourists on the BTS."

According to the post, the youths made rude gestures, including raising their middle fingers, after being asked about the noise.

Embassy page receives angry responses

By the evening, Thai users had posted a large number of comments on the Italian Embassy's Facebook page. Some comments have since been restricted on certain embassy posts, while the embassy had issued no official statement on the matter at the time of publication.

Comments criticised the alleged conduct and questioned whether the youths had been taught proper manners. One said Italy should teach children respect from the time they can speak, while another wrote: "Money can't buy manners."

Other users referred to Thai lessons on consideration and good conduct, and urged the embassy to issue a press release. One commenter warned that silence could lead to cultural abuse being directed at Italian visitors outside hotels, adding a reference to pineapple pizza.

Open letter calls for investigation

Earlier, Facebook user Prat Samsee posted an open letter in English addressed to Italian Ambassador Paolo Dionisi and relevant parties.

Prat referred to reports that the group had made excessive noise, then allegedly responded to requests to lower their voices with remarks insulting Thai people, including: "Sorry for bringing money to Thai people."

He also cited allegations of middle-finger gestures, abusive language and attempts to obstruct recording of the incident. The letter said such behaviour showed a serious lack of courtesy in a public place and undermined the dignity and humanity of others.

Prat asked the embassy and relevant authorities to investigate. If the reports were established, he called for a formal warning, acceptance of responsibility and an apology to those affected.

He stressed that the actions of a small group should not be treated as representative of Italians generally, noting that Thailand and Italy have maintained warm and friendly relations for many years.

25 July 2026