A Thai tourist visiting London has received widespread online praise after a video showing her curtsying to a King's Guard passed four million views. The footage, reported by Khaosod on 2 August 2026, was shared by the official London Kings Guards Facebook page.

The tourist was not named in the report. Dressed in an elegant traditional Thai outfit, she performs a graceful curtsy while passing the King's Guard.

Picture courtesy of Khaosod

Video draws praise from Thai and international viewers

The Facebook page captioned the clip: "Thai Tourist Show HUGE RESPECT for the King's Guard." The wording accompanied footage that quickly spread widely online.

Khaosod said the video went viral, attracting more than four million views. Commenters from Thailand and abroad praised the tourist's gesture, describing it as an elegant display of Thai grace and etiquette.

Video courtesy of Kings Guard facebook

Their comments said the moment reflected Thai culture and created a positive impression among audiences around the world. The reaction focused on her visible show of respect in a formal setting.

No further details about the woman or the purpose of her London trip were given. The available footage centres on the brief moment she walks past the guard and makes the curtsy.

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3 August 2026

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Why did she do that? It is the Kings Guard for King Charles of Uk. It is nice she did but the guards are being wondering too for the reason behind it

Clicks and likes.

Amazing.

4 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

Why did she do that? It is the Kings Guard for King Charles of Uk. It is nice she did but the guards are being wondering too for the reason behind it

Obviously it is the Kings Guard being in London, England, there are no other kings in the UK other than King Charles.

Edited August 3Aug 3 by Liverpool Lou

16 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Obviously it is the Kings Guard being in London, England, there are no other kings in the UK other than King Charles.

RUBBISH!

• King Charles III: Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on September 8, 2022, Charles became the King of the United Kingdom and the 14 other Commonwealth realms. His full title includes various elements that reflect his role and responsibilities.

Edited August 3Aug 3 by scottiejohn

It seems, that the King's guard on the horse is family related to the Thai Ladies.

Most probably was this his first working Day. He just got sworn in.

35 minutes ago, scottiejohn said:

RUBBISH!

• King Charles III: Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on September 8, 2022, Charles became the King of the United Kingdom and the 14 other Commonwealth realms. His full title includes various elements that reflect his role and responsibilities.

What rubbish ? Could you please name all the other kings in the UK.

1 hour ago, scottiejohn said:

Obviously it is the Kings Guard being in London, England, there are no other kings in the UK other than King Charles.

RUBBISH

Rubbish? You're not seriously suggesting that, apart from the current king, King Charles, there are other kings in the UK?!

40 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Rubbish? You're not seriously suggesting that, apart from the current king, King Charles, there are other kings in the UK?!

There are 60,000-70,000 Kings in the UK.

7 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Their comments said the moment reflected Thai culture

Pass the barf bag, please.

8 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Rubbish? You're not seriously suggesting that, apart from the current king, King Charles, there are other kings in the UK?!

There are no individual Kings of England, Scotland, Northern Ireland or Wales?

There is a King of Great Britain - King Charles 111.

Edited August 3Aug 3 by scottiejohn

14 minutes ago, scottiejohn said:

There are no individual Kings of England, Scotland, Northern Ireland or Wales?

There is a King of Great Britain - King Charles 111.

Did not realise there have been 111 Kings called Charles.

1 hour ago, mlkik said:

Did not realise there have been 111 Kings called Charles.

They cut the head off of one of them!

Whilst this might be the first time any video or pics of a Thai curtseying to the Kings Guard, it is not uncommon to see videos and pictures of Japanese tourists bowing to the Kings Guard after having a pic or video taken. So how about all the Thai bashers in this post just go and pull your heads in and appreciate some cultures are way more respectful than you all appear to be.

Well done to this lady. 🤗

That's the type of tourist we need in Britain. Hopefully my countrymen will reciprocate with similar levels of respect when visiting the Kingdom of Thailand.

I'm off to Pattaya this weekend. Will report back...

13 minutes ago, TigerandDog said:

Whilst this might be the first time any video or pics of a Thai curtseying to the Kings Guard, it is not uncommon to see videos and pictures of Japanese tourists bowing to the Kings Guard after having a pic or video taken. So how about all the Thai bashers in this post just go and pull your heads in and appreciate some cultures are way more respectful than you all appear to be.

Not possible. Lipstick on a pig etc.

So a Thai respectfully curtseys , her choice, and people turn it into an argument? Jeez

Thank heavens someone was just by chance standing right there to capture this. Just coincidence she was wearing traditional Thai clothing. Click. Click. Click.

Looks like ..he is a Ladyboy 🤔

Edited August 4Aug 4 by Tarteso

12 hours ago, scottiejohn said:

RUBBISH!

• King Charles III: Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on September 8, 2022, Charles became the King of the United Kingdom and the 14 other Commonwealth realms. His full title includes various elements that reflect his role and responsibilities.

So what ? Anyway, whatever the motive, it was a charming Thai gesture.

It's not relevant BUT there is at least one ladyboy in that group. Nonetheless, they look very nice. :)

Thais lap up these feel good stories. It cleanses the palate between stories about corruption, murder and Israelis behaving badly.

As for the 'lady' in the video, I think someone has been misgendered.

18 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

Why did she do that? It is the Kings Guard for King Charles of Uk. It is nice she did but the guards are being wondering too for the reason behind it

I wonder if she is one of ex Prince [Randy Andy's ] Andrew's love child from one his official visits to Thailand and she was paying respects to her uncle.

I’m a sucker for owt like this.

Makes a pleasant change from trying to disrespect our King’s Guard by brain-dead tourists.

Thanks Mrs.

1 hour ago, hughrection said:

It's not relevant BUT there is at least one ladyboy in that group. Nonetheless, they look very nice. :)

Yes,the ladyboy is the good looking one.

13 minutes ago, Keeenok Powell said:

Yes,the ladyboy is the good looking one.

Respect & Honor doesn't require sexual orientation.

3 hours ago, jacko45k said:

They cut the head off of one of them!

King Charles the First was the only British monarch to be publicly tried and executed. He was beheaded on January 30, 1649.

14 hours ago, blaze master said:

What rubbish ? Could you please name all the other kings in the UK.

Willie, Willie, Harry, Stee,

Harry two, Dick, John, Harry three;

One two three Neds, Richard two,

Harrys four five six, ... then who?

A nice gesture- males a pleasant change from the daily horror stories we all see on all forms of social media

15 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Obviously it is the Kings Guard being in London, England, there are no other kings in the UK other than King Charles.

There have been 63 monarchs of England and Britain spread over a period of approximately 1200 years. That includes the ancestry of King Charles I, II and III.