A supposed Chinese tourist has sparked controversy after she was caught riding her electric scooter inside a convenience store in Phuket, Thailand.
Photos shared by the Phuket Times on 12 May show the woman navigating through the aisles of the store on her scooter, even bringing it to the cashier counter.
According to the post, other shoppers were forced to dodge the woman as she made her way through the store.
Source: Phuket Times ภูเก็ตไทม์ on Facebook
Despite being asked by locals to stop, she allegedly ignored their warnings and continued riding her scooter inside.
While the incident was widely discussed on social media, it remains unclear when it took place or how the woman’s nationality was confirmed.
Source: Phuket Times ภูเก็ตไทม์ on Facebook
The incident quickly garnered criticism online, with many questioning why the store did not intervene.
One commenter expressed frustration over why the store staff did not remove the woman.
Translation: Why did the store not remove the woman? This is on the store employees because they have the right to decline service and remove customers from the premises, but they neglected their duties.
Source: Facebook
The incident comes amid growing concerns over the behaviour of tourists in Thailand.
On 6 May, Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul pledged to tighten oversight of tourist conduct following a series of public sex incidents at popular destinations like Pattaya and Phuket.
At least four cases of public indecency have been reported this year, including two couples who were deported for engaging in public sex at the beach and in a moving tuk tuk.
Earlier this week, eight Chinese nationals were also caught filming a drama series without a permit while visiting Thailand on tourist visas.
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Featured image adapted from Phuket Times ภูเก็ตไทม์ on Facebook.