Netizens in Thailand slammed two tourists in Patong, Phuket, for being disrespectful towards a street food vendor, even blowing out mucus towards her.
In an X post on Monday (4 May), a netizen claimed that the tourists also refused to pay after eating.
The video attached to the post has gained over 497,000 views as of writing.
In the video, a man wearing a white shirt takes big strides towards a street food cart.
Using a finger to cover one of his nostrils, he blows out mucus towards the female vendor manning the cart.
Source: @Mr_Whathapened on X
Bystanders are heard shouting at the man in protest, and he walks back to his female companion, believed to be his partner.
The woman then gave the middle finger to the camera before they both walked away from the scene.
Source: @Mr_Whathapened on X
The incident enraged many local netizens, who believe the tourists’ behaviour was unacceptable.
Some said witnesses should have called the authorities, and that the tourists involved should be prosecuted and banned from Thailand.
Meanwhile, others said the bystanders should have taken matters into their own hands, claiming that Thai law and law enforcers are too lenient towards tourists.
Translation: If we can’t punish them, then don’t have any police or laws at all. Let the people handle it themselves—it’ll be more effective. It won’t affect tourism at all; it’ll only attract higher-quality tourists. They probably wouldn’t want to come visit and run into these scummy
Source: X
However, one netizen remarked that the video does not show the entire picture, speculating that the vendor may have tried to charge the tourists more.
Source: Facebook
In Thailand, fraud involving the theft of food, drink, or shelter is punishable by up to 3 months in prison, a fine of up to THB 500 (S$19), or both.
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Featured image adapted from @Mr_Whathapened on X.