First of all, this is far more than just a fandom dispute.
This is a serious and vicious social incident.
Let me reiterate: this is a severe violent incident.
A Chinese student visiting Thailand was accused of queue-jumping. For this alone, she was dragged out of the line, assaulted, had her phone snatched, dragged to the entrance for public humiliation, and attacked with extremely dangerous, potentially fatal combat techniques including takedowns and neck restraints.
Worse still, local fans on site cheered and celebrated the violence.
Scenes like this echo eras from decades ago marked by rampant anti-Chinese sentiment, in nations that once enforced systematic anti-Chinese policies.
Furthermore, it is widely acknowledged that the conduct of frontline staff often mirrors the attitude of upper management ��� especially in Thailand, a society with rigid hierarchical norms.
One cannot help but question what training and social environment allowed security and venue staff to collectively, without hesitation, openly use violence against a young Chinese woman. It also exposes the hostile atmosphere that drove onlookers to cheer for such brutality.
Even if she had cut the queue, event staff have no right to resort to physical force, dragging or public humiliation. This demonstrates a blatant disregard for fundamental human rights.
Tourism forms one of Thailand’s key economic pillars. It is deeply disturbing that Chinese visitors, a vital demographic for Thai tourism, cannot feel safe while travelling here.
What makes this even more horrifying: no bystanders stepped in to stop the attack; instead, they cheered it on.
Shockingly, after news reached China, many dismissed the incident as mere fandom drama, debated whether the victim “deserved it”, attempted to suppress discussions, and even sided with the perpetrators. This is a failure of basic human decency.
Once again: this is not a fandom conflict. It is a vicious violent incident in which a Chinese tourist’s personal safety was violently threatened in Thailand.
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I want to ask GMM: Who gave your staff the authority to behave this way?
Regardless of who she is, which country she comes from, or whether she is a fan, no ordinary person should ever be treated like this in a public environment.
A similar incident happened to me and a bunch of non-Thai fans back in Starlympic 2025. Although no violence occurred, we also showed proof, and the staff ruled us wrong. The thing is, you open these events to all fans to attend, yet we were judged and discriminated against. AGAIN, plesse do better.
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i’m not taking any side. but if there’s one side i can’t bring myself to defend it’s gmmtv. no matter where you come from, what nationality ethnicity or gender you are once you spend your money to support their artists - gmmtv has a responsibility to respect the value of every single contribution. i’m using this hashtag not cause of one isolated incident but cause of a pattern in how gmmtv has operated for a long time. from merchandise that repeatedly falls short of the quality fans pay for to unprofessional handling of public issues to poorly managed events both in Thailand and internationally that continue to be plagued by avoidable mistakes … it’s about the company’s standards and the way it operates. every fan’s money time and effort hold the same value. fans aren’t asking for special treatment—they’re asking for respect and for products and services that match what they paid for. too often however gmmtv gives the impression that it’s focused on collecting money while delivering work that feels rushed and lacking in care. i also want to make one thing clear: the artists are not at fault here. the issue lies in gmmtv’s management event organization merchandise quality and overall lack of professionalism in handling these matters. yeah gmmtv No1. !ut there are different kinds of “no1” -there’s the “no1” built by the artists’ talent hard work, and the genuine bond they share with one another. then there’s the other kind of “no1”—and i think every fandom already knows what that refers to. there’s nothing wrong with a company making money. but if you’re selling something at a value of 10 then the quality should also be worth 10. if gmmtv wants to keep expanding its roster of artists it should also have the capacity to properly support develop and care for all of them while giving fans an experience that reflects the support they’ve invested—not simply grow bigger while failing to maintain the standard people deserve. i’ve seen discussions across many different fandoms and there’s one thing they all seem to have in common. almost every fandom has at some point said that gmmtv treats their artists unfairly that certain artists are favored while others are overlooked. if nearly every fandom reaches the same conclusion i don’t think the issue is favoritism anymore. instead it suggests that gmmtv is failing to consistently manage and develop its artists. it’s not that they’re neglecting only a few artists they’re letting too many talented people fall through the cracks. fans follow their artists every day so they notice who gets opportunities who receives promotion and how their careers progress. when so many independent fandoms share the same concerns it’s something the company should take seriously. gmmtv is home to many talented artists. artists sign with a management company because they need opportunities promotion long-term planning and a team that knows how to position them. if artists have to do all of that on their own then what is the management company really there for? what i see is a company that keeps expanding its roster while its ability to support and develop every artist doesn’t keep pace. i’ve also seen artists who had steady work and strong recognition before joining gmmtv only to see their opportunities decrease after signing. even some long-time artists had clear momentum to break through but those opportunities weren’t fully utilized. once momentum is lost it’s difficult to get it back. an entertainment company shouldn’t only focus on signing more artists. it also has a responsibility to create opportunities and provide a clear path for the people it already represents. otherwise too much talent ends up being wasted … ((( i have waited a long time for this day to voice my opinion )))