@ronfielder22@jackpnvr Honestly, if they just apologized when she asked them to quiet down, nobody would care. The reason Thai people are upset is because they responded with straight-up insults. You have to separate the noise from the disrespect.
We only welcome and respect good tourists who travel to our country with manners and respect our culture. If money is all you have, do not travel to other countries. Keep uour money and spend it on educating yourself some manners and learning about other cultures before leaving your country.
Bangkok is noisy, yes. But not every place in Bangkok is supposed to be noisy.
There are places where being loud is perfectly fine, and there are places where people expect a quiet, respectful environment. Public transport is one of them.
If you want to be loud, do it where it's appropriate. Being unable to tell the difference between places where it's okay to make noise and places where it's not isn't a cultural difference—it's a matter of basic manners and respect for the people around you.
@ronfielder22@jackpnvr I appreciate your point of view towards Thai people that they are playing the victim. I hope you receive these fingers you deserved.
The fact that Thai people warned you shows they still regard you as a guest; if they had simply stayed silent, that might have been a danger sign.
It’s a good thing it was a woman who issued the warning.
I shudder to think what might have happened if a man had been involved in an argument like that.
Sometimes, people who claim to belong to a civilized world actually lack basic human decency.
Refraining from making loud noises that disturb others in public is considered basic etiquette among Thai people.
Tourists should be aware of this.
If It was an Asian person doing this in Europe, there’s a good chance we’d be told to “go back home” or face racist remarks and mockery. Yet some visitors arrive in Thailand acting as if local norms don’t apply to them as though they’re entitled to behave however they want.
That double standard is what’s frustrating. No one is superior because of where they come from. Respect goes both ways.
I understand that being loud on public transport may be more socially acceptable in some parts of Europe. Different societies have different norms, and I’m fully aware of that.
But in Bangkok the public transport etiquette is different. Keeping your voice down and not disturbing other passengers is considered basic courtesy. That’s the local norm, and visitors should respect it just as I respect local customs when I’m abroad.
What surprised me even more were the comments saying, “We’re bringing money to your country.” What kind of argument is that? Buying a €1 BTS ticket or spending money as a tourist doesn’t exempt anyone from respecting local etiquette. Being a customer doesn’t put you above the people who live there.
What concerns me is the double standard. When Asians in Europe point out something or don’t perfectly fit in, they’re often told to “go back home” or face racist remarks. Yet when some Western tourists ignore local norms in Asia, people are expected to accept it because they’re bringing money.
For too long, some people have felt comfortable mocking Thai people because of our accents or outdated stereotypes about Asians. That shouldn’t be acceptable anymore.
This is 2026. Being multilingual is something to be proud of not something to be ridiculed. Speaking English as a second or third language is not a sign of lower intelligence or worth.
Thai people and Asians in general should never be treated as inferior. We deserve the same respect that we give to others. The era of staying silent when we’re looked down upon should be over!
Respect isn’t a privilege. It’s the minimum standard for everyone.
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