A viral video of a Thai passenger asking a group of young foreign tourists to lower their voices on the BTS has sparked a wider conversation about courtesy on public transport in Bangkok.
In the clip, the group can be heard speaking loudly inside a train carriage. After one person tries to block her camera, the Thai woman asks them to keep their voices down. A young woman in the group says they are discussing where to go next, and the passenger replies that talking is fine, but should be done at a normal volume.
She tells them that people in Thailand do not usually shout or scream on public transport.
The exchange escalates when one tourist responds: “Then sorry for bringing money to your country,” drawing laughter from others in the group. The Thai woman calls the remark bad manners, while others tell her to “shut up” and demand to know what her problem is. The group later gets off at the next station.
The footage has drawn strong reactions online, particularly over the suggestion that spending money as a visitor excuses disrespectful behaviour.
There may be no expectation of complete silence on the BTS, but many Bangkok commuters do keep conversations low and avoid drawing attention in a crowded carriage, especially late at night.
Was her response over the top, or are you glad she said what other passengers may have been thinking?
To all the decent Italians out there, I know these people do NOT represent all Italians.
This group of Italian tourists was being loud and disruptive on public transport. When they realized they were being filmed, instead of behaving better, they responded by:
- Saying, “Sorry for bringing money to your country” as if spending money gives them the right to disrespect the country they’re visiting
- Making a slant-eye gesture to mock Asians
- Giving the person filming them the middle finger
Tourism is not a free pass for racism, arrogance, or disrespect. If you travel to another country, respect its people. It’s really that simple.
Heureux d'accueillir en France Leurs Majestés le Roi Maha Vajiralongkorn et la Reine Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana de Thaïlande pour leur première visite d'Etat en Europe.
En cette année 2026 où nous célébrons le 170e anniversaire de nos relations diplomatiques et 66 ans après la visite de Leurs Majestés le Roi Bhumibol Adulyadej et la Reine Sirikit à l’invitation du général de Gaulle, nous avons mutuellement à cœur de renforcer notre coopération.
Keir Starmer has resigned.
I just watched Keir Starmer give an emotional speech.
Keir is not a bad or evil person; he’s a much better man than Rupert Lowe, Boris Johnson, Nigel Farage and other leaders. It just didn’t work out. I wish him all the best.
Andy Burnham will be our next prime minister.
Je tiens à remercier le Premier ministre @Keir_Starmer pour sa contribution au renforcement de la relation franco-britannique, son engagement au sein de la coalition des volontaires pour l’Ukraine, ainsi qu’à la relance de la relation entre le Royaume-Uni et l’Union européenne.
Le travail accompli ensemble pour la défense, l’énergie nucléaire, l’espace et l’innovation, en particulier lors de notre sommet franco-britannique de juillet dernier, témoigne de cet engagement.
Nous poursuivrons sur cette voie au bénéfice de nos peuples et de l’Europe.
Keir, thank you for all our cooperation, your support, and the joint decisions that have helped make our Europe and our protection of life stronger.
The United Kingdom has been, is, and will remain among the world’s leaders. Here in Ukraine, we deeply value Britain, and every meeting and every conversation we have had has always been filled with real substance.
Thank you for always being in touch, always engaged, and always striving to do what is needed and what will truly help.
I wish the United Kingdom and all British people every success as well as realisation of your national goals. We have confidence in Britain.
Keir, you are always a welcome guest in Ukraine.
@Keir_Starmer
Countries in the Bible and what they are called today:
Persia — Iran
Babylon — Iraq
Assyria — Iraq, Syria, Turkey
Canaan — Israel, Palestine, Lebanon
Aram — Syria
Moab — Jordan
Ammon — Jordan
Edom — Jordan
Philistia — Palestine (Gaza region)
Cush — Sudan / Ethiopia
Media — Iran
Mesopotamia — Iraq
Phoenicia — Lebanon
Asia Minor — Turkey
Macedonia — North Macedonia / Greece
Rome — Italy
Tarshish — Possibly Spain
The Bible was written in real places, among real nations, throughout real history.
These weren’t fictional lands. They were kingdoms, empires, and nations where God revealed Himself, judged rulers, raised prophets, delivered His people, and fulfilled His promises.
It can take many leaders years to grow into the statesman you became in just two years.
European and Ukrainian security is stronger because of you.
Thank you, dear Keir.
Prime ministerial resignations in the last 10 years:
24 June 2016: David Cameron
24 July 2019: Theresa May
7 July 2022: Boris Johnson
20 October 2022: Liz Truss
5 July 2024: Rishi Sunak
22 June 2026: Keir Starmer
First multilateral meeting today – the G7–Ukraine format at the G7 Summit. I thank @EmmanuelMacron, @MarkJCarney, @bundeskanzler, @GiorgiaMeloni, @takaichi_sanae, @Keir_Starmer, @POTUS, @eucopresident, @vonderleyen, for participating and for the strong ideas on how to force Russia into peace.
Priorities are clear: more air defense missiles along with licenses to produce them, winter support package, and cranking up pressure on Russia. Importantly, the U.S. is ready to provide backstop across these lines of effort.
It is key that everything discussed be implemented. Russia must come to learn that its war will never be normalized. I thank everyone who’s helping.
L’incontro di oggi a Roma con l’amica @takaichi_sanae, Primo Ministro del Giappone, è stato molto importante per ribadire una convinzione comune: Italia e Giappone sono determinati a costruire insieme un futuro di sicurezza, prosperità e stabilità.
Vogliamo dare risposte concrete ai nostri cittadini, raccogliere le sfide del presente e trasformarle in opportunità. E siamo pronti a farlo insieme 🇮🇹🇯🇵