What specific behaviour angered Thai netizens on the BTS Skytrain?

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Thai Netizens Angered by Noisy Foreign Passengers on BTS Skytrain

Thai netizens were angered by a group of foreign passengers whose loud behaviour and subsequent verbal exchange with a Thai commuter on the BTS Skytrain were captured on video and went viral. The incident, which occurred on the BTS Silom Line, involved a group of young foreign passengers allegedly shouting and playing loudly inside the train carriage, disturbing other commuters. The uploader of the video claimed the noise was audible even through her headphones.
Loud Behaviour on Public Transport

The core of the online anger stemmed from the perceived disruptive behaviour of the foreign passengers. According to the commuter who confronted the group, their noise level was excessive and inappropriate for a public transport setting. The commuter's initial request was for the group to lower their voices, stating, "In Thailand we don’t scream." This suggests a cultural difference in expected public conduct that fuelled the netizens' frustration.
Escalation and Insults

The situation escalated beyond a simple request for quiet. When the Thai commuter asked the group to be quieter, an unseen passenger responded with a comment implying their financial contribution to the country: "Sorry for bringing money to your country." This remark was followed by accusations of the group having "no manners." The exchange then devolved into a series of insults, with one passenger allegedly telling the commuter to "shut the f*** up," eliciting a similarly profane response.
Allegations of Further Misconduct

Beyond the audible exchange captured in the video, the uploader made further allegations of misconduct. She claimed that after leaving the train, some members of the group insulted her, suggested she go to a hospital, and kicked a glass divider. While these specific actions were not fully depicted in the viral clip and could not be independently verified, they contributed to the widespread negative sentiment among Thai social media users. The uploader's initial caption also questioned the group's nationality and suggested a review of Thailand's visa policies, indicating a broader concern about foreign visitor behaviour.

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