What specific passenger behaviour sparked the viral BTS Skytrain row?

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The viral row on Bangkok's BTS Skytrain was sparked by noisy foreign passengers.

The confrontation began when a Thai commuter confronted a group of foreign passengers over their loud voices and disruptive behaviour within the train carriage. The commuter explicitly asked the group to lower their voices, stating, "In Thailand we don’t scream."
Loud Voices and Shouting

The core of the dispute centred on the excessive noise generated by the group of foreign passengers. The uploader claimed the incident started before filming when she could hear loud shouting audible even through her headphones. Upon boarding, the group reportedly continued shouting and playing boisterously inside the carriage, prompting the commuter's initial request for them to be quieter.
Lack of Manners and Disruptive Actions

Beyond mere loudness, the behaviour of the group was perceived as lacking in manners. Following the initial confrontation, an unseen passenger responded with a dismissive remark about "bringing money to your country," and the commuter accused the group of having "no manners." Further allegations from the uploader, though not fully captured in the video, included claims that some group members later insulted her, suggested she go to the hospital, and kicked a glass divider.
Chaperone's Defence of Children's Behaviour

When directly addressed about the noise, a woman believed to be a teacher or chaperone responded by requesting patience, stating, "They are children. You can’t expect children to be quiet." This defence was offered in response to the commuter's request for quietness, highlighting a difference in expectations regarding the behaviour of younger individuals in a public space.

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