Sihasak Urges Chinese Ambassador to Explain Thai Rules to Tourists

Thairath•Politics•21d ago

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Deputy Prime Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow urged the Chinese Ambassador to Thailand to help Chinese tourists understand Thai regulations following unrest at Suvarnabhumi Airport.

•Sihasak Phuangketkeow addressed the chaos at Suvarnabhumi Airport involving Chinese tourists and Thai officials on August 5, 2026.
•The incident involved Chinese tourists being prevented from boarding a plane and reports of Thai officials bullying them.
•Sihasak Phuangketkeow stated that the Chinese Ambassador to Thailand should clarify Thai regulations to tourists to maintain relations.

Overview

•On August 5, 2026, Sihasak Phuangketkeow commented on the chaos at Suvarnabhumi Airport.
•Unrest occurred at Suvarnabhumi Airport between Chinese tourists and Thai officials after tourists were prevented from boarding a plane.
•Images emerged showing Thai officials allegedly bullying Chinese tourists.
•Sihasak Phuangketkeow stated that while travelers should be facilitated, immigration regulations must be followed.
•Sihasak Phuangketkeow asserted that the role of a diplomat is to maintain relations and not solely protect the interests of the Chinese side.
•Sihasak Phuangketkeow informed the Chinese Ambassador to Thailand that the situation is sensitive and requires a clarifying explanation.
•Sihasak Phuangketkeow emphasized that both the Chinese Ambassador to Thailand and the Thai Ambassador to the People's Republic of China must maintain good relations.

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Key Quotes

Sihasak Phuangketkeow

"Because the ambassador is in Thailand, the primary duty is to promote international relations and promote good understanding between people."

เพราะทูตอยู่ที่ประเทศไทยหน้าที่หลักคือส่งเสริมความสัมพันธ์ระหว่างประเทศ ส่งเสริมความเข้าใจที่ดีระหว่างประชาชน

Key Entities

Person

Sihasak Phuangketkeow(สีหศักดิ์ พวงเกตุแก้ว)ℹ️

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand.

Chinese Ambassador to Thailand(ทูตจีนประจำประเทศไทย)ℹ️

The diplomat Sihasak Phuangketkeow urged to explain Thai regulations to Chinese tourists.

Thai Ambassador to the People's Republic of China(ทูตไทยประจำสาธารณรัฐประชาชนจีน)

A diplomat tasked with maintaining good relations between Thailand and China.

Place

Suvarnabhumi Airport(สนามบินสุวรรณภูมิ)ℹ️

The location where unrest occurred between Chinese tourists and Thai officials.

People's Republic of China(สาธารณรัฐประชาชนจีน)ℹ️

The country where the Thai Ambassador is stationed.