Chinese Tourist Arrested After Vandalizing Airport Gates

A Chinese tourist is reported to have caused damage at Suvarnabhumi Airport, breaking automatic passport control machines.

Footage shows the suspect damaging two automatic passport gates and walking through without permission.

The suspect is seen gesturing and verbally abusing immigration police officers with offensive language.

The incident occurred on November 13th, and an immigration officer filed a police report later that day.

The suspect damaged two specific automatic gates, DAE 01 and DAE 06, and forced his way through.

The suspect's verbal abuse, translated from Chinese, included severe insults directed at an officer.

The suspect also attempted to physically assault an officer, but his wife intervened.

The estimated cost to repair the two damaged automatic gates is nearly 500,000 Baht.

The incident has drawn attention online, with social media users describing the suspect's behavior.