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Italian Students Face Investigation After Misconduct on Bangkok BTS
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A group of Italian exchange students and their supervisor face severe professional and legal repercussions in Italy following a viral incident of harassment on a Thai sky train.
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Italian exchange students behave inappropriately and insult a passenger on the BTS in Bangkok.
The incident goes viral in Thailand and Italy.
The Italian Embassy in Thailand issues a formal apology and condemnation.
Reports emerge that the trip was funded by the Italian National Social Security Institute for children of state employees.
The students and supervisor apologize to the victim at a Thai police station and pay a 1,000 THB fine to close the case.
The group returns to Italy to face a formal investigation committee and potential loss of professional licenses.
Who & What's Involved
BTS SkytrainEmbassy of Italy in ThailandNational Social Security Institute of ItalyMinistry of Education of ItalyTeachers' Association of ItalyKhem Tee Sip (Khem Kritteera)
Topics
International MisconductDiplomatic ApologyTaxpayer FundingProfessional EthicsThai-Italian Relations
Locations
Bangkok, ThailandItalySicily