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Italian Youths Fined After Harassing Thai Woman on BTS
Thai Ch8•10:28•Crime•
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A group of Italian students faced legal action and public condemnation after displaying offensive behavior toward a Thai passenger on the BTS Skytrain.
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Events
Italian high school students on a study trip behave disruptively on the BTS between Sala Daeng and Chong Nonsi stations.
Sugus records the incident and reports the youths to the police for harassment and bullying.
The incident goes viral, leading to an online 'witch hunt' to find the students' hotel.
The Italian Embassy issues a statement condemning the behavior.
The students record apology videos to the Thai public.
Five students are interrogated by police and fined 1,000 to 2,000 Baht each.
Sugus forgives the students after a face-to-face apology.
Who & What's Involved
Royal Thai PoliceBTS SkytrainEmbassy of Italy in ThailandSala Daeng StationChong Nonsi StationSugusPolice Lieutenant General Trairong Phiwphan
Topics
Tourist MisconductPublic HarassmentThai-Italian RelationsLegal PenaltiesCultural Respect
Locations
Bangkok, ThailandBTS Skytrain