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Indian tourist alleges racist abuse in Thailand restaurant — Video sparks outrage online
An Indian tourist has shared a video on social media alleging that he faced verbal abuse and racist remarks at a restaurant in Thailand following a dispute over a breakfast bill.
In the video, he claims that a woman was called by the restaurant staff to assist with translation. However, he alleges that after learning his nationality, she began verbally abusing him.
The tourist said he was forced to contact the Thailand Tourist Police to resolve the situation.
“We literally had to call the tourist police to sort this out. For all the people who say Thailand is good and all of that, this is the first time I am experiencing racism in Thailand,” he said in the video.
The video also shows the woman allegedly hurling abuse at the tourist.
Sharing the clip on Instagram, he wrote: “Racism is never okay, not in debates, not in real life. We faced it in Ao Nang, Krabi - Thailand and had to stand up for ourselves by calling the police.”
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The video has since drawn significant attention online, sparking mixed reactions on social media.
One user commented: “As a Thai person, I feel sorry that you faced this situation in my country but don’t let a few people ruin your journey. Please do enjoy the rest of your time with nicer people. By the way, India is one of my fav top 5 countries in the world.”
Another user wrote: “I’m Thai and I’m sure you will be okay because most Thai people are welcoming. Don’t worry, we’re not being racist, but this woman might not be normal.”
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