Guides who threatened tourists because they cannot return home if they do not buy goods in Thailand
Oct 28, 2025
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According to local media such as Caosod News, the man in the video held a microphone on a tourist bus and demanded Chinese tourists to purchase goods from stores in an overbearing tone.
At the same time, he shouted "If you don't buy things, I'll stop you from returning home tonight..." and pointed his finger at the tourists.
A middle-aged man tried to calm down but was ignored, and threatened another passenger who was filming "Delete the video now".
In the wake of the controversy, the Chinese Embassy in Thailand announced its own investigation.
The embassy said "It has been confirmed that the male guide in the video is a Chinese national and has been illegally guiding in Thailand." There is also an investigation into the travel agency he belongs to.
The embassy also states that "Tourists must go through officially authorized travel agencies when booking travel products"Low-cost group tour products may be associated with unqualified guides or unethical behavior" he warned. Thailand strictly prohibits foreign guide activities, and if you are in a similar situation, contact local tourist police or embassies immediately, he added.
In addition, the Thai Tour Guide Association questioned whether the company provided false information to the authorities.
The association should closely investigate whether the man actually acted as a guide, etc" he urged.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
