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Italian tour operator apologises after viral confrontation on BTS train
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An Italian tour operator has apologised after a video showing an argument between one of its student groups and a Thai passenger on a Bangkok BTS train went viral on social media.
Key facts
- The apology follows a confrontation that was filmed by a Thai passenger and shared on TikTok yesterday, July 23
- An Italian tour operator has apologised after a video showing an argument between one of its student groups and a Thai passenger on a Bangkok BTS train went viral on social media.
- The tour operator organising the students’ trip messaged our newsroom today, July 24, responding to the viral video.
- The company said it has organised educational trips to Thailand for more than 20 years and renewed its respect and gratitude to Thailand and its people
Summary
The apology follows a confrontation that was filmed by a Thai passenger and shared on TikTok yesterday, July 23. The dispute began after the passenger confronted a group of foreign tourists over speaking loudly on the train, which escalated into a heated verbal exchange seen in the video.
The tour operator organising the students’ trip messaged our newsroom today, July 24, responding to the viral video.