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Bangkok airport apologizes for staff behavior towards Chinese tourists

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Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok has apologized for an employee's inappropriate behavior after a confrontation with Chinese tourists. The incident occurred when fans of a Chinese celebrity allegedly caused disruptions and refused to cooperate with security checks, leading to them being denied boarding. Thai authorities have stated that this isolated incident will not negatively impact bilateral relations between Thailand and China. AI

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Bangkok airport apologizes for staff behavior towards Chinese tourists

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Carol Yang ·

    Bangkok airport apologises after clash with Chinese tourists at boarding gate

    Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport has apologised for “inappropriate behaviour” following backlash over an employee making a slant-eyed gesture towards reportedly disruptive Chinese nationals. The apology came soon after Thai authorities insisted that individual clashes would not har…

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