Thai funeral ‘food court’ blunder: tourists looking for buffet attend wake

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by SCMP’s Asia deskFebruary 4, 2026 at 09:02 AM

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Foreign tourists in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand, mistakenly attended a Thai funeral, believing it was an open-air food court. The incident occurred over the weekend when tourists, drawn by long tables of food customary at Thai funerals, wandered in from a nearby night market. The family hosting the funeral, instead of turning them away, welcomed the tourists and served them food and drinks. The tourists, initially surprised to learn they were at a funeral, apologized but were invited to stay and partake in the meal. This happened on two consecutive days, showcasing Thai hospitality in an unexpected situation.

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