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Bangkok airport apologises after clash with Chinese tourists at boarding gate

Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport has apologized for "inappropriate behaviour" after an employee made a slant-eyed gesture towards Chinese nationals. The incident occurred at a boarding gate and led to backlash.

Carol YangSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-08-05 · 09:00 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
Bangkok airport apologises after clash with Chinese tourists at boarding gate
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Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport has apologized for "inappropriate behaviour" after an employee made a slant-eyed gesture towards Chinese nationals. The incident occurred at a boarding gate and led to backlash. Airport management expressed regret for the actions and expressions of the personnel involved and confirmed that disciplinary action has been taken against the guard. This apology followed assurances from Thai authorities that individual clashes would not negatively impact bilateral relations. The airport's statement was issued on Tuesday night.

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Disciplinary action had been taken against the guard involved.

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Airport management expressed regret over the "inappropriate behaviour and expressions of the personnel concerned".

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Thai authorities insisted that individual clashes would not harm bilateral relations.

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Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport has apologised for "inappropriate behaviour" following backlash over an employee making a slant-eyed gesture towards reportedly disruptive Chinese nationals.

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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 harm bilateral relations.In a statement on Tuesday night, airport management expressed regret over the “inappropriate behaviour and expressions of the personnel concerned”, noting that disciplinary action had been taken against the guard involved.
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