Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleBangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport (Getty/iStock)A Chinese man has been permanently barred from re-entering Thailand after allegedly damaging an automated glass gate at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Samut Prakan province. The 30-year-old allegedly kicked two glass barriers and damaged equipment after failing to follow instructions for the automated immigration gate, then forced his way through without completing the process. Authorities intervened, charging him with property damage, which carries a fine of up to $15,000, imprisonment for up to three years, or both, according to local news.His visa has reportedly been revoked, and he has been placed on a permanent blacklist, with deportation expected once legal proceedings are concluded. This incident follows a directive from the Thai interior ministry for authorities to act firmly against law-breaking foreigners, prompted by numerous complaints about unruly behaviour, with officials emphasising respect for Thai culture and laws. In fullChinese tourist banned from Thailand for life after damaging $15,000 airport gateThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Chinese man banned from Thailand after alleged airport incident
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleBangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport (Getty/iStock)A Chinese man has been permanently barred from re-entering Thailand after allegedly damaging an automated glass gate at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Samut Prakan province. The 30-year-old allegedly kicked two glass barriers and damaged equipment after failing to follow instructions for the automated immigration gate, then forced his way through without completing the process. Authorities intervened, charging him with property damage, which carries a fine of up to $15,000, imprisonment for up to three years, or both, according to local news.His visa has reportedly been revoked, and he has been placed on a permanent blacklist, with deportation expected once legal proceedings are concluded. This incident follows a directive from the Thai interior ministry for authorities to act firmly against law-breaking foreigners, prompted by numerous complaints about unruly behaviour, with officials emphasising respect for Thai culture and laws. In fullChinese tourist banned from Thailand for life after damaging $15,000 airport gateThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
