The Chinese Embassy in Thailand has officially responded to the incident involving a Chinese citizen and security personnel during a book fair event in Bangkok on July 25, 2026.
The case has attracted widespread attention across both Chinese and Thai social media platforms.
In its statement, the embassy confirmed that it had received a report from the Chinese citizen involved.
It also acknowledged that the event organizer had issued a statement admitting that excessive force may have been used during the handling of the situation.
The embassy urged all relevant parties to clarify the facts as soon as possible and resolve the matter appropriately.
It also stated that it would provide necessary consular assistance within its authority while safeguarding the legitimate rights and interests of the Chinese citizen.
The incident has also been widely covered by Thai media outlets, including news programs from Channel 3 Thailand and Komchadluek, bringing even more public attention to the case.
Online discussions in Thailand remain divided. Some Thai netizens have questioned whether the Chinese fan had taken another attendee’s queue position.
Others have focused on whether the security personnel’s response exceeded what was necessary. (Overseasidol.com)
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