A flight to Thailand turned into a scene of mid-air mayhem, sparking outrage online after a viral video showcased the unruly behaviour of Indian passengers.
Shared by Ankit Kumar, a content creator aboard the Thai AirAsia flight, the footage reveals groups of Indian men standing in the aisle, chatting loudly, snacking, and blatantly ignoring air hostesses’ repeated requests to return to their seats.
Social media erupted after the video, captioned with the sentiment that such antics “bring a bad name to the country,” amassed over 29,000 likes and millions of views. Many users expressed embarrassment over their compatriots’ conduct.
“Money doesn’t get you class!”
“We should never defend such behaviour. It tarnishes India’s image globally.”
Comments poured in from Indians both at home and abroad, highlighting a pattern of poor manners in public spaces.
“I’m half Indian, living in Germany, and this is common—loud talking, blocking train exits, and even playing music on phones without headphones.”
“They’ve turned the flight into a train or bus. This plane hasn’t even landed, and it’s already chaos!”
The incident reignited discussions about civic sense and cultural etiquette. Some users criticised the lack of accountability.
“This is why Bharat remains a third-world country. Stop blaming the government.”
This is not an isolated case. A similar complaint came from a Non-Resident Indian (NRI) who shared on Reddit how Indian passengers on a Munich to Delhi flight caused chaos with loud conversations and disregard for fellow travellers, reported Odisha TV India.
In related news, during the same month last year, a group of Indian tourists and some Thai locals broke into a fight in the middle of the road at Pattaya Beach. A viral video was shared online showing the brawl involving sticks, belts, bottles, and even ladles, causing pandemonium and traffic mayhem.
The one-minute footage, which spread like wildfire across social media, unveiled a harrowing scene as Thai and Indian tourists clashed ferociously on the beach road, paying no heed to onlookers and joggers attempting their morning exercise.
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