Recently, a video-clip online showed Chinese tourists being forced to buying products while traveling in Thailand. The Chinese embassy in Thailand attaches great importance to this and immediately contacted the Thai Tourism Police and the Tourism Authority of Thailand for verification. According to Thai authorities, the tour guide with the Chinese passport is not licensed in Thailand. He attempted to pressure tourists for shopping for commissions from their purchases. Relevant Thailand authorities are investigating the travel agency involved.

The Chinese Embassy in Thailand reminds tourists visiting Thailand not to trust "low-cost tours." When participating in group tours, tourists are advised to choose travel agencies with reliable reputation, outbound travel licenses, products that match the quality and price. It is also advised to sign formal contracts. According to relevant Thai law, foreign nationals are not permitted to work as tour guides in Thailand. In the event of a dispute, please exercise due diligence, preserve evidence, and promptly call the Thai Tourism Police hotline at 1155 or the Chinese Embassy's consular protection hotline at 02-245-7010 for assistance.