Bangkok, May 12 – A foreign social media personality has ignited fierce backlash after posting footage of himself blasting loud music inside a crowded MRT train, drawing angry shouts from commuters and triggering a heated online debate about public etiquette. The controversial incident unfolded on Saturday as the influencer, believed to be Iranian national Shayan Parsa of TikTok account @shayanparsTV, dragged a portable speaker through the train carriage near Klong Toey station while filming reactions.

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In the now-viral clip, the 731,000-follower content creator pumps out thumping beats as bewildered passengers look on in disapproval. The atmosphere turns tense when an exasperated Thai commuter yells “Hey!” in protest, prompting Parsa to abruptly cut the music. Rather than apologizing, the influencer later uploaded the confrontation with a sarcastic caption: “He screamed at me like I ruined his life.”

The stunt has divided Thai netizens, with some dismissing the outcry as excessive while others condemn Parsa’s behavior as a blatant violation of public transport etiquette. “This isn’t your living room,” fumed one Twitter user, echoing sentiments from locals tired of influencers treating Bangkok as their personal content playground.

A foreign influencer has come under fire after posting a video of himself dragging a loudspeaker and playing music at high volume inside a moving MRT train in Bangkok, prompting fellow passengers to shout at him in protest.
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— Bangkok Post (@BangkokPostNews) May 13, 2025

Investigations reveal this wasn’t an isolated incident – Parsa’s TikTok feed shows similar disruptive behavior at Siam BTS station and on other MRT lines, part of an apparent global pattern of attention-seeking antics. Transport authorities are now reviewing regulations regarding noise pollution on mass transit systems, with some calling for blacklisting repeat offenders.

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As the video surpasses 2 million views, the controversy highlights growing tensions between viral content creation and public space respect in Thailand’s capital. The Tourism Authority has yet to comment, but immigration records show Parsa entered on a tourist visa – raising questions about whether such stunts violate the terms of stay.

Public Advisory: Disruptive behavior on transit systems carries fines up to 5,000 baht under Bangkok Metropolitan regulations.

-Thailand News (TN)