According to a message published on the WeChat official account 'Chinese Embassy in Thailand' on July 27, regarding a Chinese citizen who was treated roughly by security personnel and taken away from the event at a book exhibition in Bangkok, Thailand on July 25, the Chinese Embassy in Thailand has received reports from this citizen. The embassy has also noticed a statement released by the event organizers, which acknowledged that 'the force used was excessive for the circumstances'.
The Chinese Embassy in Thailand urges relevant parties to uncover the truth as soon as possible and handle this matter properly. The embassy will provide necessary assistance to Chinese citizens within its scope of duties and safeguard their legal rights and interests.
According to @LitchiNews' previous report, on July 25th, at the GMMTV book exhibition event in Sanyo Mall in Bangkok, Thailand, a Chinese female fan was violently treated by the on-site staff.
According to statements made by the parties involved on social media platforms and reports from related netizens, the girl arrived at the scene around 6 a.m. that day. She used an umbrella and collaborated with a friend to secure a spot in line. Just as the line was about to start, a Thai fan nearby reported her to the staff for 'jumping the line'. The girl claimed to have complete proof of her standing in line and photos of her position, but the staff did not conduct any verification before demanding that she leave and hand over her belongings.
Online videos and statements from the parties involved show that several GMM staff members forcibly drove away the girl, using actions such as snatching her phones, pressing her neck, pulling her hair, and dragging her in a wrestling manner. The girl's clothing was torn loose, and her bracelet broke. Throughout the incident, multiple people surrounded the situation. The party involved said they went to the local police station to give statements and planned to contact the Chinese embassy in Thailand for help.
On July 26th, Thai entertainment company GMMTV released a statement on Weibo, stating that it was initially believed that the employee's handling of certain situations involved excessive force. The employee was an external person hired by our company to carry out work, and not an official employee of our company.
The statement also states that our company has no policies or practices that involve discrimination based on race or nationality.
According to the report by City Quick News, GMMTV Fan Fest will be held in Macau, China on August 8th. The ticket prices range from 588-2080 yuan, and are currently sold out. Will the performance be affected? The Da Mai customer service replied that "No notification of change has been received".
According to relevant information, GMMTV is a film and television agency under the GMM Grammy Group in Thailand. It was established in 1995 and focuses on Thai dramas, artist management, concerts, and offline fan events. Its representative works include 'The Thai Version of ‘Flower Crew’'.
