16th January 2025 – (Hong Kong) The recent Wang Xing incident, which involved a Chinese national being scammed and trafficked to Myanmar’s KK Park, has resulted in many travellers to cancel their planned trips to Thailand. Meanwhile, Hong Kong singer Eason Chan has also cancelled his upcoming concert in Thailand due to heightened safety concerns.
Despite the anxiety among potential tourists, some are still choosing to travel to Thailand. In response to the alarming situation, a user on the social media platform Xiaohongshu has shared advice on how to protect oneself while in the country. The suggestion involves wearing a Grab delivery uniform, a popular choice in Southeast Asia, coupled with a face mask. The user claims that this disguise helps individuals avoid drawing attention, stating, “Walking down the street, no one will notice you,” and even suggests that traffic police are less likely to check for driving licences under such attire.
This post has sparked widespread discussion online, with many netizens weighing in on the practicality of the advice. Some comments reflect scepticism about the effectiveness of such measures, with users questioning the logic of travelling in disguise, while others praise the strategy for blending in with local workers as a potential safety precaution.
The Grab uniform, which is easily available online for approximately 28 Singapore dollars, is being promoted as a means to navigate the current climate of fear surrounding travel to Thailand. While some find the advice reassuring, others maintain that those determined to travel will do so regardless of the risks involved.
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