Foreign Tourists Caught Shoplifting at Phuket 7-Eleven, Video Sparks Outrage Online
A video showing two foreign tourists caught shoplifting at a 7-Eleven in Patong, Phuket, has gone viral with over one million views. While store staff accepted payment and did not involve police, the incident has sparked widespread calls for stricter measures against theft.
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