When One Visitor Turns a Thai Kitchen into a Drama
Picture this: a Sunday night at 99 Thai Story Kitchen in Bishan, Singapore. The place is buzzing, the aroma of curry is in the air, and suddenly a man in a checkered shirt bursts onto the scene, demanding to prove his vaccination card.
The Face‑off
- Video captured on Instagram shows the angry patron yelling at the staff, all decked out in black.
- The owner, a 51‑year‑old man of glasses, steps in to calm the chaos. He warns a potential brawl and threatens to call the police.
- It turns out the owner had been busy in the kitchen on the night before, so he rushed out to the front when the commotion erupted.
The Owner’s Down‑the‑Road Reasoning
The owner explained that the gentleman had no vaccination card to show. “I already told him I’d call the police if he tried to hit my staff,” he said.
He even offered a compromise: because his coffee shop sits right next door, the patron could still enjoy the restaurant’s dishes there. “Most folks who can’t produce proof just move to the café or leave with a complaint, but this guy was threatening to come back to settle the score,” the owner added.
What Went Wrong?
From September 27 to October 24, Singapore is enforcing a rule that allows only two fully‑vaccinated diners per table. The pandemic still keeps some establishments on their toes.
Just a day before the incident, a separate case saw a 30‑year‑old man jailed for a month and a half after forging a COVID‑19 vaccination certificate to sneak into a dining space.
Case in Point: The Forger Becomes a Jailbird
- The offender, Zhang Shaopeng, edited a co‑worker’s vaccination card using his phone and swapped the name.
- At Tanuki Raw Bar & Restaurant, staff spotted the fake doc, kicked the guy and his friends out, and reported the crime.
- Forgery is serious business: up to four years in jail and a hefty fine could be on the table.
Bottom Line: Safety Meets Drama
While food‑service venues are busy keeping guests safe, the fallout can be as dramatic as the film itself. Whether it’s an angry visitor, a forged card, or a casual café diversion, the policy stands firm—vaccinate, or leave.
