Chinese Man Banned from Thailand

May 16, 2026, 14:50
AsiaInternational

Introduction

A 30-year-old man from China cannot enter Thailand again. He broke machines at the airport.

Main Body

The man was at the airport in Samut Prakan. He did not follow the rules at the glass gates. He broke two glass gates and went through them. He also shouted at the airport staff. Now the man is in jail. He must pay a lot of money. He may stay in prison for four years. Thailand wants more tourists in 2025. But the government says tourists must follow the law. They will take away visas from people who behave badly.

Conclusion

The man is in jail now. The police will send him back to China soon.

Learning

πŸ›‘ The Power of 'MUST' & 'MAY'

In this story, we see two very important words used to talk about rules and possibilities. For an A2 learner, knowing the difference is key.

1. MUST (100% Required) When something is a law or a strict rule, we use must.

  • The man must pay money. (He has no choice) β†’\rightarrow Obligation.
  • Tourists must follow the law. (It is the rule) β†’\rightarrow Requirement.

2. MAY (Maybe/Possible) When we aren't sure if something will happen, we use may.

  • He may stay in prison. (It is possible, but not certain) β†’\rightarrow Possibility.

🧩 Action Patterns: 'Past' vs 'Future'

Notice how the story moves through time:

What happened (Past)What will happen (Future)
He broke machines.Police will send him back.
He shouted.They will take away visas.

A2 Tip: To talk about a finished action, change the verb (break β†’\rightarrow broke). To talk about the future, just add will before the action word.

Vocabulary Learning

airport (n.)
a place where planes take off and land
Example:I went to the airport to catch my flight.
rules (n.)
guidelines that people must follow
Example:Students must follow the school rules.
gates (n.)
openings that let people pass
Example:The security gates were closed.
jail (n.)
a place where people are kept as punishment
Example:He was sent to jail for breaking the law.
prison (n.)
a building where criminals are kept
Example:The prisoner was moved to a new prison.
tourists (n.)
people who travel for pleasure
Example:Many tourists visit the city every year.
government (n.)
the group that runs a country
Example:The government announced new policies.
visa (n.)
permission to enter a country
Example:She applied for a visa to study abroad.
police (n.)
officers who enforce laws
Example:The police helped the lost child.
staff (n.)
people who work at a place
Example:The hotel staff were very friendly.
follow (v.)
to obey or go after
Example:Please follow the instructions carefully.
pay (v.)
give money for something
Example:You must pay the fee before you leave.
money (n.)
currency used for buying things
Example:She saved her money for a trip.
take (v.)
remove or get rid of
Example:They will take away the old posters.
behave (v.)
act in a proper way
Example:Children should behave in class.
badly (adv.)
in a poor or wrong way
Example:He performed badly in the exam.
again (adv.)
once more
Example:Try again if you fail.
cannot (modal)
not able to
Example:I cannot finish this task.
lot (n.)
a large amount
Example:She has a lot of books.
years (n.)
periods of time
Example:He has lived here for five years.
more (adj.)
additional
Example:I need more time.
soon (adv.)
in the near future
Example:We will leave soon.
back (adv.)
return to a place
Example:He will come back soon.