People pass a departures flight information board at Changi Airport’s Terminal Two in Singapore in October 2017. Photo by Reuters
A drunk Thai tourist was fined S$3,000 (US$2,190) for scratching an immigration officer at Singapore’s Changi Airport after being asked to complete manual immigration clearance.
Reuangthieng Varinda, 45, was handed the fine in court on Jan. 8 after pleading guilty to obstructing an immigration officer in the execution of his duties, according to The Straits Times.
Varinda arrived at Changi Airport’s Terminal 1 from Bangkok on Aug. 28, 2024 and was reportedly under the influence of alcohol consumed during her flight.
While attempting to use an…















