A Thai TikToker shared a surprising moment with his followers after he and other tourists encountered an Asian black bear at a restaurant in Khao Yai National Park, located in the central province of Nakhon Nayok.
In the video, the bear can be seen walking outside the restaurant. It appeared to be drawn by the smell of food and attempted to enter the premises, but was blocked by a fence.
The restaurant owner was seen banging a wok to drive the animal away with a loud noise. The bear eventually wandered back into the forest. Diners were seen filming the moment and taking photographs, with one woman even climbing over the fence to get a clearer view.
Some netizens voiced concern, saying the bear should not have to search for food so close to residential areas.
Officers from the Royal Forestry Department eventually captured the animal and released it into the deeper forest within Khao Yai National Park.
Source: The Thaiger