Automatic Anarchy: When Technology Fails to Contain the Unruly Traveler Zheng Liwei, a 30 year old Chinese tourist, kicked and damaged two automatic gates at Thailand's Suvarnabhumi Airport.
The incident has left many bewildered by his behavior, which included using vile language towards immigration officers and attempting to intimidate staff.
The automatic gates were designed to streamline passport control processing, reducing wait times and allowing travelers to move more quickly through security checks.