The Thai cat is famous for taking tourists shopping for food

The cat on Phi Phi Island, Krabi Province, became an internet phenomenon after repeatedly leading tourists into convenience stores and “persuading” them to buy food for him.

The cat became a “new star” on social networks after two Korean tourists posted a video on July 15 that attracted more than 2 million views, showing it “leading” them to buy food.

The cat went ahead, taking two female tourists into the pet food section of a convenience store on Phi Phi Island, Krabi Province, southern Thailand. After the female tourist confirmed what he wanted, the cat let out a few sounds. The two tourists laughed and decided to buy a food package for it.

Theo Bright TVa famous online news channel in Thailand, the cat wore a red collar, showing that it had an owner. Although the owner’s identity has not been confirmed, this is not the first time this cat has led visitors to the pet food stall.

Many tourists to Phi Phi Island also posted videos of the cat repeating the same way of asking for food. A Hong Kong tourist, after posting a funny video, said: “I got scammed in Thailand.”

On social networks, the cat is given many nicknames such as “Phi Phi scammer” or “four-legged scammer”. Some people humorously commented that it seemed to “know Korean” because it often approached Korean tourists. Most comments commented on the cat’s intelligence, making visitors willing to buy food for it.

Phi Phi is known as one of the largest and most famous archipelagos, attracting millions of visitors to Thailand to experience each year. The island possesses long white sand beaches, clear emerald green sea water with limestone cliffs and spectacular caves. In addition, the archipelago also has many high-end resorts, creating a luxurious and romantic resort space.