Bangkok: A unique incident occurred when a monk attempted to use his state welfare card but faced issues with facial recognition. The monk’s face scan failed to pass, prompting a creative solution by the shop owner to ensure the transaction could proceed.
According to Thai News Agency, the incident was captured on CCTV and shared by Facebook user Fai Inthra Na Lae. It happened at a grocery store that accepts state welfare cards. The monk’s face scan was unsuccessful, leading the vendor to devise an unusual method. A male customer used black duct tape to fill in the monk’s eyebrows. This improvisation allowed the scan to recognize the monk’s face, and he successfully used his welfare card. The vendor then humorously showed the monk his reflection, leading to laughter.
The situation garnered attention from netizens who were curious about the outcome of the scan. The vendor clarified that initially, the scan failed because the system reported a mismatch. However, after the eyebrow adjustment, it passed success
fully. The vendor mentioned that the monk is a regular at the shop and usually has no issues with the scan. This time, the system struggled to detect his eyes despite their size, leading to the creative solution.
Other netizens, particularly those owning welfare shops, shared similar experiences. They recounted instances where customers’ faces could not be scanned due to weight changes, necessitating various measures to complete the process.