A Chinese holidaymaker has been hit with a fine for washing her feet in a public bathroom on one of Thailand ’ s picturesque tourist islands . The woman was spotted washing her feet in a sink less than 30 minutes after island officials posted a ‘ no foot washing ’ sign in the loo . The warnings were posted in bathrooms on the island of Phi Phi Don a few days after a group of Chinese tourists upset locals by washing their feet and sandals in hand basins . A Chinese tourist was fined in Thailand for washing her feet in a public bathroom on Phi Phi Don island . Koh Phi Phi-Nopparathara National Park Chief Chaithat Boonphupantanti told the Phuket Gazette : ‘ She didn ’ t pay any attention to the sign directly in front of her . ‘ Our officers took photos of her breaking the law before informing her that she was committing a crime. ’ She was fined 1,000 baht ( £20 or $ 30 ) and her tour guide was informed of the incident , meaning she could face further discipline back home . Mr Boonphupantanti told the newspaper : ‘ The sign is in English with clear pictures of what is prohibited . We will be looking to include Chinese-language warnings as well . The Chinese tourist washed her feet in a sink less than 30 minutes after these warnings were posted . ‘ We were not rude or aggressive when we were dealing with the tourist . We are just trying to establish rules that will keep the place clean and beautiful. ’ The relationship between Chinese tourists and Thai locals has become strained following a series of high-profile incidents that have led to stern warnings from the Chinese government and an etiquette guide being published by Thailand ’ s tourist board . Earlier this week , photos that showed Chinese visitors washing their feet and sandals in public sinks in Phi Phi led to outrage , with locals insisting that the holidaymakers committed a cultural faux pas . The signs went up in public bathrooms after a group of visitors washed their feet in sinks earlier this week . An island official told NetEase , a Chinese media agency , that the holidaymakers ’ actions were ‘ inappropriate ’ and that notices would be posted in public bathrooms to discourage the behaviour . Thailand is a popular destination for about four million Chinese tourists every year , but locals have expressed frustration and outrage in response to the actions of a handful of visitors . Last month , Thailand ’ s tourist board announced that it would be handing out etiquette manuals to Chinese tourists who were visiting during the Chinese New Year . The relationship between Thais and Chinese tourists has been strained by a series of high-profile incidents . The manuals outlined how the holidaymakers are expected to behave while they visit Thailand . They were created after the Thai government received complaints from locals , who accused Chinese visitors of defecating in public , causing traffic accidents with reckless driving , and defacing tourist attractions . Chinese tourists were temporarily banned from even entering Wat Rong Khun , the Buddhist White Temple in Chiang Rai , after complaints that they had ruined the toilets .
Holidaymakers were photographed in bathroom on island of Phi Phi . Upset locals said the tourists committed a cultural faux pas . It occurred a few days after Thailand 's government released an etiquette guide . A number of incidents has strained relations between locals and visitors .