Siam Paragon’s new transparent glass floor stirs privacy concerns

One of Bangkok’s premier shopping malls, Siam Paragon sparked social media controversy with its new transparent glass floor zone.

The renovated area in question, revealed on Facebook by Propholic, is a transparent glass floor on the second level, offering a clear view from the top to the bottom and vice versa.

The architectural design provides a unique perspective, allowing shoppers to observe the bustling activity from both above and below. However, the post quickly went viral as netizens began to question the privacy implications of the design. Many comments expressed concern for individuals wearing skirts, while others made crass remarks about the voyeuristic opportunities the design presented.

A particularly strong response came from an anonymous ex-account criticising the behaviour of netizens commenting on the original post. They pointed out the…