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Will there be blood?
In 2012, the question most often put to me is not "Voranai, how are you?" Or, "Hey there, may I have your pin number?" Nope, it's "Will there be violence?" I'm not clairvoyant but I do know that fate is inexorable, so let's consider this.
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Discussion 37 : 16/09/2010 at 08:44 AM37
It would be nice if our guests could be treated with respect and not targeted as moneyed suckers, only to be taken advantage of.
Is there ANYONE looking after tourists?
The TAT only advertises for more and covers up this stuff.
The Tourist Police are ineffective and more than a good bet are involved with the scamming too.
I think a previous poster said it best.
Tourists now use the internet to research their destination. The TAT and (for profit) guidebooks cant cover up what's really happening here in Thailand to our visitors.
UNFDiscussion 36 : 13/09/2010 at 05:56 PM36
the confisticated Bhudda's heads are not stored at the Airports in ever-expanding hangars, but sent back to the shops of origin to be re-sold endlessly to idiotic tourists who yearn only to be legally robbed.
This is part of ancient Thai Recycling Philosophy.
And a very tidy business plan.
Baster HobnailDiscussion 35 : 13/09/2010 at 05:16 AM35
Why do smokers complain about being punished for breaking the law? Do not throw litter on the floor. Simple!
The real problem is the police stopping people that have done nothing at all and demanding a 'fine'. That is robbery.
JonDiscussion 34 : 13/09/2010 at 12:52 AM34
I was once fined for throwing a cigarette butt. I argued the fine down from 2,000 to 200, on the condition that I told the next farang that I paid the full price. I think we have it easy as foeigners compared to some. What about the Thai women that have drugs planted on them and are forced to sleep with the police officers to avoid arrest?
PaulCDiscussion 33 : 11/09/2010 at 09:57 PM33
The saddest thing about the 'cigarette police" is that corruption is so accepted that they see nothing wrong with the program.
- PaulC
Discussion 32 : 11/09/2010 at 09:49 PM32
The "cigarette police" is a shameful stain on Thailand. There is absolutely no question that these guardians would never "fine" a Thai for throwing a cigarette on the street. This is a law designed to strictly target the European tourist for a quick baht. A side benefit of the program is to reduce the number of repeat tourists from Europe.
- IAN WENSOR
Discussion 31 : 11/09/2010 at 07:52 AM31
It seems many Thais are like greedy brats who, while only too happy to grab Birthday presents from guests, refuse to share the Birthday cake!
- Gaby
Discussion 30 : 11/09/2010 at 04:55 AM30
Come on guys! Time to wake up and see what is good for the country! Let's keep Thailand a Paradise for all!
from iPhone application. - GregB
Discussion 29 : 10/09/2010 at 05:18 PM29
Be honest to yourself, the Thai people think all the farangs are "rich" and have money to giveaway.
We DO NOT and why should we hand it over to lazy people or those abusing their power...?
Thailand is digging a hole on this one, the farangs are not happy and can/will go to PI - vince
Discussion 28 : 10/09/2010 at 04:42 PM28
Tourists are getting the message thru travel websites.
Travel warnings?
Try reporting a scam to the TAT. They wont do anything.
The Thais wont do it but the foreigners are warning travelers.
Just do a search for "tourist scam warning" 'thailand tourist mafia' or 'bangkokscams'.
Who will want to visit Thailand after reading those sites?
Good.
This information is permanently online and soon, Thailand will realize they should have taken better care of their guests.
Tourists ned to be nurtures.NOT ABUSED.
