steevjee

nice try Thai guy, is there any scam these dudes wont try on?

On 9/27/2024 at 7:23 PM, webfact said:

Pattaya authorities detained several illegal immigrant beggars on Thursday to protect the city’s world-class tourism image.

At 6:00 PM on September 26th, Chonburi Immigration, Pattaya City officials, and the Chonburi Provincial Social Development and Human Security Office, jointly launched a crackdown on illegal immigrants begging in Pattaya. The authorities said the beggars were causing damage to the image of the city, which is a world-class tourist destination.

Officials inspected areas around Wat Chaimongkol on Pattaya Second Road and along Pattaya Beach, both of which are popular with tourists. They said immigrants had been using these locations to beg for money from tourists, causing annoyance.

 

Some even brought small children with them, which authorities suspected might not belong to them and could be victims of a human trafficking network. Others were elderly, and some appeared disabled to evoke sympathy from passersby. They would sit on the sidewalks, reaching out for money as tourists walked past them.

 

By Aim Tanakorn

 

Full story: THE PATTAYA NEWS 

-- 2024-09-27

 

 Totally cracks me up how Thai media think if they spin enough BS people will believe it, it's an insult to anyone's intelligence, wise up and start being honest.

Here we go again  Thai media bashing farang,

it's blatant racism. 21 villas, 3 occupied by farang.

But what's the Headline?

Foreigners Evicted

From the very top down, Xenophobia is encouraged here and it will bite them hard eventually

But I bet Thai Social Media users will not be outraged, why?

She aint a Farang

More Xenophobic Thai media rant,

that man is clearly an Asian, either Korean, Malay or Singaporean

Australian owner, genuine low km's with Honda Service History as proof.

A seriously good, reliable car, selling as I'm wanting a Pick Up 

265,000 bht or best offer

Located in Hua Hin

On 9/15/2024 at 3:10 PM, riclag said:

Good news to hear , The vibe didn’t get a good response.
 

 “new post-debate poll from YouGov released Saturday found that 8% of voters said the pop superstar’s nod is either “somewhat” or “much more likely” to convince them to cast their ballot for the Democrat”.

 

“ a whopping 20% said they are “somewhat” or “much less likely” to vote for former President Donald Trump’s opponent now that Swift has spoken”.

https://nypost.com/2024/09/14/us-news/more-voters-to-vote-against-harris-than-for-after-swift-endorsement-poll/
 

Gotta love these fairy tales 

7 hours ago, steven100 said:

A very descriptive and detailed analysis I must say. 

 

Two idiots that can't handle their booze,  then get into fisty cuffs with each other. 

Well,   at least they didn't have a gun or machete under the motorbike seat as normally happens.

 

Cancel their visa and drive them to the airport ....   

They weren't Thais tis why.

Stabbing and shooting is prevalent as a means to have an angry dispute if youre a Thai. 

Never get into an angry exchange with them for this reason

However the Thai media love to go heavy on description when Farang behave badly. These blokes are simply drunken Yobbos and I suspect they'll be making a heavy donation to the local fuzz

18 hours ago, mokwit said:

Obviously you haven't seen one yet.

No I dont suffer from delusions thankfully 

Haunted would imply ghosts are real 

OK kiddies, morons and fools, bathe in your insane belief but keep it to yourself please.

On 8/19/2023 at 6:51 PM, Sigmund said:

On reading some comments, one gets a fine illustration on the word "stingy".

Tipping may be a yankee obligation, but in civilised Europe it is plainly a gesture of recognition to the good service - should it be after a mean of for a handyman.

Having worked as a waiter to pay for college years ago,  I have seen some unruly waiters/waiteresses litterally spit in the food or add a bit of "eau de toilette" directly from the loo, in the dishes of the regular known customers  who were either rude or never left a small tip. Since that day, I always tipp and do never manifest any arrogance with the staff.

Phew! I'm not Yank or Euro, so I only tip when it feels right at that time. I often see a little old bloke walking the road collecting plastic bottles, I always stop to give him at least 50 bht. He is clearly very appreciative and that is a reward for me.

Yanks and Euros making it a common practice just make the receiver expectant and often not even appreciative.

6 hours ago, 300sd said:

Hard to believe a foreigner would eat a cat, or a dog for that matter in the West. Of course we know it happens in Vietnam. Can't find a dog anywhere over there.

My Chinese gf took me to a popular Chinese restaurant in Vancouver many years ago.  (no English on the menu). I asked her about a dish that I couldn't read. She said it was dog. The food was great and we went back often, although I always needed to remind her not to order dog for me.

Trump of course should not have blasted out such a dumb statement on eating pets. That was idiotic. It might be true but don't worry about it because in time there will be way worse as a result of Biden's and the Chameleon's policies.

What a total crock of BS, dog is only eaten in the Northern parts of Vietnam and Southern parts of China, both countries are now frowning on it so it's not as common as 20 years ago.

I seriously DO NOT believe that a modern western country like Canada would allow it to be on any menu....Proof required or eat your own BS bro.

17 hours ago, Social Media said:

 

In an era where misinformation can spread rapidly, a recent claim by former President Donald Trump during a televised debate with Kamala Harris has taken the political stage by storm. Trump's assertion that asylum seekers are abducting and eating pets was one of the most shocking moments of the debate, highlighting the polarizing issue of immigration in the current presidential campaign.

 

Although ABC News moderator David Muir quickly pointed out that there was no credible evidence to support Trump's claim, the accusation is not entirely new to those familiar with U.S. politics. The narrative had been gaining traction, fueled by prominent Right-wing figures such as vice-presidential candidate JD Vance, Senator Ted Cruz, and billionaire Elon Musk, who insisted they had "proof."

 

Surprisingly, the claim did not originate from a reliable source but from a single Facebook post by a resident in Springfield, Ohio. In a private community group, the individual warned others about Haitian immigrants allegedly butchering and eating a neighbor's missing cat. The post, which described the scene as akin to preparing a deer for butchering, went viral, spreading fear and misinformation.

 

Springfield, a city of 58,000 people, has become a focal point in the immigration debate due to the influx of nearly 20,000 migrants from Haiti over the past four years. These migrants, fleeing gang violence and political instability in their home country, have filled blue-collar jobs that local residents were reluctant to take. However, their arrival has strained local resources, leading to heightened tensions, particularly after a Haitian immigrant was involved in a fatal school bus crash last year. 

 

Despite city officials and police dismissing the allegations of pet-eating, the rumors continued to spread. Right-wing social media users latched onto the claims, providing further "evidence" that was quickly debunked. For instance, a widely shared bodycam video of a woman arrested for killing and eating a cat was inaccurately linked to the Haitian community in Springfield. In reality, the woman was not an immigrant and had lived her entire life in Canton, Ohio.

 

Even as the rumors were discredited, high-profile figures on the right continued to amplify them. Ohio Senator JD Vance claimed he had been raising concerns about the Haitian community's impact on local services for months, despite U.S. National Security Council spokesman John Kirby condemning his remarks as dangerous and racist. Elon Musk, with his massive online following, added fuel to the fire by suggesting that people's pet cats were being eaten. Senator Cruz further stoked the flames with a meme implying that voting for Trump was the only way to prevent Haitian immigrants from eating kittens.

 

The portrayal of immigrants as dangerous outsiders who consume what they shouldn't is a narrative that has persisted across cultures and centuries. Asian-American communities, for example, have long faced the stereotype that cats and dogs are part of their diet. Similarly, Haitian immigrants, often associated with voodoo spiritualism in a caricatured manner, have become easy targets for conspiracy theories.

 

Trump himself seems to relish instilling fear in voters, going as far as referencing the fictional serial killer Hannibal Lecter from "The Silence of the Lambs" in his speeches. During his acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention, Trump alluded to the idea that insane asylums were being emptied, hinting at a broader, more menacing threat to the nation.

 

J.D. Vance "Reports now show that people have had their pets abducted and eaten by people who shouldn't be in this country. Where is our border czar?"

Months ago, I raised the issue of Haitian illegal immigrants draining social services and generally causing chaos all over Springfield, Ohio.

Reports now show that people have had their pets abducted and eaten by people who shouldn't be in this country. Where is our border czar? pic.twitter.com/rf0EDIeI5i

— JD Vance (@JDVance) September 9, 2024

 

In a world where a single social media post can influence national discourse, the spread of such unfounded claims is a troubling reminder of the power of misinformation. As the election approaches, the impact of these conspiracy theories on policymaking and public opinion remains to be seen.

 

 

Credit: Daily Telegraph 2024-09-12

 

 

 

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Pay more attention....The Donald lives on misinformation 

On 9/11/2024 at 10:46 AM, Will B Good said:

 

 

That is a real stretch……the man has a screw loose.

but so do all the EC so its probably a serious call?

On 9/3/2024 at 6:22 AM, thaibeachlovers said:

You are leaving just as it's started to get interesting.

 

IMO Trump is attacked so much because he is the first person to become POTUS that wasn't part of the swamp Washington elites. Only swamp creatures long term politicians were allowed to take turns at the taxpayer trough.

And his proven criminal conduct and vote rigging delusions ????

On 9/3/2024 at 3:49 AM, mdr224 said:

 

LOL.  Throw out a bit of bullsh#t and watch all the Trump lovin' blowflies pounce on it, hilarious 

On 8/29/2024 at 7:41 PM, Cameroni said:

 

Yes, such thoughts as the United States has a strong alliance with the republic of North Korea.

 

I would totally want her in charge of the military.

You've seriously got your wires crossed dude, Trump is the one that says that 

What's with Thai media always using the words "swiftly" and "promptly" when describing Police or other emergency staff arriving at the scene, if the media people weren't there super swiftly or super promptly how would they know? 

It's a PR croc, just more xenophobia at play.

3 minutes ago, Trippy said:

Doesn't matter, most of her flock aren't voting for her, they're voting against Trump. 

Only the clever ones