Barnet1900

That's an example and a personal experience. Do you have any of your own to add to your point, if you have one at all? Yes, I said 'risk' and so where is the risk of being mugged or attacked by local youths prevalent in Isan? Where's the risk you are claiming? I've never seen kids here acting that way, not in the way they do in the UK. The risk in the UK is very real to people all over the country. Is it here? Come on....give us the experience of your life in Thailand and 1000s more that fear a trip to their local 7-11 of an evening. Back yourself up with some form of experience or facts that prove whatever point you're making. Or hazard an opinion on how safe Is an is. Which is the topic.

Given the fact that this happens all the time with Thai customers and involves the consent of the victim's families surely there should be an investigation into why this continues to happen. Certain the powers that be allow it to continue which is the head of the snake. Get the authority members named and shamed for taking their cut to turn a blind eye, or most likely, join in.

Honestly? You have experience of being mugged, attacked or intimidated by gangs of hooded toads hanging around streets in Isan? Granted someone can take a dislike of you if they feel like it anywhere in the world but I've never felt threatened in the same way here as back home. I remember a kid of about 8 screaming obscenities at others in a busy beauty spot in Norfolk. When told to mind his language he started hurling abuse at the old couple. Never in Isan. Never in Thailand.

I've been living in Thailand for 20 years. I've never felt threatened. I have a long list of complaints about living here but 1 thing I value over living back home is safe streets. I have had things, including my motorbike stolen but never felt physical danger. In the UK you literally risk getting mugged or beaten up by local youths hanging around or simply in need of cash at all hours. You can walk into a pub, look at someone in the wrong way and get beaten senseless. Never get that here. Isan above all places is safe. I'd say the one way to get into an altercation is on the road. Beeping your horn would do it or of course running a female up the wrong way. But no, I feel very safe from physical threat. Can't say I'd leave my house unlocked though.

Bang on the money. They backed the wrong side and jumped ship before it sank. Saying that, like now, most natives haven't a clue as to what the consequences are. They follow like sheep. In all honesty, no major country in the world cares what Thailand think as they aren't taken seriously. They pose no threat to anybody and offer nothing on a global scale. They're a tourist destination or retirement option at best. They deserve a say in affairs but probably speak at the time most leaders went for a fag break.

I can understand everything you and your chat gpt are spouting out. But you make zero sense as you've offered nothing. I'll repeat so you can hear me above the beagles barking l in your shooting lodge, what is your argument on the subject then? I asked you before, what is your opinion? Be brave old boy and offer something rather than pick and poke and attempt to sound intelligent. My limited vocabulary comes from saying what I think rather than trying to sound superior to all around me. Self-explanatory to most.....surely that's an assumption on your behalf old boy what what..... Most people who try to use others to backup their comments, usually have a few issues old chum. So Tally-ho

Well go on.....give us your take on it rather than swallowing a dictionary and trying to sound superior. What's your actual argument?

Agreed in principle but in relation to animal cruelty I'd like to believe this wouldn't happen so frequently in the west. Cruelty to animals is found widespread in Asia and Thailand are at the top of the list when it comes to mistreating both animals and fellow humans. Agreed about humans however. The world would be a better place if nature was allowed to take its natural course instead of killing for the sake of sport, tourism and often simply without reason. But wait...we do protest against killing serial paedoes, rapists and murders don't we? Destroy animals as we see fit but protect filth like those.

Agreed wholeheartedly in regards to how it's ruined Thailand. The people that have ruined it however are the natives. Their way if life was very quickly swapped for the opportunity to get rich quick from tourism. They continue to build and overdevelop and they have no regard for nature or tradition. I don't really take note of where the tourists come from. To me, the worst invaders by far are actually the Bangkokians when they travel anywhere.

This clown would be on the mental health list in a western country. However, he's top of the tree here but then think about what creatures give way in the wild to allow such positions. However...in his defence, nobody can change the mindset of this lot. I've never been taught to swim safely in a riptide but seeing enough people drown in them tells me to avoid the situation. Out here, they see accidents, death, destruction everyday on the roads and on the news and yet they continue to drive like idiots. They'll never change until you hit them hard in the pocket. Impound the vehicles and issue hefty fines or even imprison the holes who endanger or kill others. He introduced a theme....a theme to stop people killing each other once again! How can you treat people like adults when you're dealing with morons? Let's play a game...we all love games...let's not kill people so much. Funny....funny....game. How about...our BIB gave been told to get as much cash as they can from bad driving? We're aiming to raise billions from fining you then taking your vehicles from you and selling them because you won't afford the fine? TAT has given up making an income increase so we'll make it up from the pockets of any drunk, wreckless and illegal driving. 365....we're going to get rich and you'll be without wheels.

I wonder where they ate it. I've had some lovely krapow but equally some awful versions. I associate it with a meal I eat when I can't decide what else I want. Tastes great but ask yourself, if you're at a buffet and have international food or Panang, Tom Yum, and other Thai food on offer and sitting there is kaprow...would you bother with it? Decent grub but nowhere near top cuisine.

It adds up if you're Thai. Thai sib story plus money equals complete scams, cheating and lies.

Why would anybody want to come here right now? Nothing has improved. Nothing new to come and see. All the places that did attract tourists have been exploited by greedy, corrupt Thais. Far better countries to visit for quality tourists. The hand that fed them from the start was deemed to be dirty and so rejected and their complete and utter ignorance didn't allow them to see that quality tourists will wander the globe thus getting bored of Thailand pretty soon. I've said it countless times. You were blessed with this country you were born into yet you've cut the goose open far too many times and rather than stitch it back up you find blame in everybody but yourselves. Grow up and face the music.

Didn't some foreign reporter have an accident on the pavement or trip over something in Jomtien recently? Sounds very Thai. How to fix the pavements so people don't keep tripping up or falling down manholes? Improve the walking spaces? Nahhh Build great, big eyesores to show them where the holes are!

All those bleeding hearts that poor sympathy on such scum need to suffer at the hands of them and then think about defending them. As the superior beings we can deem an animal such as a pet dog too dangerous to be alive and then pass judgement on its life, and it's entire breed. However, there are those who see paedophiles, rapists, murderers and others who will reoffend again and again as worthy of privilege. It should be a simple decision. Treat them equally. Put them out of harm's way for good. I can't imagine how a man could hold his calm whilst being laughed at during the questioning of this scumbag. Hopefully they laid into it back at the station.

Facemasks should be worn at all times in Thailand, especially whilst driving. If you are riding a motorbike, put the mask on, but don't worry about a helmet or driving recklessly. Just avoid breathing in a virus rather than smashing your head to pieces. Same goes for car drivers. Mask up inside the car, even if driving alone. The threat of COVID coming through the outside air, into the car and into your mouth is very real....driving recklessly is once again not dangerous however. Wearing a face mask whilst driving like a lunatic will prevent the spread of COVID. With such a bunch of Muppets to pick from, scaremongering reports such as these are not necessary.

Bang on. Until they face up to their downfalls and stop blaming it on visas they'll continue to fall. I'd personally love to see the amount of people choosing to live or retire here drop then they might start treating those that help the economy going all year round with more respect.

About time they carry out an inspection of Pattaya...once again no prostitution here. You're all lying. They're pathetic really. Maybe they should look at the reality of the situation. This video might increase German tourist numbers because...shock oh shock ...people from all over the globe come to Thailand specifically for this. They always have and always will. Add to that, this type of tourism ploughs far more into the local economy than the visa free Chinese. Like it or not natives, this age-old profession goes on everywhere. Just so happens that all the hubs you keep dreaming up are rubbish but you are in fact the hub of this type of thing.

TAT will look at visa free travel to attract tourists. Take a look at the state of the country, tidy it up and you've got something worth promoting. It's always been unsafe to drive here but now it's becoming increasingly dangerous to bloody well walk. Get your head out the sand TAT and make it safe before giving it the large.

I'm sitting here roasting. Feels more like it's heated up. Great forecast.

Government hospitals lack many things compared to private versions but the picture he's painting is utter bs. I've been in Red Cross hospitals here and the medical staff were great. Complete tosser

Certainly. It's not just the students to blame. Decades of insisting on teaching dull, pointless grammar rules and avoiding conversation because the teachers aren't up to making the lesson interesting. The entire Thai education system is rubbish. If Thai teachers show initiative or promise they're quickly thumbed down to comply with the talentless millions that uphold this useless system. I wouldn't want to learn either. The reason workers in the tourist industry can speak English, yet have no education is because they practise every day. No grammar bibles there. Thailand have been employing foreigners for years to teach languages yet haven't bothered to up their game to replace this need. What kid gains inspiration from such an obviously useless system?

Certainly. Bunch of clowns. Why didn't they get out on the roads to ease traffic congestion and penalize all the Bangkok drivers who run down the wrong lanes then cut in to the correct traffic lanes just because they're too important to line up like everyone else?

For sure. They made a promise quoting the amount they were going to pay in compensation. That would send alarm bells straight away as to what the message meant. A proper government would not disclose the amount. Typical showing off with big figures and big promises. However, I agree with others on here. You know the risks involved in working there so don't ask for money when it all goes t's up.

They really lead the way in hiding from the truth. The hub of bs. Foreigners are treated as inferior beings by a country full of uneducated, xenophobic neanderthals. Then they defend their idiotic brethren when things go wrong. One of the most naturally blessed countries on the planet yet full of continuous problems created by the natives. The news is factual for a change. You're given billions of cash every year because of the country you were blessed with yet can't control your greed, stupidity and ignorance. Wake up and realise your total lack of respect towards others and your beautiful country of birth is the reason people have 'genuine' bad experiences here.