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Graft in Thailand.  Please say it isn't so.  That has never happened before.

The funny thing is they think a written test will do something to improve safety, especially with all the horrible Thai drivers.

How is it possible Thailand attracts so many dirtbags?  Every country in the world seems to send their best and brightest to Thailand

I wonder how many baht this cost the players.  "Once the misunderstanding was cleared up, they apologized for the intrusion and exited the premises."

6 minutes ago, Formaleins said:

It isn't her good looks or intelligence that scares blokes off, hell she is over 6 feet tall! A Geordie Amazon, alreet?

She is tall, but not that tall.  The problem is her superior attitude.

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43 minutes ago, wensiensheng said:

I’ve heard this quality over quantity announcement so many times it’s getting down right annoying.

 

TAT don’t seem to realise that if you want to change your target market, you have to change your product offering. The so called “vibrant nightlife” which is a euphemism for sleaze, plus the inherent dangers from a second rate infrastructure ( pavements electrical wiring etc etc) AND the elevated risks involved in road travel, just don’t talk quality.

I agree.  Second rate transportation doesn't help either.  Not to mention the scams, rip-offs, dirt, trash, ladyboys, polluted beaches, and unscrupulous taxis.  

1 hour ago, DULEROY said:

😆

 

WoW, New Zealand numbers seem crazy low while USA numbers seem crazy high.

They should have been doing this all along.  It is their duty and their job.

On 6/5/2025 at 1:48 AM, BarraMarra said:

Explain to me why a pack of Thais has to Attack 1 tourist who might be drunk and unable to defend himself. They see a Tourist and like a pack of Soi dogs they all join in. When have you ever seen a 1 on 1 Fight. They have to go in Mob handed and carrying a stick to beat them when there on the ground. How many videos have surfaced of Security staff beating the crap out of a drunken tourist ? even they all join in the kicking.

Exactly.  What the foreigners did was certainly wrong, but the Thais brought it 20 levels higher.  The Thai cowards can't even do it 1-1 or 2-1 against a drunk person.

2 hours ago, Shocked farang said:

On 6/3/2025 at 12:24 AM, Olav Seglem said:

I do absolute not approve the "tourists" behavior.

BUT

Understand "overnumbered" by thais and also drunk.

Why didnt they just take them outside and prevent from reentering ??

The thais had to use the opportunity to "kick daylight" out of them as well.

Scary....

And whats just as scary is all the approving comment from people on the web.

Ever heard of appropriate countermeasures ? 🙂

 

Everything in Thailand and Asia on general revolves around the concept of "face", you do whatever you like as long as face is kept, of everyone around. Once the concept of face is thrown out the window, anything can happen, even Thais ganging up in a fight against farangs. 

It's because the Thais are cowards plain and simple.

There is something seriously wrong with these Thais.  They took this far too far and should be prosecuted.

On 6/1/2025 at 12:46 AM, newbee2022 said:

Hogwash, read again. The story happened..... on Christmas. That's PAST, not Future. You're a joke 😂😂😂

But the comment was made in the present.  You're a joke.

Yet Thailand has no problem with zero baht Chinese tourists who behave poorly.

On 5/29/2025 at 2:37 AM, newbee2022 said:

A lot of BS.

To find an alternative accomodation  in Thailand is not a problem at all

And phone calls are extremely low with Skype.

And food and drinks everywhere.

In addition they got their money back.

So what? 😳

 

Errr, Skype has been shut down.  You also need wifi to use it.

On 5/29/2025 at 2:55 AM, scorecard said:

Depends on personal experiences. I booked a BNB small house for 2 nights, just North of Sydney, Australia. I asked for full details of what was provided, what I was responsible for etc.

 

Two hours before my flight from Thailand, on my way to Bkk airport to depart Thailand a long email from the owner listing what tenants can / cannot do / can / cannot touch / what tenants must thoroughly clean several times every day etc., including a box outside the front door with a keycode facility to open the front door. Tenant must call the owner (tenant didn't have a SIM working for Australia) and quote a security number then owner will release the to the door lock. Neighbor kindly allowed me to use his Oz based mobile to call the BNB owner.

 

Plus 'tenant must bring their own cleaning materials and cleaning cloths. And on day of departure the used cleaning cloths and cleaning liquids must be taken away by the tenant'.

 

Plus 'tenant must turn back the bed and lay out an old ripped, clean bed sheet on top of the bed sheet already on the bed'.

 

And a lot more.

 

I had just been to a pre planned meeting nearby (at local RSL Lifecare Office and village)  to discuss a one year lease of an apartment nearby which has been listed as totally unfurnished but in fact had it a bed / clean linen / bath towels and more.

 

Then went to the BNB house, on eventually entering the BNB house I found numerous large sticky post it notes with more items of can / cannot etc.

 

I decided to go back to the admin. lady who was taking care of the one year apartment rental and requested that I move in on the spot, which she agreed to.

 

Later same day went to local Telstra shop and bought a SIM card and started an account. I then called the BNB house owner who insisted that I must stay in her house for 2 nights and fulfill her instructions for a full house clean before I left.

 

I hung up but called back a few minutes later to request a refund which was refused. 

Holy Micromanaging.  I am on vacation.  I am not your slave.  I remember paying to stay here.

On 5/28/2025 at 7:32 PM, frank83628 said:

Airbnb is better for references and communication. Much better all round actually

Actually they are just as bad.

Don't worry, nothing is wrong.  It is so easy to say this sitting in your office.  If this happened to me I would be freaking out.  My phone certainly doesn't work outside the USA and I am happy about this other than if this happened to me.   

This is the poster child for booking a hotel directly rather than not using a 3rd party booking site and skipping booking someone's private house.  This stuff happens all the time on booking, airbnb, homeaway, etc.

WTF:  "Booking.com has since refunded the cost of the non-existent villa, with a deduction of £80, but the Loaders' ordeal didn't end there. The family's additional expenses for new lodgings, international phone calls, and unforeseen travel costs were not compensated. "  Why 80?  Why not the additional expenses.  Not to mention the company thinks this family's time and stress is free when it isn't.  Time to hunt down the booking office 

Absurdity, "Thai law under Section 345 states that individuals who knowingly consume food or drinks without the means to pay may face up to three months in jail, a fine of up to 5,000 baht, or both."  

They are going to fine someone without the means to pay 5,000 baht.  I would love to climb into the brain of the person who wrote this and explore what they were thinking at the moment.  Maybe I would find out what planet they are on or what they were smoking at the time.

Meanwhile in the real world, USA, Covid shots are now only recommended for those over 65.

I wonder how long this guy was in Thailand for and how he got caught up in something that ended up getting him killed in such a short time.  Must be good old Thai hospitality.

• Is Thailand trying to make tourists not visit?  The hotel requirement is obscene.  Passport photo, what a pain in my ask.  The financial requirement is a joke....equal to USD 550.  Really.