sahibji

3 hours ago, PatOngo said:

Oh? Did they ever have any?

they had but somewhere they got muddled up

Just now, davidstipek said:

You really want to Boost Tourism here?

 

REALLY??

 

2 things are needed and this includes for India and China!

 

1: Raise the value of U.S. Dollar in relationship to the Thai Baht by 6-8 Baht per Dollar. (This is more where it should be anyway!).

2: Offer Visa Exempt Status to U.S. and British Citizens! One additional stipulation... They screw-up it any way, no matter how big or small they will be deported and Barred for life.

 

These two things will do massive Benefits to Thailand! Plus and added Bonus of Improving Exports 200%, Putting Thai's back to work. Raising Mom and Pop shops income 500% along with Major Stores 250%. Aslong as you don't screw up and raise prices!! Profit should be made on Volume of Items sold... Not on Price of each Item!

 

germans and the hungarians travel fair bit to destinations providing value for money.

1 minute ago, lovethai123 said:

So you hate Thailand because they are letting other nationalities? Do you expect a country to only allow you but not allow other countries? Do I smell some racism around here? 

pure racism - not good for anybody. 

1 minute ago, sambum said:

You'd be better off sending a letter to Santa Claus asking for that lot!

sambum you have done a brilliant summation - relevant and truthful.

4 hours ago, whiteman said:

What a Joke   

it is an effort. hope it works - clutching the straw.

45 minutes ago, gtm2k said:

Before the intellectuals on this thread light up concerning arrival of indian tourists - take a deep breath !

The top 5 destinations that indians most visit are -
https://www.hellotravel.com/stories/most-visited-countries-indians

Singapore, UAE, UK, US and then Thailand

So please dont worry, we will always only have left over change to spend here...

singapore is for the shopping experience; u a e is also for shopping; uk is very likely visiting relatives and the u s is shopping and leisure.

hope this will not open up a pandora's box for you by getting many potential overstayers.maybe should consider some second tier security precaution. 

11 hours ago, Liverpudlian said:

Well at least he was treated for FREE !

is that GREAT? book should be thrown at the offenders.

13 hours ago, notasmartassknowitallfarag said:

Absolute chav scumbags did this. I feel for the guy, hopefully they will get caught and no 500 baht fines please. 

 

I also feel for foreigners here who get beat down 7 on 1, even if it was for being an annoying drunk. We all make mistakes. 

unfortunately many will get away scotts free and that is what making the situation in UK so unsafe. the police enforcement is poor.

3 hours ago, macleans said:

Farang by itself generally isn't an offensive term.

 

The most commonly accepted theory in Thailand about the origin of the term "farang" suggests that Thais borrowed this term from the Arabs who started trading with the kingdom of Siam hundreds of years ago. The Arabs called the Franks, who were the French ancestors, "Farangi". As the French were the very first group of westerners who Siam contacted centuries back, they used this term to refer to the French. The Siamese extended usage of the term "farang" to refer to other westerners who arrived years later.

 

The word farang at the time and mostly in today's usage is not a racial slur, just like the word "Orientals" that westerners used to call East Asians. It is shorter and, hence, more convenient to use, especially when they don't know where the person in question comes from -- vs. chow tawon tok (westerners), khon ungkrit (English), khon farang-sed (French), etc. 

 

The term farang can sometimes have an offensive meaning when a term "tah narm kaow" (literally describes the light color of westerners' eyes) attached to it e.g., farang tah narm kaow.

not only that they "attack" foreigners like wild dogs, often many against one and they can be thoughtless and brutal and that is frightening.

1 minute ago, soalbundy said:

exaggerations, hysteria, racism. The first two regarding corona can be found on TV as well

need police enforcement to handle such unruly characters, if you ask me. i doubt they understand the kind approach.

racism is prevalent in the UK which seems to have degenerated into an unsafe place to live in. quiet recently an elderly indian lady was targeted due to kashmir issue. meaningless really but that is the reality.

2 minutes ago, saengd said:

Are you referring to the Hua Hin incident? If so, there was a bit more to it than just an attack by strangers.

what was the extra bit involved in that attacl>

13 hours ago, Flugg said:

Guess he's surprised racism works two ways

a reality check.

16 hours ago, Thaiwrath said:

Another roundabout way of getting rid of some westerners !

three years is too short a span. i would think one school generation ( number of years to graduate) will do not job provided the momentum is maintained. 

16 hours ago, RotBenz8888 said:

Sure they're any that wanna come?

depends on the carrot! peanuts will not do.

11 minutes ago, DrTuner said:

Low cost flippers, most likely. 

pay peanut, get monkeys. it depends on the quality of teachers you need - there is a price for everything.

better later than never. while nationalism is important, english has its vital place now days.

are you recruiting some singapore. there are some excellent retirees who might be helpful.

naive or senile?

57 minutes ago, brucegoniners said:

I expected copycats after the mall shooting. So now is everyone who’s upset with something going to go postal like they do in the states?

whatever the causative factors for the behaviour of these elements it is not good for the welfare of the community and visitors to the country.

2 minutes ago, TechnikaIII said:

To Hell with his "family problems". Take him out. 

 

Techikalll penal code will dictate equitable punishment for the offence. 

Just now, Docno said:

Two incidents does not a trend make... 

agreed but they are too close to one another for comfort. would be best to monitor but there is no harm at looking at possible causes and remedies early.

1 minute ago, justin case said:

check your expensive health insurance, being shot by crazy person, might be an exclusion not to pay ... act of god / terrorism ...

justin case this would not be an act of God.