Jonathan Fairfield Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 Cheap Charlie Chinese tourists causing "significant" damage to marine life on Koh Lipe, says expert Image: Sanook A Thai guardian of the coral reef has blamed irresponsible Chinese tourists for damaging the marine ecosystem on the paradise southern Thai island of Koh Lipe. Nanthaphon Denben of the Reef Guardian group said: "Over the last two or three years the Chinese have brought jobs and income to the island. But they have also brought bad behavior. They are responsible for significant damage to the marine life in the Tarutao national park". Among the things that have happened are tourists grabbing sea urchins, chasing protecting fish trying to stab them and taking sea vegetation. They have even taken starfish to decorate their bedsteads back at their bungalows and hotels. Also they use rowing boats at low tide with the oars snapping beautiful coral. They also step on the coral, he said. "Many of these tourists have no guides to warn them about their behavior," said Nanthaphon. "They want to do tours as cheaply as possible on their own but are ignorant about environmental protection". He said many don't or cant understand the English signage in the area of the park. Source: https://news.sanook.com/5368543/ -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2018-02-17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigpoint Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 Not only Koh Lipe, Chinese tourists are swamping the once beautiful island's and destroying the ecosystem by their sheer numbers. I just returned from Koh Chang, koh samet, and koh Larn, overwhelmed by Chinese, won't be going back sadly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enoon Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 You might be all right with the coral, but you can say goodbye to anything that's edible (ie everything else): A Field Guide to Chinese Street Food: Starfish (and Sea Urchin) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topdoc Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 Why are they not arrested and thrown in jail like the two Russian women? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfokevin Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 This is a typical site while walking the streets on Koh Lipe... Sets a great example for visitors... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhys Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 ...not me syndrome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinsdale Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 You reap what you sow. Millions of arrogant, rude, inconsiderate etc. etc. 'quality' Chinese tourists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansnl Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 16 hours ago, Topdoc said: Why are they not arrested and thrown in jail like the two Russian women? Ahhhh...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curmudgeon1 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 15 hours ago, sfokevin said: This is a typical site while walking the streets on Koh Lipe... Sets a great example for visitors... Much worse at Koh Larn.... garbage everywhere... even 10+ meters into the bush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinsdale Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 26 minutes ago, Curmudgeon1 said: 16 hours ago, sfokevin said: This is a typical site while walking the streets on Koh Lipe... Sets a great example for visitors... This is a typical site/sight all over Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupatria Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 ...at least the cheap Charlies don't disturb influential figures during their hunt in nature preserve resorts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAIBKK Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Last time I was on Koh Lipe was in 2014. Before 2014 it was such a beautiful island. I saw garbage everywhere in 2014, deciding it would be the last time on Koh Lipe as it was almost completely trashed already. It must be way worse right now with all the Chinese.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny49r Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 18 hours ago, sfokevin said: This is a typical site while walking the streets on Koh Lipe... Sets a great example for visitors... Sadly not just Koh Lipe but the entirety of Thailand. No respect for their environment. Don't need it - just toss it to the ground! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 22 hours ago, Jonathan Fairfield said: He said many don't or cant understand the English signage in the area of the park. Well get some Chinese signage although I doubt it will deter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denby45 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 18 minutes ago, jacko45k said: Well get some Chinese signage although I doubt it will deter! That's a joke. My complex is swarming with Chinese. There are signs everywhere DO NOT SHOUT IN THE CORRIDORS, DO NOT WASH YOUR DIRTY FEET IN THE SWIMMING POOL, DO NOT SPIT OR URINATE IN THE SWIMMING POOL The signs are completely ignored. Dirty B*******ds Den Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peperobi Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Not only the cheaper Chinese.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 34 minutes ago, denby45 said: That's a joke. My complex is swarming with Chinese. There are signs everywhere DO NOT SHOUT IN THE CORRIDORS, DO NOT WASH YOUR DIRTY FEET IN THE SWIMMING POOL, DO NOT SPIT OR URINATE IN THE SWIMMING POOL The signs are completely ignored. Dirty B*******ds Den My sympathies, that sounds unpleasant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaurene Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 23 hours ago, Topdoc said: Why are they not arrested and thrown in jail like the two Russian women? The Chinese are known every where as DIRTY, DESTRUCTFULL no patience, Why there is nothing done is those who are suppose to police the environment are collecting their wages and doing nothing, because it is work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benmart Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Crowds. Corruption. Pollution. Greed. Repeat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnarth Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 On 2/17/2018 at 5:44 PM, sfokevin said: This is a typical site while walking the streets on Koh Lipe... Sets a great example for visitors... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnarth Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Just now, johnarth said: the problem here is you looking, poor people, that is not rubbish it all spread out so they can find exactly what they want when they want it, also makes it easier to see the snakes and scorpions, like if it was stacked up no good, they don't care about the tourist dollar from whatever country, they live between each over, feed each over, share whatever to do what they want to do. good idea if not want to see their mess don't go there. but find big time any tourist that spreads their rubbish (something they do not want) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chingmai331 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Frankly, i find very little govt response to solid waste (trash) control. What should the govt do? Rubbish bins and frequent collection would be a nice start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kinnock Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Why do they all act like a nation of spoilt only children ....... oh wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 "tourists grabbing sea urchins", they must have very tough hands,the Chinese. regards worgeordie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyk Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 I was in Southern Thailand last year when the Chinese tourists arrived by the thousands. Wow Never again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopitiam Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 14 minutes ago, garyk said: I was in Southern Thailand last year when the Chinese tourists arrived by the thousands. Wow Never again! I feel for you. Tourist attractions all over the world is now swamped by the sheer number of Chinese tourists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the guest Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Many of my EU friends are never coming back to Thailand, expensive, dirty, and full of Chinese. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer90210 Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Strange country, hordes of Chinese who pump in money not because they spend a lot, but because they are many, many who spend very little...are encouraged...... ....on the other hand the quality expats, who spend, purchase/rent property are hassled with visa issues, paperwork and formalities....strange country really !! The result will lead to the quality expats, no matter of which nationality, to seek elsewhere in Indonesia, Laos, Viet Nam etc. etc.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StayinThailand2much Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 On 2/17/2018 at 1:41 PM, Jonathan Fairfield said: Cheap Charlie Chinese tourists causing "significant" damage to marine life on Koh Lipe, says expert Maybe Cheap Charlie Thais should provide more tourist guides, guards, or rangers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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