Thailand Protests Gambian Minister’s ‘Sex Tourism’ Remark

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter

 

  

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BANGKOK — The foreign affairs ministry on Monday handed a formal protest to the Gambian government after one of its minister reportedly suggested tourists looking for sex should go to Thailand.

 

Thai diplomats in Senegal, whose jurisdiction covers The Gambia, filed a letter expressing “displeasure” at the alleged remark made by Gambia’s tourism minister Hamat Bah, which went viral on Thai social media, foreign affairs spokeswoman Makawadee Sumitmor told reporters Monday.

 

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If they feel displeasured maybe they should visit a Thai massage in Senegal, I'm sure they have them there. Ask for extras.

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Culture minister Veera Rojpojchanarat suggested sex tourism used to be prevalent but has since dropped because of the country’s focus on “morality.”

 

Things may have changed. I havent checked since Monday evening.

 

"Things have changed."  Yes, there's now even more girls working than before. lol

 

 

Here's the Minister of Kulcha, Veera Rojpojchanarat .   In his latest statement he protests the Gambian Tourism Minister's telling the truth. A quality that is frequently found absent in Thai culture. Thailand has a well earned world famous quality reputation as an exotic, erotic, chaotic destination for travelers seeking new horizons. 

 

 

Edited February 27, 20188 yr by ratcatcher

Since when could any politician from West Africa have the right to claim the moral high ground!!

 

I can think of a kitchen euphemism but might get crucified by the PC crown so I'll just stick with 'people in glasshouses shouldn't throw stones!"

Thailand doth protest too much, methinks.

TAT will be happy, Gambia promoting  Thailand.

 

regards worgeordie

So is this a case of the kettle calling the pot black???

3 minutes ago, TallGuyJohninBKK said:

So is this a case of the kettle calling the pot black???

I said I wouldn't say it...now you for it...lol

1 hour ago, webfact said:

The foreign affairs ministry on Monday handed a formal protest to the Gambian government after one of its minister reportedly suggested tourists looking for sex should go to Thailand.

I strongly recommend to the FM to organize a staff group tour to visit Pattaya, Bangla Road in Phuket, Loykroh Road in Chiang Mai, Nana Plaza, Patpong, Soi Cowboy, the "massage" parlors along Ratchadapisek and New Petchburi Roads and pretty much every other tourist spot in the country... and then consider again whether such a "formal protest" should actually have been handed over at all.

 

Ah, the wretched truth. No Thai can handle it.

Thailand is picking a fight with its equal . 55555, just some weeks ago Britain made the same remarks about Thailand and they were quiet . 5555

"(Gambian) Culture minister Veera Rojpojchanarat suggested sex tourism used to be prevalent but has since dropped because of the country’s focus on “morality.” "...lol

 

Well its difficult to have a' sex tourism' industry if all the tourists stop coming to your country because :

 

1. your crackpot dictator says they don't need them and the west is the cause of all their problems,

2. you follow this with an election where the sitting dictator of 22 years refuses to step down bring the country to the bring of civil war.

 

.....yes sounds a lovely place to relax.

Edited February 27, 20188 yr by Cracker2000
miss type

2 hours ago, ratcatcher said:

 

Here's the Minister of Kulcha, Veera Rojpojchanarat .   In his latest statement he protests the Gambian Tourism Minister's telling the truth. A quality that is frequently found absent in Thai culture. Thailand has a well earned world famous quality reputation as an exotic, erotic, chaotic destination for travelers seeking new horizons. 

 

 

It's all a typical Thai misunderstanding. Culture minister Veera Rojpojchanarat must have been told he represents the Vatican State and still believes it.

No sex tourists and no prostitutes here in Thailand. Only culture.

48 minutes ago, Cracker2000 said:

"(Gambian) Culture minister Veera Rojpojchanarat suggested sex tourism used to be prevalent but has since dropped because of the country’s focus on “morality.” "...lol

 

Well its difficult to have a' sex tourism' industry if all the tourists stop coming to your country because :

 

1. your crackpot dictator says they don't need them and the west is the cause of all their problems,

2. you follow this with an election where the sitting dictator of 22 years refuses to step down bring the country to the bring of civil war.

 

.....yes sounds a lovely place to relax.

At first, when I read point number 1, I thought you were referring to you know who.  Also with point number 2 until you mentioned the 22 years instead of just 4, although it does seem a bit like 22 years.  

4 minutes ago, Retiredandhappyhere said:

At first, when I read point number 1, I thought you were referring to you know who.  Also with point number 2 until you mentioned the 22 years instead of just 4, although it does seem a bit like 22 years.  

Yes its a mix up, I was talking about Gambia, an similarities to current tourism spots is total coincidental

3 hours ago, webfact said:

Thai diplomats in Senegal, whose jurisdiction covers The Gambia, filed a letter expressing “displeasure”

We want "outrage", "displeasure" just doesn't cut it. Other than that, pretty fast response...

Edited February 27, 20188 yr by klauskunkel

I strongly recommend to the FM to organize a staff group tour to visit Pattaya, Bangla Road in Phuket, Loykroh Road in Chiang Mai, Nana Plaza, Patpong, Soi Cowboy, the "massage" parlors along Ratchadapisek and New Petchburi Roads and pretty much every other tourist spot in the country... and then consider again whether such a "formal protest" should actually have been handed over at all.
 
Ah, the wretched truth. No Thai can handle it.

And then consider the scene for locals is bigger than all the above mentioned combined, and is available in every country around the world. It's never going away.

He's only stated the obvious.

Thai government should learn to keep quiet. They are only making the news bigger. Hypocrisy at its best. Thailand is a sex tourism country. Everyone knows that why denying the truth.

 

4 hours ago, Cracker2000 said:

Since when could any politician from West Africa have the right to claim the moral high ground!!

 

I can think of a kitchen euphemism but might get crucified by the PC crown so I'll just stick with 'people in glasshouses shouldn't throw stones!"

Think that you have totally missed the point. It's about Thailand's denial 

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2 hours ago, Misterwhisper said:

I strongly recommend to the FM to organize a staff group tour to visit Pattaya, Bangla Road in Phuket, Loykroh Road in Chiang Mai, Nana Plaza, Patpong, Soi Cowboy, the "massage" parlors along Ratchadapisek and New Petchburi Roads and pretty much every other tourist spot in the country... and then consider again whether such a "formal protest" should actually have been handed over at all.

 

Ah, the wretched truth. No Thai can handle it.

Well spoken Sir. Why don't they just shut up and enjoy the massive revenue that comes this way. Not deny it. Not condone it openly. Just ignore it 

3 hours ago, Misterwhisper said:

I strongly recommend to the FM to organize a staff group tour to visit Pattaya, Bangla Road in Phuket, Loykroh Road in Chiang Mai, Nana Plaza, Patpong, Soi Cowboy, the "massage" parlors along Ratchadapisek and New Petchburi Roads and pretty much every other tourist spot in the country... and then consider again whether such a "formal protest" should actually have been handed over at all.

 

Ah, the wretched truth. No Thai can handle it.

You seem to have a hands on knowledge of these sexual stomping grounds perhaps you might give a financial services analysis also in the interest of tourism of course. 

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wait.....which government own shares in massage parlours?

Thailand wants to be the "HUB" of everything...So...why they protest now?...

Gambian must be one great place to visit, like looking for a bar in Iran.........................................

anyone even going to Gambia for sex?