monkfish Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 Not sure what all the fuss is about? A tourist sat on the window ledge of a temple someone with a lower point of view got a view of her pants, took a photo and posted it on social media. I've seen Thais sit on the window ledges at temples before is it just this one is more holy than the rest? Better explain that to tourists. P.s. the guys in the Photo look more like Military to me in their uniforms not Media or maybe that's the media uniform. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megasin1 Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 can't do as I like ??? ... oh damn and cuss and other expletives, there I was approaching the age where I can say and do as I want (at long last) and its been snatched away from me in the blink of an eye.... I really didn't want to collect a load of expensive borrowed watches or bray pointlessly at the Shin ing moon (even though its waning), so now my entire future is hanging in the balance....oh wait....there is still an avenue open to me, i can crappe in taxis and I will be as untouchable as a freshly laid turd......nice one...... freeeeeedom !!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyg Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 On 4/9/2018 at 8:17 AM, monkfish said: Not sure what all the fuss is about? A tourist sat on the window ledge of a temple someone with a lower point of view got a view of her pants, took a photo and posted it on social media. I've seen Thais sit on the window ledges at temples before is it just this one is more holy than the rest? Better explain that to tourists. P.s. the guys in the Photo look more like Military to me in their uniforms not Media or maybe that's the media uniform. been coming to Thailand since 1971. have spent more than my share of time in temples and lived in them for extended periods. never saw a Thai woman " sit on the window ledges at temples before" I'd like to hear from other members that they've seen this. "it just this one is more holy than the rest" that's an opinion. No offence, IMPO it's BS... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arithai12 Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 This has blown out of proportion. Every tourist in a far away land can potentially act in ways that the locals might find offensive. I know I have, without meaning to. If the person who took the picture and posted it on the social had instead gone to the lady and politely explained that she should not do that in Thailand, there would be no case. Oh wait, also no likes... damn. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonhia Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 (edited) Tourists should respect their surroundings, but so should Thais. Just look at the beaches, villages, schools, homes, towns, streets and so on... One big fly-tip. I witness home-grown trashing thier own homeland. Yet again, point the finger at the tourist to save face. They should point the finger at those closer to home. How fortunate it is that tourists choose to continue visiting a country under dictatorship. Cutting a nose off to spite the face is the wrong method in approaching an issue. Edited April 14, 2018 by Sonhia 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkfish Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 21 hours ago, joeyg said: been coming to Thailand since 1971. have spent more than my share of time in temples and lived in them for extended periods. never saw a Thai woman " sit on the window ledges at temples before" I'd like to hear from other members that they've seen this. "it just this one is more holy than the rest" that's an opinion. No offence, IMPO it's BS... In your 41 years visiting Thailand and living in temples you will probably know some are more strict than others? For example some will allow men to wear short trousers and in some you have to cover up. In your opinion is it disrespectful for a man to wear short trousers in a temple? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorchester Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 Jomtiem beach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyg Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 22 hours ago, monkfish said: In your 41 years visiting Thailand and living in temples you will probably know some are more strict than others? For example some will allow men to wear short trousers and in some you have to cover up. In your opinion is it disrespectful for a man to wear short trousers in a temple? No but it's the custom so I follow iy and never throw crotch shots. However I have done it where it is tolerated in Issan and at the big temple at Pattaya Tai down town. if I'm requested to rent pants I comply no problem. IMHO this woman was just clueless brain dead. You wouldn't do that in a church at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckBee Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 amazing how police can hunt down foreigners so efficiently, never so good with elite thais breaking the laws :-/ The couple here while a little stupid had no real ill intent, seems half the police force here have lunch with foreign mafia and live off money from illegal practice it all rather out of priority and childish ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 Some offensive bickering posts and replies have been removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thongkorn Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 I totally agree why should foreigners just come to Thailand and do as they please. That would upset the Thais who do as they please. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhys Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 ...TOT your adds are working.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bizboi Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 if the culture of Thailand is that short skirts are not allowed in temples and certain areas are restricted out of respect for beliefs then that is fine HOWEVER what this says about Thailand is that they prefer to get a gang of police mafia together and arrest people and make a big deal of it rather than state dress restrictions at the entrance and rope off certain areas. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odysseus123 Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 1 minute ago, bizboi said: if the culture of Thailand is that short skirts are not allowed in temples and certain areas are restricted out of respect for beliefs then that is fine HOWEVER what this says about Thailand is that they prefer to get a gang of police mafia together and arrest people and make a big deal of it rather than state dress restrictions at the entrance and rope off certain areas. Spot on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiKiwi Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 On 3/29/2018 at 8:33 AM, Darcula said: Has anyone seen an actual pic of those Serb tourists at the cophouse when they were booked? Why sir, what are you saying? That the policeman might be telling porkie pies so he looks good? Astonishing, you have a dirty mind kind sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holy cow cm Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 On 4/15/2018 at 8:57 AM, joeyg said: No but it's the custom so I follow iy and never throw crotch shots. However I have done it where it is tolerated in Issan and at the big temple at Pattaya Tai down town. if I'm requested to rent pants I comply no problem. IMHO this woman was just clueless brain dead. You wouldn't do that in a church at home. You wouldn’t catch me in a church, and if you did, yes I would 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiKiwi Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 1 minute ago, holy cow cm said: You wouldn’t catch me in a church, and if you did, yes I would Churches and Temples are where bigger fetishes are exercised than short skirts. Or long ones that ride up and give some moronic guard with the education of a house brick to tut and suck his teeth. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrows3399 Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 On 29/03/2018 at 5:13 PM, the guest said: It's their country, Thailand is for Thais they can do what they want. Foreigners are just mere guests No you and the Thais just don't get it. The Thais are here to serve and obey the foreigners every wish and desire. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrows3399 Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 On 01/04/2018 at 6:09 AM, AYJAYDEE said: lol! I love to see foreigners come to a country and criticize how the locals live especially when I think of how they would react if a bunch of foreigners came to their country and complain about how THEY live!!~ You seem to forget that what you call complaining is constructive criticism and would improve the country. But the Thais can't accept any advice whatsoever. Even when they are as usual wrong. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiangMaiLightning2143 Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 On 4/14/2018 at 8:20 PM, dorchester said: Jomtiem beach Flying halfway around the world to sunbathe in a garbage place. Priceless. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AYJAYDEE Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 7 hours ago, Farrows3399 said: You seem to forget that what you call complaining is constructive criticism and would improve the country. But the Thais can't accept any advice whatsoever. Even when they are as usual wrong. Lol! how typical. when farang criticize , they are trying to help the country. but when foreigners criticize their country, they are meddlers who should shut up or leave. western ideas are good, local ideas are WRONG!! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHYWHY Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 True Respect Runs both ways We try to respect laws that change or made up at the time. Reminds me of a story where some Thai Nationals on a visit to another Country defaced a important site Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poanoi Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 On 4/14/2018 at 5:20 PM, dorchester said: Jomtiem beach if this slice of paradise isnt up to expectations: -go elsewhere next holiday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravip Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 6 hours ago, WHYWHY said: True Respect Runs both ways We try to respect laws that change or made up at the time. Reminds me of a story where some Thai Nationals on a visit to another Country defaced a important site Where was it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiKiwi Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 On 5/19/2018 at 3:49 PM, Farrows3399 said: You seem to forget that what you call complaining is constructive criticism and would improve the country. But the Thais can't accept any advice whatsoever. Even when they are as usual wrong. True. The 'I love Thais' brigade are at it again. Saying that foreigners who have been granted the right to live here, or who have paid good money to spend a little time here, have no say and are not entitled to an opinion is just stupid (the Thai passport is in the mail). Arguing that Thais own Thailand and foreigners don't is tantamount to seeing 2 fleas arguing about which one owns the dog. Stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiKiwi Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 8 hours ago, ravip said: Where was it? Just about everywhere. The sense of entitlement and exceptionalism is everywhere as far as the uneducated Thais are concerned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hgma Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 It works both ways......inflicting 10 times entry fee on white's only is a disgrace on its own, Thai pack fighters on walking street in Pattaya or rip offs in zero tours.....naturally wear a decent bikini and don't show your intimate area near a temple......they are right we are special guests !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravip Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 20 minutes ago, hgma said: It works both ways......inflicting 10 times entry fee on white's only is a disgrace on its own, Thai pack fighters on walking street in Pattaya or rip offs in zero tours.....naturally wear a decent bikini and don't show your intimate area near a temple......they are right we are special guests !! inflicting 10 times entry fee on white's only is a disgrace on its own Just for your information, the inflated fees are NOT ONLY for 'whites' it is also for the 'other colours' too - it applies to all 'foreigners', irrespective of their colour or creed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The manic Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 Just now, ravip said: inflicting 10 times entry fee on white's only is a disgrace on its own Just for your information, the inflated fees are NOT ONLY for 'whites' it is also for the 'other colours' too - it applies to all 'foreigners', irrespective of their colour or creed. 10 times entry fee? Which establishment is that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravip Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 4 minutes ago, The manic said: 10 times entry fee? Which establishment is that? That was taken from the post #237 I was referring to the charging of the escalated 'fee' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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