Popular Post webfact Posted August 10, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted August 10, 2018 Thai Airports Confused About Which Chinese Are Chinese By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter Police pose with a sign for the Chinese tourists fast-track lane on Aug. 3 at Suvarnabhumi Airport. BANGKOK — Those who want independence for Hong Kong and Taiwan won recognition from an unlikely source this week: Thai immigration police. The force said Friday they are looking into media reports that citizens from the two regions were denied access to newly opened “premium lanes” for Chinese visitors. One immigration official blamed a “misunderstanding” by the officers manning the stations. Full story: http://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/2018/08/10/thai-airports-confused-about-which-chinese-are-chinese/ -- © Copyright Khaosod English 2018-08-10 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Darcula Posted August 10, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted August 10, 2018 The real test will be when the Dalai Lama shows up, and they try to force him to use the Chinese lane. 6 1 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post fakename Posted August 10, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted August 10, 2018 Thailand, Hub of misunderstandings! 3 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post colinneil Posted August 10, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted August 10, 2018 Just another photo op for you know who. 4 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roobaa01 Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 so only for peoples republic of china folks or also to be used by chinese from malaysia, indonesia, singapore ?? wbr roobaa01 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 They could funnel the Chinese straight to the boats if they don't want to queue on exit. BJ's bouncers look better in black don't you think? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 (edited) For Hong Kong and Taiwan passport holders different visa rules apply. Why should they be treated like PRC Chinese? "Chinese Passports" is ambiguous. Edited August 10, 2018 by KhunBENQ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Small Joke Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 This is a win win win. We win. The Chinese win. Immigration look efficient and also win. Someone is thinking, that's Dangerous! Time they were 'inactivated' to a post in east bum <deleted> somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Lawrence Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Ask the Chinese Government, they will let them know. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Crank Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 5 minutes ago, Small Joke said: This is a win win win. We win. The Chinese win. Immigration look efficient and also win. Someone is thinking, that's Dangerous! Time they were 'inactivated' to a post in east bum <deleted> somewhere. what about everyone coming through the airport who does not feel appreciated because they dont have their own lane? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post eddie61 Posted August 10, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted August 10, 2018 They should scrap immigration for Chinese altogether. Give them citizenship on arrival: the future colonial masters should be treated with a modicum of respect.... 9 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mushroomdave Posted August 10, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted August 10, 2018 (edited) I am in Taiwan now and have lived between Taiwan-Thailand for years and about 16 of the last 19 years here in Taipei, Taiwan.....I know of "0" friends here who would want to use that lane!! They deplore the mainland and always say "I am Taiwanese, not Chinese!" I don't think you would see many people from here wanting to use that fast-track lane for sure!! After all, these people are used to standing in long lines anyways aren't they? Edited August 10, 2018 by mushroomdave 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oziex1 Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 2 hours ago, colinneil said: Just another photo op for you know who. Yep, just confirming my last comment on this guy, publicity stunt. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post holy cow cm Posted August 10, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted August 10, 2018 Hong Kong ok, but Taiwan is Taiwan. They honestly should be happy to not be allowed in the Chinese line. How can you tell a Chinese person from a Taiwanese at the immigration line? The Chinese person or group is cutting que and very boisterous. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William C F Pierce Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 3 hours ago, roobaa01 said: so only for peoples republic of china folks or also to be used by chinese from malaysia, indonesia, singapore ?? wbr roobaa01 Don't forget the Chinese from Thailand.????? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DipStick Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Surely it’s all about passports not looks. The signage states very clearly Chine passport holders. Taiwanese and Hong Kongers do not hold PRC passports and therefore are not eligible for the privilege Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaurene Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 So stupid these officials. Treat everyone the same. the Chinese are dirty, disrespectful, with NO manners. I have dealt with them in business For 30 years. I know them. The Thai government are kissing their bums. The Europens are or were the top tourist people but they were treated like shit. The fever meant are losing them now. That is why the tourist numbers are falling but the top officials cannot see this or do not wat to see it. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailand Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 20 minutes ago, DipStick said: Surely it’s all about passports not looks. The signage states very clearly Chine passport holders. Taiwanese and Hong Kongers do not hold PRC passports and therefore are not eligible for the privilege I think you will find that many Hong Kongers hold PRC passports, particularly those that had the BNO passport which turned out to be somewhat useless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 5 hours ago, Darcula said: The real test will be when the Dalai Lama shows up, and they try to force him to use the Chinese lane. I reckon they would try to quarantine him as soon as an English speaker read his name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 2 hours ago, holy cow cm said: Hong Kong ok, but Taiwan is Taiwan. They honestly should be happy to not be allowed in the Chinese line. How can you tell a Chinese person from a Taiwanese at the immigration line? The Chinese person or group is cutting que and very boisterous. Why would they be cutting 'what'? That means they're Spanish, not Chinese. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Justgrazing Posted August 10, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted August 10, 2018 The misunderstanding caused the queue's to back up a bit .. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bluesofa Posted August 10, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted August 10, 2018 2 minutes ago, Justgrazing said: The misunderstanding caused the queue's to back up a bit .. Just regarding the photo, it reminds me that it was the Chinese who invented ice cream. I'm sure most of us have heard about the Great Walls Of China. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DipStick Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 12 minutes ago, Thailand said: I think you will find that many Hong Kongers hold PRC passports, particularly those that had the BNO passport which turned out to be somewhat useless. Not strictly true, Hong Kong nationals with chinese lineage are entitled to hold a BNO passport as well as a HKSAR passport, neither are PRC passports. a PRC passport requires visas etc to most destinations, a HKSAR Passport is much more flexible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailand Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 5 minutes ago, DipStick said: Not strictly true, Hong Kong nationals with chinese lineage are entitled to hold a BNO passport as well as a HKSAR passport, neither are PRC passports. a PRC passport requires visas etc to most destinations, a HKSAR Passport is much more flexible I stand corrected. Completey off topic. Dongguan - Been there a couple of times, her indoors has a multitude of relatives there. Her mother was the matriarch of the "tribe". First time there we were were treated like royalty and over 100 turned up for dinner on one evening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsiaHand Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Here in LOS the government are confused about who are Thais and not Thais also. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 A troll post has been removed as well as the replies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tryasimight Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 2 hours ago, bluesofa said: Why would they be cutting 'what'? That means they're Spanish, not Chinese. Forgive Manuel... He's from Barcelona. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ54 Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 I ate Chinese food does that count.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overherebc Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Easy to fix. Have a wee machine with a stick that goes left and right non-stop with a flag showing a plate of shrimps on it just before the lane. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ54 Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Figures Taiwanese and HONG Kongers want nothing to do with mainland well unless it’s to their benefit..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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