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Tourism ministry says "sorry about your lost arm" - gives flowers to Chinese blogger

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Tourism ministry says "sorry about your lost arm" - gives flowers to Chinese blogger

 

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Thai Rath reported that officials from the Tourist Assistance Center of the Thai Ministry of Tourism and Sports visited the female Chinese blogger who lost her left arm in a road accident on the way from Bangkok to Koh Chang. 

 

Earlier the Thai media had said the story produced a firestorm of criticism in China in a story that they headlined "Don't go to Thailand - say Chinese on social media".

 

The blogger had been on a trip in a rented van with driver provided by a tour company.

 

Yesterday the TAC officials were at the well known blogger's bedside with other state officials. 

 

She said on Weibo: "The tourism officials visited me with flowers and asked me about the accident. They had seen the news online. Thanks to everyone".

 

She added:"I hope they investigate these rental companies to stop such accidents in the future". 

 

Police stated that the company and its driver and the family of the victim would all be getting together to discuss compensation. 

 

They hoped that some good would come of the investigation in terms of improving road safety and communications. 

 

Source: Thai Rath

 
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geriatrickid Star Member

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A fail by western standards, but the first step by Asian standards.

What do you think happens in China when a similar event  occurs, and we all know that China is the land of falling elevators, overturning cement mixers, crazy drivers, and escalators that eat children.

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28 minutes ago, webfact said:

She added:"I hope they investigate these rental companies to stop such accidents in the future". 

It's all in hand:

GPS on all tour buses

Checking of drivers for alcohol & drug use

New larger buses, allowing an improved DPC figure (Death Per Collision)

All the above will be has been passed by law, but only implemented occasionally during holidays, and if there is adverse publicity - until it dies down.

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48 minutes ago, webfact said:

Police stated that the company and its driver and the family of the victim would all be getting together to discuss compensation.

And if this had been a Westerner?  "Why you no have 400,000 insurance from Thai Insurance Company?" "Why you in Thai hospital?"  "You pay and get out of Thailand!" "We gonna pass law!"

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"Welcome to Amazing Thailand Chinese lady! Where you give your right arm, or maybe in this case your left arm for a unforgettable vacation experience. Here are some flowers. Oh and don't try to leave until your bill is paid."

 

 

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55 minutes ago, webfact said:

Tourism ministry says "sorry about your lost arm" - gives flowers to Chinese blogger

What mean Cheap Charlies the Ministry of Tourism and Sports show themselves to be. Flowers without the chicken essence is the final insult. 

 

 

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1 hour ago, bluesofa said:

New larger buses, allowing an improved DPC figure (Death Per Collision)

Ah yes, what did happen about those small but she's that were supposed to be replacing the vans?

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1 hour ago, bluesofa said:

It's all in hand:

GPS on all tour buses

Checking of drivers for alcohol & drug use

New larger buses, allowing an improved DPC figure (Death Per Collision)

All the above will be has been passed by law, but only implemented occasionally during holidays, and if there is adverse publicity - until it dies down.

It wasn't a tour bus.

There was no suggestion that the driver was under the influence. 

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"Don't go to Thailand - say Chinese on social media".  That must be cause for alarm, Thailand has pretty well put all it's tourism eggs into the Chinese basket. From recent reports it appears the Chinese no longer consider Thailand the flavour of the month. Going to be a lot of empty hotel rooms and seats in retaurants & boats. But next big target are the Indians (again) it won't take long for them to get fed up with Thai arrogance and being fleeced and assulted. 

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4 hours ago, webfact said:

The blogger had been on a trip in a rented van with driver provided by a tour company.

So the entire country of China now knows what most farang already knew: Thai van drivers are a suicidal lot and best to be avoided (drive too fast, pass on blind corners and hills, would rather die then yield right-of-way).  This applies to van drivers, bus drivers, cab drivers and pretty much any Thai behind the wheel.  Unlike farangs, Chinese who seem to have a hive-mind will probably continue to see Thailand as an increasingly dangerous place to travel as tourism numbers continue to decline.  And they have a point.

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