rooster59 Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 Thai kindness: Local lady saves the day as tourists get to Barcelona Image: TNA TNA reported on a wonderful act of kindness from a Thai woman who posted all about her experience on Facebook. Kulrapat Phaenuwan had come across two tourists who were in a terrible tizzy on the fourth floor of a building that appeared to be an airport. They had a rental car and they didn't know where to return it and they were going to miss their flight to Spain. Kulrapat said that the lady was in floods of tears. No one could understand her. She told her in that inimitable way that Thais have in calming a situation - "Jai yen yen na kha". Calm down. Kulrapat found out that they needed to go to the bus terminal to return the car. And that they should fill the tank up lest they face an expensive charge. This was all sorted with that famous Thai smile. Then she helped the tourists change the time of their flight to Barcelona. Then more tears of joy and wais followed. A kind Thai had once again saved the day and the world was happy again. Source: TNA -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2019-04-06 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Briggsy Posted April 6, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted April 6, 2019 Why link this to a nationalistic theme? 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bluespunk Posted April 6, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted April 6, 2019 (edited) “A kind Thai had once again saved the day and the world was happy again. ” Nice of the lady to help, but the tone of that report is somewhat over the top. Edited April 6, 2019 by Bluespunk 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rkidlad Posted April 6, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted April 6, 2019 I’m all for helping people. I think it’s great. But the last thing that goes through my mind after I’ve helped someone is documenting it on social media, etc. To me, if I did, it would feel like me helping someone wasn’t about them, it was about me. 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post roo860 Posted April 6, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted April 6, 2019 'Kulrapat Phaenuwan had come across two tourists who were in a terrible tizzy on the fourth floor of a building that appeared to be an airport'. [emoji23][emoji23]Sent from my SM-G920F using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mavideol Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 12 minutes ago, Bluespunk said: “A kind Thai had once again saved the day and the world was happy again. ” Nice of the lady to help, but the tone of that report is somewhat over the top. agree, seems strange and the helping lady has some company logo TShirt, wonder who she works for, very puzzled 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bluespunk Posted April 6, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted April 6, 2019 (edited) 17 minutes ago, Mavideol said: agree, seems strange and the helping lady has some company logo TShirt, wonder who she works for, very puzzled Is TTPB tourist police? Just a guess, nothing more. Not in any way claiming it is definitely the case... Edited April 6, 2019 by Bluespunk 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mavideol Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 3 minutes ago, Bluespunk said: Is TTPB volunteer tourist police? Just a guess there you go....puzzle solved and now it makes more sense 555 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ratcatcher Posted April 6, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted April 6, 2019 14 minutes ago, Bluespunk said: Is TTPB volunteer tourist police? Just a guess Bingo! 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SammyT Posted April 6, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted April 6, 2019 1 hour ago, rooster59 said: TNA reported on a wonderful act of kindness from a Thai woman who posted all about her experience on Facebook. Pretty sure it ceases to he a wonderful act if kindness if the person doing the kind act posts about it on their own Facebook page. Integrity is doing the right thing when no one is looking 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post stevenl Posted April 6, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted April 6, 2019 2 hours ago, rkidlad said: I’m all for helping people. I think it’s great. But the last thing that goes through my mind after I’ve helped someone is documenting it on social media, etc. To me, if I did, it would feel like me helping someone wasn’t about them, it was about me. But you do feel the need to post your opinion on social media. 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enoon Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 58 minutes ago, SammyT said: Pretty sure it ceases to he a wonderful act if kindness if the person doing the kind act posts about it on their own Facebook page. And it's her job. See post #9. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post gunderhill Posted April 6, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted April 6, 2019 Why didn't my time helping a Thai with a flat tyre on his bicycle appear in the headlines? Or The Myanmar man who asked if I had any water once and I gave him a whole bottle out of the fridge for his kids? Or the neighbour who asked for help with my lawyer over a land issue for free, or the local village water pump breaking and me supplying them with new water pipe etc etc 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post colinneil Posted April 6, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted April 6, 2019 2 minutes ago, gunderhill said: Why didn't my time helping a Thai with a flat tyre on his bicycle appear in the headlines? Or The Myanmar man who asked if I had any water once and I gave him a whole bottle out of the fridge for his kids? Or the neighbour who asked for help with my lawyer over a land issue for free, or the local village water pump breaking and me supplying them with new water pipe etc etc Ahh but did you post about your acts of kindness on your facebook page? 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post gunderhill Posted April 6, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted April 6, 2019 (edited) 28 minutes ago, colinneil said: Ahh but did you post about your acts of kindness on your facebook page? Whats "facebook"???? I told my Wife, it probably has more clout than farcebook and travelled farther and faster. Edited April 6, 2019 by gunderhill 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4737 Carlin Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 Renting a car here is always going to be more trouble than it's worth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Weird Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 (edited) . Edited April 6, 2019 by Just Weird Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Weird Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 (edited) . Edited April 6, 2019 by Just Weird Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Weird Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 22 minutes ago, colinneil said: Ahh but did you post about your acts of kindness on your facebook page? Neither did she. Ahh... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkidlad Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 2 minutes ago, Just Weird said: What "social media" outlet did the Thai woman document her actions on? It's just a TNA reporter's story, no one is grabbing any glory. Did I say the Thai woman documented her actions on social media? No, I didn’t. Please read posts carefully before passing comment. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post akirasan Posted April 6, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted April 6, 2019 2 minutes ago, Just Weird said: She didn't. Sure about that? 3 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rkidlad Posted April 6, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted April 6, 2019 3 minutes ago, Just Weird said: Neither did she. Ahh... Again, why do you find it so hard to read carefully and do any kind of research before you comment on here? 3 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike324 Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 TTPB is Thai Tourist Police Bureau, the girl is just doing her job and sharing it on her FB. Whats surprising is how the lady is willing to accompany the tourist to get all that done. Don't think you will find that happening in many countries with their "tourist bureau". A news network ran with the story, nothing more. If there is more, just shameless advertising by the tourist bureau. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Fex Bluse Posted April 6, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted April 6, 2019 5 hours ago, Briggsy said: Why link this to a nationalistic theme? Because they know foreigners are starting to see through the "Thais are friendly" nonsense. The only thing to do is post these silly stories. For every act of Thai kindness to foreigners, there are a thousand acts of selfishness, aggression, deceit and unfriendliness. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nsp64 Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 What a horrible, self obsessed story. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkidlad Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 6 hours ago, stevenl said: But you do feel the need to post your opinion on social media. Come again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inn Between Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 (edited) I agree with the thought that tying one person's act of kindness to reflect on the entire nation's attitude is absurd. Every country and culture has heroes and a**holes. For the most part, human nature is human nature, and we all know that. By the Thai gov't and media putting so much attention on these types of events when they occur, it makes it seem more like Thai acts of kindness are very rare, and I know from personal experience that's not true. Twice when in roadside breakdown situations, I had Thai people showing me great kindness and helpfulness then refusing to accept any extra compensation. I lost my wallet in Pattaya when it apparently dropped out of my pack at an intersection. A week later it arrived by post at my workplace (thanks to having some of my business cards inside) with all the contents and no return address that would let me thank and/or reward the person. I've also been stolen from and deceived, but that type of activity isn't exclusive to Thailand either. So, I would advise the gov't and media to stop with these types of news items, unless they are truly exceptional because I don't think it sends the right message. It's actually counter-productive to achieving the goal and IMO really not fair to all those Thais whose nature it is to do kind things (without getting recognition). Edited April 6, 2019 by Inn Between 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nsp64 Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 12 minutes ago, Inn Between said: I agree with the thought that tying one person's act of kindness to reflect on the entire nation's attitude is absurd. Every country and culture has heroes and a**holes. For the most part, human nature is human nature, and we all know that. By the Thai gov't and media putting so much attention on these types of events when they occur, it makes it seem more like Thai acts of kindness are very rare, and I know from personal experience that's not true. Twice when in roadside breakdown situations, I had Thai people showing me great kindness and helpfulness then refusing to accept any extra compensation. I lost my wallet in Pattaya when it apparently dropped out of my pack at an intersection. A week later it arrived by post at my workplace (thanks to having some of my business cards inside) with all the contents and no return address that would let me thank and/or reward the person. I've also been stolen from and deceived, but that type of activity isn't exclusive to Thailand either. So, I would advise the gov't and media to stop with these types of news items, unless they are truly exceptional because I don't think it sends the right message. It's actually counter-productive to achieving the goal and IMO really not fair to all those Thais whose nature it is to do kind things (without getting recognition). Perfectly put, sir. But you are applying your ideals to a nation of children . 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustAnotherHun Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 A nice variety of the boring "taxi driver gave back a wallet with millions of THB to a foreign tourist"-story. What's next? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jabis Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 So wait - the couple didn't know where they rented their vehicle from? And tourist police came and filled the tank and got it to bus terminal, and made headlines? Cool. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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