dlclark97 Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 6 hours ago, Emdog said: Take a chill pill. A flag is just a symbol. Stupid or ignorant? Sure. The flags of all nations may just be symbols but they deserve the utmost respect. Regardless of what country you find yourself in, local cultures, traditions and the people should be treated as you would hope to be treated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNXexpat Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 And the farangs complain about the Chinese tourists... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitkof Island Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 38 minutes ago, Uptooyoo said: This is not America. Unlike America it is not politically correct here to disparage your leaders and your country. If you think you can be a disrespectful punk here, you'll rightfully face the consequences. If i remember correct some other foreigners a few months back were tearing down the Thai flags at night. I guess its the latest fade along with walking around naked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whaleboneman Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 3 hours ago, chama said: That would be the only reason they could have avoided serious punishment. An education on the Thai system. On the other hand disrespecting a national flag (as well as a flag representing a monarchy when appropriate) is almost always legally prohibited in any country. Come to Canada - you can piss on our flag or burn it in public legally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel52 Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 Come to Canada - you can piss on our flag or burn it in public legally. As you can in a lot of countries including the states but it doesn’t make it right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelseafan Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 9 hours ago, charmonman said: I think they should've been deported and barred entry to the country for something like 5 years, the stupid little punks. And put to death after being hung drawn and quartered. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apophyss Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 In French, its happen every weeks, by "french" citizen... (and nothing happen to them) They hate France, they hate Europe, but when they are in Thailand (you can see them in Patong, always in group) they are very pround to say they are french (I mean they have a french passport, but in their mind (eg for football match) they are from north africa...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inThailand Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 were they Brits? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZAKY Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 Good guys in and bad guys out! This is the kind of foreigners Thailand is going to get now. Quantity over quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damrongsak Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 I'm glad I went to Thailand with the the U.S. Peace Corps back in 1977. They taught us Thai language, customs, made us sing the anthem and Loy Gratong song. Taught us how to behave and what to expect. My teacher even took us guys to a whorehouse in Khon Kaen, explained all the ropes and waited outside. We "arrived", as they say. "Doc Prem" at the Peace Corps HQ in BKK always had jars of free pills for stuff that was still curable at the time. It was a great time to be alive. The Thai folks took care of us and kept us out of trouble. But volunteers were highly vetted before being shipped to Thailand. Never before or after have I had a job where they checked references as closely. They didn't want us dead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmushr00m Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 The Yellow Flag. Lucky they weren't attacked. Also very smart to settle the matter immediately with the cops. It's always cheaper that way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AloisAmrein Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 The Thai flags are holy, but they not feed the people. Time for the Thais to arrive in 21st century. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inwardglee Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 Wonderful proverb in Thai language: "If you go to a country of squint-eyed people, then do squint your eyes." - Could we not put this sign board in the arrival hall of airports, then everybody would be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer90210 Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 Such as*h*les should plainly be deported and banned for life....today they destroy national symbols in a foreign country, tomorrow what will they destroy in their next drunken spree ? your car maybe ?...or will they even assault an innocent bystander ? ..... time to clean up Thailand of such scum....and quite disgraceful from the Police to have accepted the bribe minimised the disgraceful behaviour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balo Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 I would like to see them in the monkey house for a few days. That should teach the spoiled brats how to respect other countries next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zack61 Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 The political system and recent elections were also vandalised. Little was done to the culprits. Why so much concern over a few flags? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chazar Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 10 hours ago, ravip said: You really condone the foreigners act? That's a cool attitude. How do you use your national flag? Thats an awfully big assumption you make . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitarzan Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 They were probably American snowflake liberals. The sight of a flag and they head straight for the first available safe space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LomSak27 Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 1 hour ago, Guitarzan said: They were probably American snowflake liberals. The sight of a flag and they head straight for the first available safe space. Uh Oh, pooch screw alert .... But wouldn't it have been so cool if it was a bunch a yank snowflakes?! ~ I'm feeling the love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boonrawdcnx Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Hahaha Pai of all places! Where was the local outrage when the tourist was beaten by the thugs in Pai recently , when the British woman was raped by a local, when two tourists where gunned down by the criminal murdering policeman?? He was still roaming free helped by his corrupt pals in Pai until he murdered his young wife! The locals where very quite then - But they are outraged about some flags? Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boonrawdcnx Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 The political system and recent elections were also vandalised. Little was done to the culprits. Why so much concern over a few flags?The entire country is being robbed and vandalized by corrupt scoundrels on a daily bases - but yes worry about a few pieces of fabric! Sent from my iPhone using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PremiumLane Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 1 hour ago, Guitarzan said: They were probably American snowflake liberals. The sight of a flag and they head straight for the first available safe space. Sounds like you need a safe space from all those nasty liberals ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radar501 Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Pai Village has become the ghetto for the unshaven, undressed and uncouth feral ragpacker. Call the riot police in I say! Turn the water cannons on 'em I say! Only way to clean human excrement off the streets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydebolle Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Common sense or a brown manila envelope with apology notes prevailed - good for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 12 hours ago, ravip said: How do you use your national flag? Mostly on T Shirts , backpacks, baseball caps and..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 18 hours ago, webfact said: names and nationalities were not reported. So Chinese then. Thailand doesn't want tourist numbers to plummet again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 17 hours ago, Catoni said: “A flag is just a symbol.” Yes indeed, a very, very important symbol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaanbiker Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 High in Pai, that's why. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzian Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 I've been to Pai and people like that (and better of course) are the life blood of the local economy; drive them away and the standard of living for the locals would drop in half. Even the local police know how their bread is buttered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 11 hours ago, dlclark97 said: The flags of all nations may just be symbols but they deserve the utmost respect. Regardless of what country you find yourself in, local cultures, traditions and the people should be treated as you would hope to be treated. And yet the Thais use/sell the Union Jack on cars/wing-mirrors,crash helmets , shorts,bikinis,under garments, iv'e even seen it tattooed on a Thai girls ass. Respect is a two way thing. But the Brits don't get offended, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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