Are you a snitch?

[Trujillo]

So I am curious. There was a thread before on whether or not you would turn in someone who was breaking the law, such as overstaying one's visa. Most people said they would not, that they would do nothing. 

 

Currently there is a shop that I pass frequently that has a very small customer area, maybe only 2 square meters. It's a shop that according to the State of Emergency regulations, should not have customers seated in the shop, and can only be operating for take-away. 

 

However, people come and sit inside the small area to chat and I suppose get that take-out. It's clearly breaking the regulations, but probably the owner would say that the customers are only in the shop a few minutes and it's fine. Some people are wearing masks there, some are not. 

 

So what is the course of action here? Shall we just mind our own business and let it go, or call the authorities concerned and rat this person out? 

[Hank Gunn]

In a word, No.

 

 

[mr mr]

I'm just here for the gasoline.

[shocky2014]

Nope. Ill snitch on a pedophile or serial killer but beside that no. 

[Dominion]

Forget being a detective. It will course you more harm than good. Let it go.

[Sujo]

Why would it even bother you in the slightest. Move on and focus on what you are doing and be safe.

[dingdongrb]

Damn, some folks have such huge issues in life....  ????

 

[daphnia88]

The more people not respecting social distancing, the longer this sh*t is gonna be. So yes, I will snitch. Because what they are doign concerns public health, including mine. (and by public health I also mean mental health)

[uncleP]

There are plenty of police around photographing shops. Let them do their  job  

[playyer]

Is that really wrong? They are not eating in the shop, just waiting for their food? Do ppl have to stand and wait outside? I dont know the rules.....

[daveAustin]

1 hour ago, shocky2014 said:

Nope. Ill snitch on a pedophile or serial killer but beside that no. 

What's the difference? These nitwits' naivety could potentially end up with deaths and/or make the shutdown drag on. Not in me to grass either, just saying...  

[shocky2014]

17 minutes ago, daveAustin said:

What's the difference? These nitwits' naivety could potentially end up with deaths and/or make the shutdown drag on. Not in me to grass either, just saying...  

Whats the difference? U dont know the difference between a pedophile and an overstayer? Really?????

[liddelljohn]

I dont  ever  snitch its a sneaky low thing to do ,, but if i see stupid or evil things I take them out one way or another

[dingdongrb]

3 hours ago, daphnia88 said:

The more people not respecting social distancing, the longer this sh*t is gonna be. So yes, I will snitch. Because what they are doign concerns public health, including mine. (and by public health I also mean mental health)

Save yourself all the stress and just stay home then......

[thaibeachlovers]

I despise snitchers.

 

If it's upsetting one, stay at home and get food delivered.

[canthai55]

MYOFB

[Trujillo]

It seems to me that breaking the rules in this regard could impact others (including you) by passing the virus along to other people. 

Overstaying a visa is, more or less, a victimless crime (but a crime nevertheless). 

 

But so far, interestingly, people seem not to care about whether a viral contagion is spread or not. "Not my problem," I guess...until you get it from someone.

[tonray]

8 hours ago, shocky2014 said:

Nope. Ill snitch on a pedophile or serial killer but beside that no. 

What about Dognapping ?

 

[Bill97]

There is an abundance of dodos who come here thinking that they have a role in law enforcement.  Living that childhood dream of being a policeman.

 

But they all want somebody else to do the heavy lifting.

[Sujo]

3 hours ago, Trujillo said:

It seems to me that breaking the rules in this regard could impact others (including you) by passing the virus along to other people. 

Overstaying a visa is, more or less, a victimless crime (but a crime nevertheless). 

 

But so far, interestingly, people seem not to care about whether a viral contagion is spread or not. "Not my problem," I guess...until you get it from someone.

Do you also report jaywalkers, they to are not always victimless crimes.

 

You are not the police, its not your job, you have no idea who they are or why they are there, leave it alone.

[stament]

And I thought I was bored......

[BritManToo]

5 hours ago, Trujillo said:

"Not my problem," I guess...until you get it from someone.

You shouldn't be mixing with anyone, you would only have yourself to blame.

[Surelynot]

Using the word SNITCH certainly loads the question.........how about ......

 

 

As a fine, upstanding citizen who feels we should all obey the accepted laws of our country, do you think you should inform the authorities of any wrong doing?

[Antonymous]

I go to a place exactly as the OP describes. Sit for maybe 10 minutes. Can still maintain social distance between myself and other customers. Wash hands before and immediately after touching anything. Consume and takeaway. Owner and passers by never indicated a problem.

 

I suppose next time I'll have to duck for cover if I see another farang frowning and looking officious.

 

 

Edited April 16, 2020 by Antonymous

[bergan]

1 minute ago, Surelynot said:

Using the word SNITCH certainly loads the question.........how about ......

 

 

As a fine, upstanding citizen who feels we should all obey the accepted laws of our country, do you think you should inform the authorities of any wrong doing?

Accepted by who?

 

 

[Surelynot]

1 minute ago, bergan said:

Accepted by who?

 

 

Ha! Thought exactly the same thing as I wrote it. I guess what is on the statue books.

[Lacessit]

I've found minding my own business in Thailand to be a very successful survival strategy.

[holy cow cm]

Are you even for real? How could you even think this way. You must be a ball of fun at home.

[chuang]

 

MYOB

[UbonThani]

Battlers doing it tough. 95% of us are struggling to get thru life.