We often criticise Thai's for their behaviour here. Some may be justified, some is not and some is just a failure to either understand or accept cultural differences. I heard a story yesterday that goes against an often proffered claim that Thai's are irresponsible.
 

 

My wife lives in a small village just outside Korat.  During our daily phone conversation yesterday she told me of a situation that just occurred in the viilage. My wife heard a car go past and stop not far away. She then heard shouting coming from the direction of a neighbour's house, followed by the screeching of tyres as a car drove off 15 minutes later. The noise came from the direction of a house occupied by a young woman and her father whom my wife knew.  My wife called the woman to ask if they were OK.

 

Apparently the young woman's brother, who lives near Pattaya had arrived unannounced having driven for 5 hours. The fuss that went on was because the man's sister refused to open the gate and let him in. She advised him that he should not be travelling inter-province because of the Covid 19 situation and that he would not be allowed in to the garden, never mind the house.  After some shouting he left - presumably to drive back to Pattaya. What is it they say - som nam naa?

19 minutes ago, KhaoYai said:

After some shouting he left - presumably to drive back to Pattaya.

You are right, totally irresponsible, if he has an accident on the way back it is on her.

Hysteria takes it's toll.

I simply can't believe this would happen here with an intact family.

If one of the granddaughters would come from Korat or Samut Prakhan they would of course get a place to stay. Ok, they would likely announce their trip.

Bet the family relations in this case were broken before Corona.

More like afraid of the need to support/feed the brother.

Perhaps the key statement is he arrived unannounced. Excuse me? I have yet to see any Thai who is not attached to their phone like a bone graft.

He could not call to say he was coming? Something more to the story.

3 minutes ago, Lacessit said:

Something more to the story.

Jeez, why make more of it than there is. This is a simple story which I found encouraging, so much negativity here. My wife was told that he had arrived unannounced and I have no reason to disbelieve that.  I'll refrain from posting good news stories in future - obviously people like you can't cope with them.

2 minutes ago, KhaoYai said:

Jeez, why make more of it than there is. This is a simple story which I found encouraging, so much negativity here. My wife was told that he had arrived unannounced and I have no reason to disbelieve that.  I'll refrain from posting good news stories in future - obviously people like you can't cope with them.

Well, there's nothing negative about the above poster's assumption.

Possibly the brother is a notorious undisciplined troublemaker, i don't see otherwise a good reason to deny him a roof, at least for 1 night.

4 minutes ago, KhaoYai said:

Jeez, why make more of it than there is. This is a simple story which I found encouraging, so much negativity here. My wife was told that he had arrived unannounced and I have no reason to disbelieve that.  I'll refrain from posting good news stories in future - obviously people like you can't cope with them.

I think you've misinterpreted my post. I was not disapproving of the neighbor's actions, I was wondering why the brother did not make a phone call from Pattaya before he left to establish if he was welcome.

3 minutes ago, mauGR1 said:

Possibly the brother is a notorious undisciplined troublemaker, i don't see otherwise a good reason to deny him a roof, at least for 1 night

I have no idea, unlike respondents I don't need to disect the matter. What I was told was that he was denied entry because of the likelihood of virus transmission. Should that happen here in the UK with me, I would also refuse to let someone in - its called social distancing and as far as I know, Pattaya is supposed to be locked down.

5 minutes ago, Lacessit said:

I think you've misinterpreted my post. I was not disapproving of the neighbor's actions, I was wondering why the brother did not make a phone call from Pattaya before he left to establish if he was welcome.

Well apparently no he didn't but I bet he's wishing he did - hence the title, Crazy Trip.

1 minute ago, KhaoYai said:

I have no idea, unlike respondents I don't need to disect the matter. What I was told was that he was denied entry because of the likelihood of virus transmission. Should that happen here in the UK with me, I would also refuse to let someone in - its called social distancing and as far as I know, Pattaya is supposed to be locked down.

Well, you started a topic, i guess you did expect someone to reply to your post.

Personally, i would allow in a relative, or a friend in need, provided that he follows my very strict hygienic rules.

1 hour ago, KhaoYai said:

who lives near Pattaya

 

3 minutes ago, KhaoYai said:

as far as I know, Pattaya is supposed to be locked down.

If he's living "near" Pattaya then any Pattaya lockdown doesn't affect him.

23 minutes ago, Lacessit said:

Perhaps the key statement is he arrived unannounced. Excuse me? I have yet to see any Thai who is not attached to their phone like a bone graft.

He could not call to say he was coming? Something more to the story.

Gee and you were having a go at my IQ.

1 minute ago, UbonThani said:

Gee and you were having a go at my IQ.

Which you have demonstrated yet again.

What are we becoming? Closing the doors to our brothers, our family. ????

 

 

3 minutes ago, mauGR1 said:

Well, you started a topic, i guess you did expect someone to reply to your post.

Personally, i would allow in a relative, or a friend in need, provided that he follows my very strict hygienic rules.

Then you have a different understanding of how social distancing works than I do.  Here is the UK you are not allowed to visit another household. You are not allowed to even walk within 2m of anyone who's not part of your immediate household. The rules are even tougher if there is anyone in the household that is over 70 or vulnerable due to health conditions.  My daughter lives next door to me yet I only talk to her and my grandkids from a distance. Its not a good situation but most of us understand why these precautions are necessary and comply.

 

Not being in Thailand at the moment I cannot comment on how social distancing works there or whether people are following it.  All I can say is that in my wife's village they take very similar measures to those we take in the UK. Apparently nobody should come in or go out of the village unless their journey is essential - food medicine etc.

11 minutes ago, KhaoYai said:

Then you have a different understanding of how social distancing works than I do.  Here is the UK you are not allowed to visit another household. You are not allowed to even walk within 2m of anyone who's not part of your immediate household. The rules are even tougher if there is anyone in the household that is over 70 or vulnerable due to health conditions.  My daughter lives next door to me yet I only talk to her and my grandkids from a distance. Its not a good situation but most of us understand why these precautions are necessary and comply.

 

Not being in Thailand at the moment I cannot comment on how social distancing works there or whether people are following it.  All I can say is that in my wife's village they take very similar measures to those we take in the UK. Apparently nobody should come in or go out of the village unless their journey is essential - food medicine etc.

Well, personally i live alone, more than 5 weeks in self isolation, when out for buying food i am extremely careful, everything i buy get washed when at home.

I don't encourage any visit at my place, but i guess that in case of need, i would not deny a roof to a relative, or a good friend, at least for the night.

14 minutes ago, KhaoYai said:

Then you have a different understanding of how social distancing works than I do.  Here is the UK you are not allowed to visit another household. You are not allowed to even walk within 2m of anyone who's not part of your immediate household. The rules are even tougher if there is anyone in the household that is over 70 or vulnerable due to health conditions.  My daughter lives next door to me yet I only talk to her and my grandkids from a distance. Its not a good situation but most of us understand why these precautions are necessary and comply.

 

Not being in Thailand at the moment I cannot comment on how social distancing works there or whether people are following it.  All I can say is that in my wife's village they take very similar measures to those we take in the UK. Apparently nobody should come in or go out of the village unless their journey is essential - food medicine etc.

It varies here. Social distancing is practised in the banks and shopping malls. Go to the daily food market in Chiang Rai, and it is non-existent. I'd say enforcement in the villages depends on the authority of the poo yai, and whether he chooses to assert it.

I can visit my GF's village quite freely, albeit I am in the same province. Have only met the poo yai once, haven't seen him since COVID-19 started.

when your wife mentioned to you that it was her neighbor's "brother".  this is the polite way Thai people refer to a casual root.  For example one of my Thai friend's refers to a girl he is banging as his sister, not biological, at least i don't think she is.

38 minutes ago, Lacessit said:

Which you have demonstrated yet again.

Have I? Do tell.

3 hours ago, BeltAndRoad said:

when your wife mentioned to you that it was her neighbor's "brother".  this is the polite way Thai people refer to a casual root. 

Fully aware of that. It was her brother.

3 hours ago, mauGR1 said:

I don't encourage any visit at my place, but i guess that in case of need, i would not deny a roof to a relative, or a good friend, at least for the night

How long do you think it takes to be infected?

4 hours ago, KhaoYai said:

 I'll refrain from posting good news stories in future

seriously confused. was this a 'good news' story?

5 minutes ago, jastheace said:

seriously confused. was this a 'good news' story?

You don't think its good that Thai people are behaving responsibly rather than the way they are usually portrayed?

5 hours ago, KhaoYai said:

You don't think its good that Thai people are behaving responsibly rather than the way they are usually portrayed?

yes but 'good news' ? background behind the mountain events is not news let alone 'good news'

'crazy trip' yes. news-no. good news- no. not any kinda news. good morning.

9 hours ago, yuyiinthesky said:

What are we becoming? Closing the doors to our brothers, our family. ????

 

 

 

This whole panic, sensationalism and over reaction is going to cause massive community damage and global segregation.

People from Asia will be stigmatized. People from Italy will be stigmatized. People with hayfever will be stigmatized etc etc where will it end ??

Part of the plan maybe, divide and conquer !!!

10 minutes ago, cornishcarlos said:

 

This whole panic, sensationalism and over reaction is going to cause massive community damage and global segregation.

People from Asia will be stigmatized. People from Italy will be stigmatized. People with hayfever will be stigmatized etc etc where will it end ??

Part of the plan maybe, divide and conquer !!!

UN corruption

Terrible media

Terrible politicians

Disease ridden cruise ships

 

 

10 hours ago, Lacessit said:

Perhaps the key statement is he arrived unannounced. Excuse me? I have yet to see any Thai who is not attached to their phone like a bone graft.

He could not call to say he was coming? Something more to the story.

Arriving unannounced is very common here. We've had friends and relatives turn up many times without a hint that they were coming. Sometimes, just like the guy in the story, from quite some distance.

 

'Oh, we thought we'd surprise you'. They do that alright!

 

But right now, they would not be welcome here and I've asked Madam Moon to make sure they understand that.

 

Our village is virus free right now and I want it to stay that way.

6 hours ago, KhaoYai said:

Fully aware of that. It was her brother.

It's quite possible he drove from Pattaya to "borrow" money from the sister!

1 minute ago, PatOngo said:

It's quite possible he drove from Pattaya to "borrow" money from the sister!

 

For fuel to get back to Pattaya...

6 minutes ago, cornishcarlos said:

 

For fuel to get back to Pattaya...

Why didnt he just sleep in car? Self quarantine in backyard.