Thais Only: Bus companies, Bangkok temple bans foreigners citing COVID-19 restrictions

[WhatsNext]

2 hours ago, Walker88 said:

 

-Govt owned transportation companies would ban foreigners

-Husbands and fathers of Thais would be prohibited from entering Thailand

-Foreigners with visas and permission to reside would be prohibited from entering Thailand

 

No foreigners are allowed in, that's not typically Thai at this moment. Try going to your European girlfriend when your are a Thai man and you get exactly the same problem.

 

My GF has a Schengen visa and can't go there at the moment. Nothing special again exactly the same with Thailand.

 

You are only right about the bus company, ONE bus company to be exact. That mistake will be corrected soon.

 

Yes anutin is a disgrace for Thailand, yes there are problems here. However no one is actively keeping families separated, that's just a result of global policies now and not specifically Thai

[Greg O]

My Buddah if you have to take the bus then you obviously made some bad career decisions ....don't little brown spinners lives matter ? 55 

[Saint Nick]

2 hours ago, 473geo said:

Only yesterday we had yet another guy on here on Tvisa joining the chorus if I am asked to 'sign anything I just sign Mickey Mouse'

We have seen many who constantly state mask wearing is useless and refuse to conform

We have seen those stating when entering shops they refuse to give a contact number or write a nonsense number

All failing to consider that new outbreaks of infections in Thailand are slated as being mostly from abroad, showing no consideration for the efforts of their Thai hosts to contain the virus, and showing little consideration for Thai people and their concerns given the current reputation of foreigners being a major risk

 

Now bleating because they 'reap what they sow' having behaved like errant and awkward children

 

The spotlight has been on the foreigners from the first reported and continued imported outbreaks, and what does the foreigner do to alleviate Thai concerns, complain and blatantly refuse to follow instruction!!!!

 

 

 

Yeah...I am all for measures that work and are sensible!

Like I said before: there is a 7eleven next to my condo, that asks me to give my name and telephone number - which I do!

...but there is NEVER a time noted, when I enter the shop and when I leave it!

So, if this is a means of tracing Covid- cases and eventual contacts, then why are they note taking the time?

I will tell you why: because Thailand is all show- no substance!

The numbers are and were fake from the beginning, most of the measures they implement make ZERO sense (open fresh markets- close beaches!) and then there are guys like you, who simply and uncritically support and cheer all of this dog & pony -show!

The only reason they can actually claim this "dirty farang"- BS, is that they fake their own numbers and only halfway reliably tested Thais, coming back from abroad!

 

[Andyfez]

Farang Lives Matter.

FLEM for short.

[Saint Nick]

1 hour ago, statman78 said:

For our safety......

 

This is from an AP article;

 

One of Wat Pho’s administrative staff explained by phone that the temple committee decided to exclude foreigners because of concerns about COVID-19.

“The outbreak is still rampant in many countries, so we have to stay vigilant as advised by the government,” said Wit Artchinda.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/famed-thai-temple-bars-foreigners-entry-over-covid-19-fears/ar-BB15lnSo?ocid=spartandhp

 

Someone has not been reading the news!

The airports are closed for international flights!

There are no foreigners, coming into the country!

And if they were, they were not more Covid- ridden then the average Thai!

[SpanishExpat]

TH will never change in this regard (until the general political situation changes). And even after that, it would take a long time to change the mindset of the locals. I read it yesterday on Richard`s Twitter and was <deleted> myself. Shared it on FB and IG and guess what. Lots of foreigner friends where shocked, whereas Thais didn`t care at all. 

And that`s why TH will never change. If you got a population who just accepts and isn`t able to reflect critically.........that`s the result.

 

It`s the same as the taxi drivers in Bangkok. They were desperate in April and May, but now they are starting their bs game with "XXX Baht" again. If that happens to me, I always leave the door open and walk away so that every driver has to step out shouting/blaming me. But that`s my approach to " i couldn`t care less". 

 

Living here, I accepted that I can`t change the xenophobic attitude. However, I can try to trick their scams like double-pricing etc every time I have the chance. And my Thai gf happily supports me with that approach. That`s my form of satisfaction.

 

 

 

[Pilotman]

5 hours ago, Thailand said:

                                               

 

                                                   #oldfarangsmatter

no, they don't   #surplustorequirements

[cardinalblue]

They are banning all races so they are discriminating uniformly and equally.

Are they really racist? You bet...

[Deli]

5 hours ago, brewsterbudgen said:

There won't be any TAT spin, as both decisions are short-term Covid related.  Wat Po have already clarified their notice, by claiming it's just to keep numbers down while the temple is being repaired. Most bus companies do not have the restriction, and the foreigners ban will be lifted once the Emergency decree ends, or sooner.

 

But it certainly boosts Richard Barrow's already high profile, and gives expats an excellent opportunity to get angry!

Rubbish. I found it out earlier, as A friend of mine wanted to book a bus ticket and had been rejected, without good reason. Even TAT could not explain and said " company policy". The thing with the Thai ID is utter BS. Also people from Myanmar or Laos don't have one.

To me the clows who invented this stupidity forgot that also non Thai nationals travel by bus or train.

[phantomfiddler]

Until temples start selling cheap and cold beer who in their right mind would want to go to any of them anyway ? Let,s face the truth, when yooz pop yer clogs yer not gonna come back as a dog ????

[Kaopad999]

Well the fact that they charge foreigners an entrance fee and allow Thais in for free, should already tell you enough.

I stopped paying to enter national parks and temples a long time ago. No way am i going to contribute towards this mindset. 

[473geo]

35 minutes ago, Saint Nick said:

Yeah...I am all for measures that work and are sensible!

Like I said before: there is a 7eleven next to my condo, that asks me to give my name and telephone number - which I do!

...but there is NEVER a time noted, when I enter the shop and when I leave it!

So, if this is a means of tracing Covid- cases and eventual contacts, then why are they note taking the time?

I will tell you why: because Thailand is all show- no substance!

The numbers are and were fake from the beginning, most of the measures they implement make ZERO sense (open fresh markets- close beaches!) and then there are guys like you, who simply and uncritically support and cheer all of this dog & pony -show!

The only reason they can actually claim this "dirty farang"- BS, is that they fake their own numbers and only halfway reliably tested Thais, coming back from abroad!

 

You started well, then just descended into a rant, playing the game is what life is about, choosing what to agree with, what to ignore, what to take issue with, facing the consequences of those decisions relies on the judgement of the individual, but if selfish also can carry a knock on effect for others. My points are clear if there no need to be awkward and disruptive, if the end result is just to appease your own ego and <deleted> your hosts off then you are not a player and do not understand the game

[tonysilly]

Can I use the public Toilet? Can I go inside 7/11  Will I be able to get a happy ending massage?? Please let me know?  

[elliss]

 

 Farangs , should buy cars , in thai wife's name .

   Not travel on bus , not look good , for farangs .

     Cheap Charlie's ..

 

 

 

Edited June 12, 2020 by elliss
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[SuwadeeS]

Since there are many temples and places with dual pricing, I do avoid visiting. Further, I do not recommend this country as holiday or living destination.

There is far too much racisms

In this culture.

They should make a sign at the airport.

Thailand, entry only for Thais.

I hope, that every foreigner wakes up, share this post with all their friends and ask them to do the same.

 

Thailand, wake up!!! We can live without you, but you........

 

 

[metisdead]

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1 hour ago, WhatsNext said:

No foreigners are allowed in, that's not typically Thai at this moment. Try going to your European girlfriend when your are a Thai man and you get exactly the same problem.

 

My GF has a Schengen visa and can't go there at the moment. Nothing special again exactly the same with Thailand.

 

You are only right about the bus company, ONE bus company to be exact. That mistake will be corrected soon.

 

Yes anutin is a disgrace for Thailand, yes there are problems here. However no one is actively keeping families separated, that's just a result of global policies now and not specifically Thai

But a Thai spouse has always been allowed in to Schengen countries, because family reunification is a basic human right. Granted in all civilized countries. But this failed state called Thailand thinks they are above human rights.

 

Your GF is just a tourist.

[Benmart]

For a country obsessed with image, it manages to damage it in so many novel ways.

[rkidlad]

4 hours ago, Traubert said:

Hurray!

 

Buddhism is the predominant religion in China anyway, did you know that?

Yes, I hear Buddhism is a real big hit especially in Tibet. The Dalai Lama is like a superstar in China, right? 

[GAZZPA]

7 hours ago, Mr Meeseeks said:

I believe foreigners cannot use the govt. bus services now either.

 

Any you are still stupid enough to want to risk having your family and assets here?

 

The messages are loud and they are clear.

indisputable facts, Thailand is 50 years behind sensible, developed countries. This is note is all over the internet here. I sent it to people in my phone contacts, absolutely disgusting, it does not belong in todays world. Thailand is going to learn the hard way because your thinking is not alone. Only someone in denial would defend this and sing praises of LOS. 

 

Have not heard about the buses yet, i will look out for it.

[connda]

3 hours ago, Peterw42 said:

I can imagine a similar closing of a religious attraction, years ago I visited St Peters in the Vatican and it was closed to tourists for renovation and only open to attend mass.

Did the Vatican allow Italian Catholics but ban "foreign' Catholics?

The answer is no.  This is not the same.

Wat Po is open to all Thais (Buddhist or non-Buddhist) and is closed to all 'foreigners' (Buddhist included).  And therein lies the problem.  The policy is racist.  The exclusion is based on ethnicity only. 

[Alfa]

Good and bad by Thailand.  It worked for a while but no more. 

I am so sorry about it. I can't help it.

There are always more beaches to find everywhere.

For example Canary Islands.

[GAZZPA]

3 minutes ago, connda said:

Did the Vatican allow Italian Catholics but ban "foreign' Catholics?

The answer is no.  This is not the same.

Wat Po is open to all Thais (Buddhist or non-Buddhist) and is closed to all 'foreigners' (Buddhist included).  And therein lies the problem.  The policy is racist.  The exclusion is based on ethnicity only. 

As I said, only someone in denial would defend this. i have been to Rome a few times, the Vatican thrives on tourism, they let everyone in (as long as you are appropriately dressed), absolutely no doubt about that. 

 

The world is going a bit crazy right now because of the terrible tragedy in the USA with the police killing that poor fella. The far right will be lapping it up and filling their boxes with ammunition. The only way to combat this is with sensible people sticking together and not getting sucked into all the nonsense. Racism has no place in the world today and Thailand should hang their head in shame.. people will vote with their feet for sure.

[GAZZPA]

3 minutes ago, Alfa said:

Good and bad by Thailand.  It worked for a while but no more. 

I am so sorry about it. I can't help it.

There are always more beaches to find everywhere.

For example Canary Islands.

correct, the world is a big place. Plenty of beautiful places that are affordable and you don't have to endure things like this. Good luck to you.

[Surasak]

Where's that pack of cards, I'm sure they all say 'RACIST'

[connda]

3 hours ago, 473geo said:

I wouldn't call letting 'locals' in free and have 'overseas visitors' pay racism - take into account 'locals' often give their time, provide daily food for the monks and have functions and collections for the upkeep of temples

But it is racism. 

I've lived here for well over a decade without leaving the country.
I'm a Theravana Buddhist.  I "give their time, provide daily food for the monks and have functions and collections for the upkeep of temples."  And yet I'm made to pay should I visit a temple like Wat Po, Wat Doi Suthep, and Wat Chedi Luang among others.  For myself?  I don't visit these temples any longer because I don't consider them to be practicing Buddhism.  They have truly lost the Dhamma.

You're repeating and propagating the xenophobic nonsense that is the basis of Thai racism.  That "All non-Thais are only 'overseas visitors'" which is their official policy even for long-term stay Non-O holders who have families and are integrated into the Thai communities including being practicing Buddhist. 

There is no place for racism in Buddhism.  The temples which now embrace racist policies including charging foreigners entry fees and excluding foreigner based on their ethnicity have lost the Dhamma and really should be avoided. 

[Neeranam]

I believe Richard Barrow is a resident here. 

I don't believe he was wanting to go to this temple. 

Kinda the modern day 'Trink' 

I miss those Friday 2 pages in the Post. 

Nuff said. 

[roger101]

2 minutes ago, Neeranam said:

I believe Richard Barrow is a resident here. 

I don't believe he was wanting to go to this temple. 

Kinda the modern day 'Trink' 

I miss those Friday 2 pages in the Post. 

Nuff said. 

I miss "Night Owl" as well.

[Neeranam]

11 minutes ago, connda said:

But it is racism. 

I've lived here for well over a decade without leaving the country.
I'm a Theravana Buddhist.  I "give their time, provide daily food for the monks and have functions and collections for the upkeep of temples."  And yet I'm made to pay should I visit a temple like Wat Po, Wat Doi Suthep, and Wat Chedi Luang among others.  For myself?  I don't visit these temples any longer because I don't consider them to be practicing Buddhism.  They have truly lost the Dhamma.

You're repeating and propagating the xenophobic nonsense that is the basis of Thai racism.  That "All non-Thais are only 'overseas visitors'" which is their official policy even for long-term stay Non-O holders who have families and are integrated into the Thai communities including being practicing Buddhist. 

There is no place for racism in Buddhism.  The temples which now embrace racist policies including charging foreigners entry fees and excluding foreigner based on their ethnicity have lost the Dhamma and really should be avoided. 

Respect. Its better to be right than happy. 

[Bender Rodriguez]

you live here 10+ years and XENOPHOBIA is alive & well

 

and to say some high in places ELITE have all the luxury without the xenophobia in our home countries