WineOh Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 I always knew I was a hero. This confirms my suspicions. So I can continue sleazing in the bar, drooling over teenage girls in skimpy outfits without any guilt whatsoever as Channel 3 says it's OK! Cheers ears ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukrules Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 I've shut down a little business, let go about 3 Thais and cancelled a commercial lease since COVID came. I've done my bit, I'm averse to loss ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PatOngo Posted December 13, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 13, 2020 2 hours ago, scorecard said: 8.2 million long term expats... Where does that number come from? That place where the sun never shines! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangyai Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 I'm disappointed about this. I was really hoping to be lauded but now I've been fobbed off with a lowly hailing instead. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagfinnur Traustason Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 Makes me feel like Luke Cage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThailandRyan Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 The Irony of how long term stayers are viewed. Money spent = Savior Expat. No Money = Cheap Charlie and someone not wanted in the country. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rookiescot Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 Do we have to start wearing a cape now and our underware on the outside of our trousers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fondue zoo Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 I'm making my badge and cape today! Somehow I always knew it... ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChakaKhan Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 10 hours ago, JetsetBkk said: Here's a real hero: the kid at 13:45...Id much prefer a Beng Bar......any milk duds in there? 555 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChakaKhan Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 9 hours ago, ThailandRyan said: Does this mean we will all be given PR, no i didn't think so....moving on. Slow news day, but it made some smile and laugh. TR..Thai Visas' Hansum Hero! joop! joop! You ok?..gin kao? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChakaKhan Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 49 minutes ago, ThailandRyan said: The Irony of how long term stayers are viewed. Money spent = Savior Expat. No Money = Cheap Charlie and someone not wanted in the country. Hence the thai saying Ive heard "Money No.1" Big Money=Big Face.....as for me forever the latter -kee neow 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatOngo Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 I shipped a swag of baht out of the country earlier this year, cleaned up! Thanks Thailand! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattaya Spotter Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 Doing my part...did two Bangkok staycations the past month and have 5 more trips booked around Thailand thru March...I'm already feeling a bit Promethian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 12 hours ago, djayz said: So, do these "heroes" qualify for any of these new government initiatives or do we still have to get our Thai partner's to book hotels in their names while we pay and take a back seat? Is it now easier for us to get credit cards at Thai banks so we, too, can rack up debt? Probably not! Or Thai prices into parks etc, oops - sorry for one moment I thought we were important..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 12 hours ago, Cali farong said: Thailand is still a magnet for tourists. Theses experts are delusional, and now they appreciate expats. Prove it by making the immigration process less troublesome Didn't realise that immigration was any problem at the moment, I was under the impression that the problem was Covid 19, restricted entry, quarantine requirements - maybe I have been misinformed..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 12 hours ago, Mr Meeseeks said: Finally, the recognition I deserve. Don't get over excited........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 2 hours ago, ThailandRyan said: The Irony of how long term stayers are viewed. Money spent = Savior Expat. No Money = Cheap Charlie and someone not wanted in the country. Slow down guys, maybe you should associate with a broader range of locals. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Susco Posted December 13, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 13, 2020 They must be getting pretty desperate, when they start praising foreigners 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 12 hours ago, JetsetBkk said: Here's a real hero: A bit of background please.... ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwak250 Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 Finally I am getting the appreciation I deserve. Always told my wife buying a box of beer helps out the economy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 11 hours ago, Natai Beach said: reality check. I just read the channel 3 link. Well, Hailed? Stretching it. A lot. Perhaps “grateful” would be more realistic. Heroes? It did say that 80% of the 8.2 million long term expats have gone and the remaining (20%) of expats that remain have been “heroes” but with more of a “savior for some businesses” meaning IMHO. Not sure where they pulled the figures from. Leading the way in Thai tourism recovery? Nah, a bit of artistic license by the translator having a bit of a laugh. I see some posters have assumed they were talking about “farangs”. Well, no specific mention of hero whitey either. Sorry to deflate all the heroes. I am sure your mothers are proud of you all though. Calm down and keep it real. Reality check please, number of expats is under 200,000........ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engineer1681 Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 From "dirty <deleted> farangs" to "heroes" in a week..that's not bad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterwhisper Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 (edited) So... since we all are "heroes" now.... are we going to receive a recognition award? I mean, paying the same entry fee to tourist attractions and national parks would go a long way to help us appreciate our newly accorded "hero" status. Edited December 13, 2020 by Misterwhisper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 1 minute ago, Misterwhisper said: So... since we all are "heroes" now.... are we going to receive a recognition award? I mean, paying the same entry fee to tourist attractions and national parks would go a long way to help us appreciate our newly accorded "hero" status. In your dreams. why do you think they love us so much? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThailandRyan Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 1 hour ago, scorecard said: Slow down guys, maybe you should associate with a broader range of locals. How much broader can you get than the Thai Government with their Hi-Spenders wanted, and low spenders or bad guys out words? Saviors when we spend and not wanted apparently when we do not. Go figure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebean001 Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 i traveled alot when the cases got down to 0. I was paying 1,500b a night for great resorts. It was a great time to travel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikkalad Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 wasn't long ago when they were getting hit with big sticks for being disease spreaders ......... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colabamumbai Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 We all can be heroes, just for one day. Bowie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwpage3 Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 Your hero reward is 29 baht to the dollar. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traubert Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 11 hours ago, HiSoLowSoNoSo said: And at the same time, tens of thousands can not afford the very expensive fees to get back to see their kids, wives, pets, houses and yachts. It's not their fault tens of thousands are skint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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