Popular Post pixelaoffy Posted January 9, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 9, 2022 (edited) If you want to know the madness and paranoia in the country . Tonight Sunday 9th I was walking along 3rd road and chased by two idiots(Thai of course) drinking ( took their masks off) . But were angry at me for not wearing mine in open space with not anyonevaround .the place is total basket case madness when this happens .. called police ..know where they are but no response. Will see what happens tomorrow. Don't expect much joy in this mad place... leaving soon Edited January 9, 2022 by pixelaoffy 8 2 4 3 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post poohy Posted January 9, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 9, 2022 Near Prachuap drinking in village shop(table on our own away from main crowd) about 10 Thais drinking playing pool another 4/5 drinking Not a mask in sight 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The Hammer2021 Posted January 9, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 9, 2022 (edited) Maybe the OP shouted at them or did something to wind them up. Probably swore using the F word. YOU DO NOT GET CHASED FOR NO REASON HERE. Edited January 9, 2022 by The Hammer2021 10 2 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Leaver Posted January 9, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 9, 2022 More information needed, OP. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JensenZ Posted January 9, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 9, 2022 19 minutes ago, pixelaoffy said: If you want to know the madness and paranoia in the country . Tonight Sunday 9th I was walking along 3rd road and chased by two idiots(Thai of course) drinking ( took their masks off) . But were angry at me for not wearing mine in open space with not anyonevaround .the place is total basket case madness when this happens .. called police ..know where they are but no response. Will see what happens tomorrow. Don't expect much joy in this mad place... leaving soon You were chased by Thais and called the police at the same time? What do you want to happen tomorrow. Did they bash you? Do you know them? Your post is really strange and missing out on details. I would suggest you do wear your mask when you're walking the streets. There's always going to be Thai people waiting for an excuse to harrass a foreigner, and as you noted, especially if they are drunk. Don't give them an excuse. 9 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jingthing Posted January 9, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 9, 2022 It's clear that many Thais believe f-rangs are responsible for the Covid pain here so to those people we can be targets of idiocy. I agree no need to wear a mask if outside away from people but xenophobes may not be the best at judging that not all situations are the same. 12 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BangkokReady Posted January 9, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 9, 2022 21 hours ago, The Hammer2021 said: Maybe the OP shouted at them or did something to wind them up. Probably swore using the F word. You must be trolling at this point, right? "Well Thais are all perfect and foreigners are all bad (except me), so the foreigner must have done something bad for any Thai to act in this way!!!" Thais are human and just like any other society of humans, there are some bad ones. Sorry that covid has brought out so many racist Thais that believe all foreigners have covid, but that's just the way it is. 6 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BangkokReady Posted January 9, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 9, 2022 I would say wear a mask at all times simply because we're foreigners and easy targets for this kind of thing. Very sad that you get some Thais who don't want to wear masks but expect foreigners to do so. Presumably because they believe that all foreigners have covid but Thais don't. It's not everyone, but when it does happen, there isn't anything we can do about it. Best to mask up just in case. You can always get a flimsy fabric one that does nothing at all, they won't know the difference. 7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The Hammer2021 Posted January 9, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 9, 2022 21 hours ago, BangkokReady said: You must be trolling at this point, right? "Well Thais are all perfect and foreigners are all bad (except me), so the foreigner must have done something bad for any Thai to act in this way!!!" Thais are human and just like any other society of humans, there are some bad ones. Sorry that covid has brought out so many racist Thais that believe all foreigners have covid, but that's just the way it is. You sound a bit paranoid. How man times have you been attacked by Thais? I bet you just read about it here on this forum I've! lol I've always found to be thais to be mild mannered and laid back unless you wind them up. That's my 30 years experience here. You do not get chased here as the OP describes for no reason...He did or said something that he is not telling about. Probably using the F word without realising it a serious trigger in Asia. The UK is far more dangerous than here but if you and your friends keep getting attacked here in Thailand you are doing something wrong 8 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jingthing Posted January 9, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 9, 2022 2 minutes ago, The Hammer2021 said: I've always found to be thais to be mild mannered and laid back unless you wind them up. That's my 30 years experience here. You do not get chased here as the OP describes for no reason...He did or said something that he is not telling about. Probably using the F word without realising it a serious trigger in Asia. You were there, huh? Your personal experience reflects on everyone else's, eh? Wow! 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangkokReady Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 6 minutes ago, The Hammer2021 said: You sound a bit paranoid. How man times have you been attacked by Thais? I bet you just read about it here on this forum I've! lol I've always found to be thais to be mild mannered and laid back unless you wind them up. That's my 30 years experience here. You do not get chased here as the OP describes for no reason...He did or said something that he is not telling about. Probably using the F word without realising it a serious trigger in Asia. The UK is far more dangerous than here but if you and your friends keep getting attacked here in Thailand you are doing something wrong Do you mind if I ask what you do as a job? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The Hammer2021 Posted January 9, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 9, 2022 12 minutes ago, BangkokReady said: I would say wear a mask at all times simply because we're foreigners and easy targets for this kind of thing. Very sad that you get some Thais who don't want to wear masks but expect foreigners to do so. Presumably because they believe that all foreigners have covid but Thais don't. It's not everyone, but when it does happen, there isn't anything we can do about it. Best to mask up just in case. You can always get a flimsy fabric one that does nothing at all, they won't know the difference. I wear mine at half mast sometimes when out side ready to wear fully and correctly if Anyone takes offence. No problem! Be pleasant and cooperative and all will be well. Its the bad tempered, belligerent, ignorant farang who get in trouble not the decent ones who think they are superior to Thais. Lol.. 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post WEBBYB808 Posted January 9, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 9, 2022 You and anyone not wearing a mask in public are the ones in the wrong. You dont wear the mask to protect yourself you wear it to protect others. Same as a doctor preforming surgery. They protect the patient not the surgeons. Its you and others like you that are perpetuating the virus here if you arent wearing mask and wearing it properly they should get you and fine you maximum amount. I see so many walking with their nose uncovered. In another country it could be perceived as assault. Yes, you were in the wrong and they were clearly bothered and you to them represent the problem and why its spreading. Why cant foriegners just follow the safety laws and protocols? Of course you will reply that you see nothing wrong with not wearing your mask when you are walking alone, but clearly its not perceived that way. 9 1 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The Hammer2021 Posted January 9, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 9, 2022 4 minutes ago, Jingthing said: You were there, huh? Your personal experience reflects on everyone else's, eh? Wow! It could be everybody's experience if they learned about Thais in REAL LIFE instead of believing the lies peddled on forums... How many times have you been chased, beaten or stabbed by Thais? lol..I prefer my real experience to paranoid fantasies and sensational, unproven rubbish. If you keep on getting beaten up then leave. If you have never been beaten up please stop spreading stories that entirely contradict reality or are grotesque exaggerations.. 4 1 1 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BangkokReady Posted January 9, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 9, 2022 2 minutes ago, WEBBYB808 said: Its you and others like you that are perpetuating the virus here if you arent wearing mask and wearing it properly they should get you and fine you maximum amount. Didn't he say that the Thais weren't wearing masks either? 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 1 minute ago, WEBBYB808 said: You and anyone not wearing a mask in public are the ones in the wrong. You dont wear the mask to protect yourself you wear it to protect others. Same as a doctor preforming surgery. They protect the patient not the surgeons. Its you and others like you that are perpetuating the virus here if you arent wearing mask and wearing it properly they should get you and fine you maximum amount. I see so many walking with their nose uncovered. In another country it could be perceived as assault. Yes, you were in the wrong and they were clearly bothered and you to them represent the problem and why its spreading. Why cant foriegners just follow the safety laws and protocols? Of course you will reply that you see nothing wrong with not wearing your mask when you are walking alone, but clearly its not perceived that way. I think your post is rather over the top but in essence I agree that as outsiders and subject to irrational scapegoating it's in our interest to behave BETTER than the locals. I do. But if I saw someone of any description outdoors away from people without a mask or wearing it improperly I would think -- NO PROBLEM. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post WEBBYB808 Posted January 9, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 9, 2022 6 minutes ago, The Hammer2021 said: I wear mine at half mast sometimes when out side ready to wear fully and correctly if Anyone takes offence. No problem! Be pleasant and cooperative and all will be well. Its the bad tempered, belligerent, ignorant farang who get in trouble not the decent ones who think they are superior to Thais. Lol.. Why cant you just wear it correctly? You feel above the law. I wish I could state and ask more but so many have a thin skin and report when their feelings are hurt. My feelings are hurt tgat someone assaults me and doesnt wear thei mask correctly. Its not for the wearers benefits 6 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WEBBYB808 Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Just now, BangkokReady said: Didn't he say that the Thais weren't wearing masks either? He said they pulled theirs off and chased him. Clearly the message was that they wanted to assault him the same way. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jingthing Posted January 9, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 9, 2022 20 hours ago, The Hammer2021 said: It could be everybody's experience if they learned about Thais in REAL LIFE instead of believing the lies peddled on forums... How many times have you been chased, beaten or stabbed by Thais? lol..I prefer my real experience to paranoid fantasies and sensational, unproven rubbish. If you keep on getting beaten up then leave. If you have never been beaten up please stop spreading stories that entirely contradict reality or are grotesque exaggerations.. Again, you know your experience. You are not God. You don't know everyone's experience. 5 2 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The Hammer2021 Posted January 9, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 9, 2022 Just now, BangkokReady said: Didn't he say that the Thais weren't wearing masks either? They were having a quiet drink and were not wearing masks. Nobody drinks and wears a mask at the same time. The OP's main experience of Thailand is sadly from embittered farang on this forum and I doubt the OP knows any Thais at all. 4 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The Hammer2021 Posted January 9, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 9, 2022 2 minutes ago, WEBBYB808 said: Why cant you just wear it correctly? You feel above the law. I wish I could state and ask more but so many have a thin skin and report when their feelings are hurt. My feelings are hurt tgat someone assaults me and doesnt wear thei mask correctly. Its not for the wearers benefits I do wear it correctly most of the time but outside with nobody around I use my own judgement. That's OK. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 1 minute ago, The Hammer2021 said: They were having a quiet drink and were not wearing masks. Nobody drinks and wears a mask at the same time. The OP's main experience of Thailand is sadly from embittered farang on this forum and I doubt the OP knows any Thais at all. Yes, and all Thais are the same. We all knew that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post OneMoreFarang Posted January 9, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 9, 2022 31 minutes ago, Jingthing said: It's clear that many Thais believe f-rangs are responsible for the Covid pain here so to those people we can be targets of idiocy. I live in lower Sukhumvit. We didn't have tourists for a long time. Now we have more and more of them. It's obvious that they are tourists, and many of them don't wear masks, or maybe they have them on their arm or neck. Personally I don't blame all of them for importing Covid, but I am sure with that attitude they help spreading Covid. I can't really blame Thais for thinking farangs are the bad guys when at least here most of the people who don't wear masks are the farang tourist. 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post WEBBYB808 Posted January 9, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 9, 2022 2 minutes ago, The Hammer2021 said: They were having a quiet drink and were not wearing masks. Nobody drinks and wears a mask at the same time. The OP's main experience of Thailand is sadly from embittered farang on this forum and I doubt the OP knows any Thais at all. No he did not write "They were having a quiet drink and not wearing mask." He said,"They were having a drink, and removed their mask to chase him." Big difference. They wanted to assault him the same he did to them. 1 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jingthing Posted January 9, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 9, 2022 1 minute ago, OneMoreFarang said: I live in lower Sukhumvit. We didn't have tourists for a long time. Now we have more and more of them. It's obvious that they are tourists, and many of them don't wear masks, or maybe they have them on their arm or neck. Personally I don't blame all of them for importing Covid, but I am sure with that attitude they help spreading Covid. I can't really blame Thais for thinking farangs are the bad guys when at least here most of the people who don't wear masks are the farang tourist. Where I live it's mostly Thais and sad to say Russians that are the least compliant. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WEBBYB808 Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 2 minutes ago, The Hammer2021 said: I do wear it correctly most of the time but outside with nobody around I use my own judgement. That's OK. Problem is people get complacent and forget to put it on correct when near others. I see so manu with their noses sticking out. Thats whe worst organ to have uncovered for a virus. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WEBBYB808 Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 4 minutes ago, The Hammer2021 said: I do wear it correctly most of the time but outside with nobody around I use my own judgement. That's OK. If the police do their job and write you a 20000 baht fine after a certain number of incidents of not properly wearing, thats ok too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robblok Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 3 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said: I live in lower Sukhumvit. We didn't have tourists for a long time. Now we have more and more of them. It's obvious that they are tourists, and many of them don't wear masks, or maybe they have them on their arm or neck. Personally I don't blame all of them for importing Covid, but I am sure with that attitude they help spreading Covid. I can't really blame Thais for thinking farangs are the bad guys when at least here most of the people who don't wear masks are the farang tourist. I noticed the same thing in Sukhumvit near Thonglor. Thais wearing mask farang tourists dont. Now with omicron its natural for Thais to respond like this. Its just stupid not to wear a mask even if there are no people around as you will be seen without a mask and only add to the stereotype. Is it that hard to keep your mask on, i hate them too but i would not dream of not wearing a mask even if there is nobody around. Because people do pass by. Just stupid thinking of foreigners. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Still 10x better than the last 2 years living in the states.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hammer2021 Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 22 minutes ago, Jingthing said: You were there, huh? Your personal experience reflects on everyone else's, eh? Wow! I was there in my own skin for 30 years and I know what I experienced as well as my own personal experience I have observed countless other tourists and expats behaving very inappropriately. Wow!? Have you never seen that at all? Wow does your personal experience represent everyone's experience? Do you honestly believe the OP got chased down 3rd Rd without provoking people? Shouting, swearing or drunk abuse? You see although I wasn't there I do not believe he did not in some way create his problem. I have never seen a farang get a big slap who didn't deserve it...! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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