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Following a series of highly negative stories affecting tourism in Thailand and the "sandbox" island of Phuket in particular the country's police have joined in the gushing praise of a group of Thais who found a Russian tourist's necklace. 

 

The story hit the Thai media after four people helped the tourist in Phuket find what was described as a family heirloom that she lost in the sea last Thursday. 

 

Spokesman for the tourism police and deputy at the force Pol Maj-Gen Apichart Suribunya said that as soon as TPB chief Pol Lt-Gen Sukhun Phromyon had heard the fantastic news he sent in region 3 chief Pol Maj-Gen Kris Warit to find the four Thai heroes who "have provided such a positive for Thai tourism", reported Siam Rath.

 

They are Leuachai, Chutikan, Nopparat and Wisanu. 

 

A beaming Apichart, celebrating some good news for once at TPB HQ, expressed his heartfelt thanks for the people acting as "great hosts" saying that Thailand would now be "Top of Mind" when it comes to world tourism. 

 

ASEAN NOW guesses he may have meant 'at the forefront'.

 

He continued encouraging his compatriots to keep up the good work with their famous humanity and understanding of others noting that these features "have made Thai tourism so magical and enchanting to this present day".

 

He also thanked the media for bringing the good news story to light. 

 

He made no mention of the other stories in the news in the last few weeks.

 

The trouble over overcharging taxi mafia in Phuket, the attack and robbery of a German footballer's wife in Phang Nga and the hitman murder of an Indian gangland figure in Rawai.

 

It seems that finding a necklace makes up for those mere bagatelles, notes ASEAN NOW. 

 

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2 minutes ago, webfact said:

The trouble over overcharging taxi mafia in Phuket, the attack and robbery of a German footballer's wife in Phang Nga and the hitman murder of an Indian gangland figure in Rawai.

How soon they forget the murder of Nicole Sauvain-Weisskopf.

 

 

We are long overdue for a story about a honest taxi driver returning a lot of money, valuables left in the taxi.

Attaboy, way to go!

The rape and murder of the Swiss lady, the separation of kids from their parents in the box and go scheme or scam is all behind us now courtesy of a $2 necklace. 

11 minutes ago, webfact said:

It seems that finding a necklace makes up for those mere bagatelles, notes ASEAN NOW. 

It was either that or returning a bag from in a taxi with 1 million baht and a Rolex.....gotta love the irony.

24 minutes ago, webfact said:

25 minutes ago, webfact said:

have made Thai tourism so magical and enchanting...".

 

 

i agree, but that was during  the vietnam war when thailand serve as R&R. there is no magical and enchanting in " overcharging taxi mafia in Phuket, the attack and robbery of a German footballer's wife in Phang Nga and the hitman murder of an Indian gangland figure in Rawai."

A story about four honest Thais on Phuket was always going to make headlines.  Interesting how RTP jumped on this band-wagon.

And the taxi mafia continues unabated.  Police are gushing over civilians doing some good.  How about getting your guys to do their job and shut down the mafia.

Just now, mikebell said:

A story about four honest Thais on Phuket was always going to make headlines.  Interesting how RTP jumped on this band-wagon.

Interesting, and rather pathetic.

49 minutes ago, lujanit said:

We are long overdue for a story about a honest taxi driver returning a lot of money, valuables left in the taxi.

my exact thoughts also,   but maybe they've changed from cash in taxis to giving back lost treasures ......   

The Thai Taxi Drivers Association has lodged an official complaint, with somebody,  claiming they have first rights in finding lost property.

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There are nice, helpful, and honest people in every country. It's not specific to Thailand, and definitely not to Thailand tourism.

The creative committee is hard at work trying to a spin positive story for a near dead tourism.

1 hour ago, webfact said:

It seems that finding a necklace makes up for those mere bagatelles, notes ASEAN NOW. 

Spot on! One or two horrible news stories in regards to foreigners' fate and/or tourism, and you just need to keep your eyes glued to the screen or a newspaper to find a story within 24, or 48 hours at the most, how "great Thailand's tourism is, and how 'jai-dee' the people are"... So predictable!

I have to say, about 10 years ago, I left a coffee shop in Bangkok and dropped my money (about 2,500 baht) on the floor as I didn't bring my wallet that day (stupid of me). The waitress ran after me in the street to bring it all back. That really surprised me because she could have easily kept it, it was a local place with no CCTV. There are some kind hearted people. I've seen a lot more of them here in Thailand than in my home country.

Yes, Thai tourism is magical. The Thai government made it disappear.

One gets tired of all the BS.  Getting ready to go soon!! Silly country

5 hours ago, webfact said:

Following a series of highly negative stories affecting tourism in Thailand and the "sandbox" island of Phuket in particular the country's police have joined in the gushing praise of a group of Thais who found a Russian tourist's necklace. 

As predictable as the ‘taxi driver returns bag full money to passenger’ report usually within days of ‘taxi driver attacks passenger with machete” report !!!!  ????

 

 

This immature need to face-save is well... utterly juvenile and is a childish attempt to deflect from genuine issues....  

 

 

Amnesia goes mainstream

5 hours ago, Jerno said:

And the taxi mafia continues unabated.  Police are gushing over civilians doing some good.  How about getting your guys to do their job and shut down the mafia.

What, are they going to arrest themselves.

That won't ever happen.

6 hours ago, webfact said:

The trouble over overcharging taxi mafia in Phuket, the attack and robbery of a German footballer's wife in Phang Nga and the hitman murder of an Indian gangland figure in Rawai.

Good news in bad news out...

 

man bites dog stories are always popular

The hunt is on for honest taxi driver to come forward with a tourists money wallet 

Jewellery passport whatever 

Let's how long it takes ????

It’s a nice thing that was done.  But nothing special compared to what an honest person with a conscious would do. 

I wonder want tourism he is referring to. The goons have killed the Golden Goose. Wonder why they are not posting arrival numbers? There are very few. Maybe 1,000 a day? 

6 hours ago, webfact said:

Following a series of highly negative stories affecting tourism in Thailand and the "sandbox" island of Phuket in particular the country's police have joined in the gushing praise of a group of Thais who found a Russian tourist's necklace. 

Just a small nugget of positivity among all the constant condemnation and ridicule, and they have to smile like a load of Cheshire Cats

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A story about 4 honest RTP would be more enchanting! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6 hours ago, Jerno said:

And the taxi mafia continues unabated.  Police are gushing over civilians doing some good.  How about getting your guys to do their job and shut down the mafia.

Absolutely agree  the cops get full rank and name publicity and the real heroes just single names, absolutely pathetic.