Tuk-Tuk rip-offs and lack of decent sidewalks - Thai media point to negative aspects of trips to Bangkok

[webfact]

77kaoded Thai  Caption: Almost no place to walk

 

Thai media 77kaoded reported from the old city area in Bangkok with a news-cum-criticism story about Thai tourism.

 

They acknowledged that Thailand and its capital had a lot to offer to tourists. Many wanted to visit despite some stories they'd heard about safety, theft and the language barrier.

 

But Thais should listen to their complaints as well as their praise when they visit because that would help Thailand improve their experiences.

 

Picture: 77kaoded

 

They picked on two aspects of a trip to the Rattanakosin area famous for its old buildings and temples like Wat Pra Kaew, Wat Pho and over the Chao Phraya River at Wat Arun, the Temple of the Dawn.

 

One was thieving tuk-tuk drivers.

 

Picture: 77kaoded

 

Many tourists want to ride in one but they are often taken for a ride - literally - in what amounts to extortion.

 

Thais themselves prefer taxis of course. They like the air-conditioning and staying away from the 2.5PM pollution. So they don't really see the problem.

 

 

Another problem in the area is that it is almost impossible to walk without tripping over something or having the sidewalk blocked.

 

The caption on their main photo bemoaned the fact that there was almost no place to walk.

 

Tuk-tuk rip offs and places to walk, they decided, were two areas that the authorities could focus on to make the tourism experience a better one.

 

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[KhunLA]

Ignorant tourist doing no research prior to visit...

... nuff said

 

3rd world tourist traps ... where's the surprise.

[Mickeymaus]

This is one of the big problems here in Thailand. Often there is not much law enforcement and / because the penalties are not severe enough. Understandable that the police thinks that they have better things to do. It is often the same with the nightlife venues.

[Bangkok Barry]

51 minutes ago, webfact said:

But Thais should listen to their complaints as well as their praise when they visit because that would help Thailand improve their experiences.

Thais don't care what tourists think as tens of millions come each year anyway. Not sure how many would want to return, but that's irrelevant. Bottom line is that masses of people come.

[StayinThailand2much]

59 minutes ago, webfact said:

One was thieving tuk-tuk drivers.

 

Many tourists want to ride in one but they are often taken for a ride - literally - in what amounts to extortion (...)

 

Another problem in the area is that it is almost impossible to walk without tripping over something or having the sidewalk blocked.

 

The caption on their main photo bemoaned the fact that there was almost no place to walk.

 

Tuk-tuk rip offs and places to walk, they decided, were two areas that the authorities could focus on to make the tourism experience a better one.

Those have been nuisances forever, certainly since I first travelled to Thailand, 25 years ago. And I doubt either will ever change...

[metisdead]

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[BritScot]

3 hours ago, KhunLA said:

Ignorant tourist doing no research prior to visit...

... nuff said

 

3rd world tourist traps ... where's the surprise.

Again; victim blaming at its best!

[Emster23]

21 hours ago, KhunLA said:

Ignorant tourist doing no research prior to visit...

... nuff said

 

3rd world tourist traps ... where's the surprise.

I once made a submission to one of those travel sites (was it trip advisor? unsure), giving some warnings and tips regarding Thailand. Was sent an email saying they wouldn't publish because it was "too negative"... "to be forewarned is to be forearmed".... versus head in the sand...

[KhunLA]

59 minutes ago, Emster23 said:

I once made a submission to one of those travel sites (was it trip advisor? unsure), giving some warnings and tips regarding Thailand. Was sent an email saying they wouldn't publish because it was "too negative"... "to be forewarned is to be forearmed".... versus head in the sand...

TA is IMHO, the worst site for travel or any advise.  I don't even bother using as a cross reference any more, for any input.  I stick with Gmap & Thai sites, with lots of photos for 'customers/visitors'.   Rarely disappointed.