Just now, JimTripper said:

This is what happens with over population. People start fighting for resources and it causes all kinds of strange behavior. Puts people into an animal survival mode.

 

They may start carrying food everywhere they go, hoarding things, and we see a breakdown in norms like taking a dump on the sidewalk or on public transit.

 

I think it could happen to any country though, so I don’t think it really a racial issue, though it seems to be China based as China has an over population problem.

I've seen this 'fear of missing out' thing at an Oishi buffet in Thailand years ago. 

 

Plates of the large prawns were brought out, and hordes of (Thai) 'aunties' scrambled to get there first, clearing the trays of prawns in seconds, carrying 2-3 heaped plates back to their tables...  

 

It was like watching animals... I never did go back to an Oishi buffet after that.

 

Thus, regarding tourists behavior here, Thai's also have a reputation for their behavior elsewhere. 

When they judge the behavior of the Chinese, I point out, careful, the Japanese view the behavior of Thai's in a similar light. The same goes for British tourists in area's of Spain.

 

 

 

16 hours ago, NoDisplayName said:

Not supported?  They bought 15 coffees and some waters, right?

750 baht minimum spend.

 

I wonder if the Chinese are on WeChat right now, complaining about the "Laowai" that took up an entire table at a coffee shop for several hours and only bought one lousy coffee?  How rude! 

Pure speculation on your part. They might have bought two coffees, for all you know, and brought their own waters.

12 hours ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

Your postings are always negative. 

 

But they are always entertaining, you're cool, Bob! 

24 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

Pure speculation on your part. They might have bought two coffees, for all you know, and brought their own waters.

 

I speculated based on the OP

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They each ordered a coffee and water for the kids

Not 100% sure on the number of guests, but I get 15 adults and some kids from the OP's rant, each adult ordering a coffee, and assumed an average 50 baht for a coffee.  Unknown number of waters at 10-15 baht per bottle.  So there's my guesstimate for about 750 baht minimum.  Pretty decent haul for a small shop.  If the staff had to clean up a mess, well, that's their job.  Better that than spending the day facebooking and tikkytokking.

 

Not really sure why it matters, though.  It's a coffee shop.  The Chinese bought some coffees.  If they ate food not available from the shop, so what?  The employees and management apparently had no problem with it.

23 hours ago, KhunLA said:

In summation, you arrived before them, order your coffee.

 

They arrived, ordered 15 beverages, and ate probably what the shop didn't sell.   

 

Unless the sign was in Chinese, well ... nuff said.

 

The stench was so unbearable, you stayed and watch them finish their 3 course meal.

 

And they are the problem, 15 drinks in less time while eating, than took you to finish your 1 coffee.  Got it.

 

I know what customers I would prefer as an owner.   Added plus for making the grumpy old bigot uncomfortable.

That was the question raised in my mind … wonder how many of us could read the sign posted if in Shanghai (in Chinese, of course). I have long forgotten most of what I learned studying there in 1986.

23 hours ago, bob smith said:

Just saying what I see. Another British gentleman who was there also objected to their behavior.

I would rather have a coffee with 15 happy Chinese enjoying themselves than with two moaning complaining Brits whinging, that is for sure.

2 minutes ago, wwest5829 said:

That was the question raised in my mind … wonder how many of us could read the sign posted if in Shanghai (in Chinese, of course). I have long forgotten most of what I learned studying there in 1986.

along with the english print there were also signs of food and beverages with a big red line through them.

 

I would have thought that this would get the message across, even to a culturally inept chinese family.

 

Maybe I was wrong?

23 hours ago, KhunLA said:

I am starting to notice, many Brits only seem to like Brits, with few exception, if AN is anything to go by.

They just like complaining. They dont know how to have a positive conversation, it isnt their way.

If their were no foreigners to complain about they would be complaining about something else.

Just now, Goat said:

I would rather have a coffee with 15 happy Chinese enjoying themselves than with two moaning complaining Brits whinging, that is for sure.

Aaah, Goaty is back with yet another dig at the Brits.????

 

Do not miss his new thread about his ongoing sex haunts..........????

1 minute ago, Goat said:

They just like complaining. They dont know how to have a positive conversation, it isnt their way.

If their were no foreigners to complain about they would be complaining about something else.

You would know, from the places you frequent.............????

3 minutes ago, transam said:

Aaah, Goaty is back with yet another dig at the Brits.????

 

Do not miss his new thread about his ongoing sex haunts..........????

Typical

The venue was taking the piss. The Chinese occupied a table that could have been used by other customers walking by who never dropped in because the place appeared busy or that table was taken. They enjoyed unpaid seated time at the venue eating their own food, probably with multiple fans on them taking up electricity. The cafe is not being compensated even if they bought a water while they are eating their own food.

Maybe move to another table …. Out of sight out of mind 

On 8/30/2023 at 8:07 AM, bob smith said:

This sign OBVIOUSLY does not apply to Chinese people in Thailand!

 

I’ve just been for my morning coffee at my regular morning hangout when a family of about 15 Chinese walked in.

I knew the storm was fast approaching.

 

they sat on the table directly in front of me. Kids were all over the place, climbing on tables, rolling around on the floor, you name it. Then mother goose opened up her backpack and pulled out a packed lunch for all the family, I’m talking full on banquet, orange duck, moo ping, durians,the lot! The stench was almost unbearable! 

 

all the while I was looking at the sign at the side of their table that read ‘no outside food or drink allowed.’

 

are these people totally incapable of following simple rules such as this??? If I were the owner I would have booted the lot of them out, but nobody did. They each ordered a coffee and water for the kids but does that give them the right to have a 3 course meal in a bloody coffee shop at 8 o clock in the morning? The mess they left behind was appalling. I felt so sorry for the young student girl who had to clean up after them..

 

god help us all if they are going to be the new leaders of the world! 

Totally agree - if westerners did it, it would be one v 12 with metal bars!!!!

On 8/30/2023 at 9:22 AM, scorecard said:

Did you wake up on the wrong side of the bed, AGAIN?

 

Why? Because he doesn’t like filth and stink?

2 hours ago, Goat said:

I would rather have a coffee with 15 happy Chinese enjoying themselves than with two moaning complaining Brits whinging, that is for sure.

….as we would much prefer you to!!!

4 hours ago, JimTripper said:

This is what happens with over population. People start fighting for resources and it causes all kinds of strange behavior. Puts people into an animal survival mode.

 

They may start carrying food everywhere they go, hoarding things, and we see a breakdown in norms like taking a dump on the sidewalk or on public transit.

 

I think it could happen to any country though, so I don’t think it’s really a racial issue, though it seems to be China based as China has an over population problem.

Pig ignorance is a good communist trait - manners are only for bourgeoise western capitalists!!!

2 hours ago, Goat said:

They dont know how to have a positive conversation, it isnt their way.

They could always post boring rubbish about whores in Pattaya, right, Goat? ????

 

 

On 8/30/2023 at 2:37 PM, orchis said:

You get a gold star.

But no points!

23 hours ago, transam said:

"You happen to notice Brits only like Brits", how on earth have you come to that daft conclusion.............?         ????

Exactly, there are some Brits I can't stand. Its one of the reasons I moved here, but some of the 'uggers followed me.

5 hours ago, bob smith said:

do you have any opinion/insight as to why this is, richard? is it a case of sampling bias/echo chamber?

Old ugly bitter no hopers. Hiring a bargirl is the highlight of their life. Attacking the OP is no 2 highlight. 

40 minutes ago, Surasak said:

Exactly, there are some Brits I can't stand. Its one of the reasons I moved here, but some of the 'uggers followed me.

I don't know any non Brits that like British males. Only the females.

3 hours ago, transam said:

You would know, from the places you frequent.............????

Come on poms are world famous whingers, hence the term whinging pom.

1 minute ago, bignok said:

Come on poms are world famous whingers, hence the term whinging pom.

That term is only used in Australia , its not World wide

5 minutes ago, Nick Carter icp said:

That term is only used in Australia , its not World wide

Nobody likes male Brits though, only females. Same with the French.

3 hours ago, transam said:

Aaah, Goaty is back with yet another dig at the Brits.????

 

....

A bit touchy are we?

 

On a thread by a Brit complaining offensively about another nationality.

But you didnt comment about that, because in your Brit eyes that is fine.

Those in glass houses.

 

I dont have a problem with people enjoying themselves. Menopausal moaners are annoying though.

And I wasnt offensive /aggressive in my post, unlike the OP.

 

You do realise there is no law in Thailand that says you have to pretend to like people.

Get over yourself.

 

On 8/30/2023 at 1:07 PM, bob smith said:

god help us all if they are going to be the new leaders of the world! 

Thailand attracts the bottom of the barrel. I've often been in hotels in Dubai with Chinese present, and they act impeccably and most certainly wouldn't do as you report.

10 minutes ago, Goat said:

A bit touchy are we?

 

On a thread by a Brit complaining offensively about another nationality.

But you didnt comment about that, because in your Brit eyes that is fine.

Those in glass houses.

 

I dont have a problem with people enjoying themselves. Menopausal moaners are annoying though.

And I wasnt offensive /aggressive in my post, unlike the OP.

 

You do realise there is no law in Thailand that says you have to pretend to like people.

Get over yourself.

 

Bit touchy, I will always point out your fixation, you have a problem with British folk, near every day a dig, now do you think I am the only one that reads here........?

 

Brits and sex stuff and being nosey is your thing, very strange...........

20 minutes ago, Goat said:

They would be complaining that the girls are not smiling, always on their phones, too old, too fat, the music is too loud, too modern etc etc

You know what they are like.

And you'd gleefully happy sitting in a bar with miserable , old fat grannys who are looking at their phone and listening to Justin Biebers latest hit and sitting thinking about whinging poms ?

35 minutes ago, Nick Carter icp said:

You are speaking on your behalf and you arent speaking for the rest of the World .

   You personally do not like British Males , that isnt the case for the rest of the worlds 7 Billion people though 

Just the truth mate.