hotchilli Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 1 hour ago, ningnong said: Did you read that post or just the headline? Hint: it is not about limiting the number of tourists visiting Thailand its about redirecting them to other less crowded destinations within the country. So what's the 300 baht charge for? Why not hand-out bus tickets at the arrivals hall... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Nickcage49 Posted April 24 Popular Post Share Posted April 24 Weren’t they complaining about overtourism yesterday? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post OldmanJ Posted April 24 Popular Post Share Posted April 24 Where's my 60 day visa or is it I'm not from a communist country who invades people's homes,rapes thousands of women and kills tens of thousands of innocent people. 3 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post connda Posted April 24 Popular Post Share Posted April 24 Can't wait for the howls of angst from the "Western Farangs Who Hate Everything Russian" especially when Thailand enters BRICS. 2 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Hamus Yaigh Posted April 24 Popular Post Share Posted April 24 3 hours ago, ChipButty said: don't see the problem They are conducting an illegal war in Europe if that rings any bells? 3 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malibukid Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 hopefully more Russian working girls. all for that. being from California i prefer blondes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Thumbs Posted April 24 Popular Post Share Posted April 24 Moaning about the Russian behavior then inviting more to come, all they are going to get is an abundance of Russian males trying to avoid the upcoming draft now Putin has been re-elected he cant lose face and withdraw his troops he will just keep throwing more and more soldiers at the problem 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANSIAM Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 Carry on with your weekly arrests and the 60 days will be 30 days......lookin better all the time ! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twizzian Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 I though they were concerned with over tourism Can’t see the wood for the trees 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Doug F Posted April 24 Popular Post Share Posted April 24 "Up to you." Inviting Russians visa free to Thailand could be a HUGE mistake. I wouldn't do it, but "Up to you." 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polaky Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 Might go after July 31st, hopefully more quiet then, unless they extend it again, the air should be breathable also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post malibukid Posted April 24 Popular Post Share Posted April 24 2 hours ago, EVENKEEL said: Sri Lanka kicked the Ruskies out for their "Whites only Policy" Sri Lanka has class 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jiggo Posted April 24 Popular Post Share Posted April 24 Russian Cheap Sergys avoiding the war the government are trying to fill the gap left by European's no longer interested in coming to over hyped Thailand anymore. 1 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiggo Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 24 minutes ago, twizzian said: I though they were concerned with over tourism Can’t see the wood for the trees That was yesterday 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiggo Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 3 hours ago, jacko45k said: Does your country offer Visa free entry to Thais yet? Does yours 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donbuie3 Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 Headline is a bit misleading, in that for 3 months during low season, Russian tourists will be able to enter Thailand visa free for a period of 60 days. They are currently permitted to enter visa free for a period of 90 days. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dinsdale Posted April 24 Popular Post Share Posted April 24 (edited) Come in as tourist. Get ed. visa and set up dodgy company. Buy property in companies name. Not to mention crime syndicates moving in. Thailand: We want quality tourists. How about Russian mafia? Thailand: They'll do. They spend money don't they? Edited April 24 by dinsdale 3 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipButty Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 4 minutes ago, Donbuie3 said: Headline is a bit misleading, in that for 3 months during low season, Russian tourists will be able to enter Thailand visa free for a period of 60 days. They are currently permitted to enter visa free for a period of 90 days. Read the article, the 90 day ends at the end of this month 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chongalulu Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 3 hours ago, ChipButty said: Really? you need to get more, Ah,the perils of making an @rse of yourself by failing to prove read. Wait for it, let's see who falls into the trap! 😜 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ningnong Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 1 hour ago, hotchilli said: So what's the 300 baht charge for? Judging by comments on that topic "Thai tourism sector proposes 300-baht tax to counter over-tourism" you aren't alone in incorrectly assuming that the intention is to lower tourist numbers. Just another clever Thaiger headline to generate a lot of comments. Since you asked, here are the key points of that topic: 'major tourist destinations like Phuket, Samui, and Pattaya are on the brink of over-tourism' '..a key strategy could be to divert tourists from these hubs to the country’s secondary cities.' 'The additional revenue could be used to develop infrastructure in second-tier provinces, attract tourists away from overcrowded locations, and enhance attractions that have deteriorated due to over-tourism' 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Kenny Boy Posted April 24 Popular Post Share Posted April 24 Thai government will be paying their air fares next. Thai government has no self awareness and no sense of shame. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tootall Posted April 24 Popular Post Share Posted April 24 4 hours ago, ChipButty said: Really? you need to get more, No country wants them. Law breakers, rude, abusive, what more you want? 3 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post greenhornfarang Posted April 24 Popular Post Share Posted April 24 4 minutes ago, tootall said: No country wants them. Law breakers, rude, abusive, what more you want? And that's ok, Thailand is the best country in the world anyways. Wouldn't want to be anywhere else. 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Taboo2 Posted April 24 Popular Post Share Posted April 24 4 hours ago, Expat Tom said: Ok, I'm out of here. I have had a greaat run in Thailand for more than 15 years but this country is even more poorly governed than the USA. This country is run by iditots. They want to actively import criminals. Thailand deserves wih it gets. One day they will change the name of this website to "The Daily Russian Crime Report". The big wigs in Bangkok do not give a damn about the Thai people. They only care about money. The reason the Russian flock here is quite simple, OTHER COUNTRIES DON'T WANT THEM. You lived here for 15 years and just realized that Money is #1 in Thailand....5555. Been like that for decades. No Thai is forcing anyone to stay here. Once folks realize that, life can be fine here. I am an American and will deal with the crap here in Thailand than to go back and retire in that once great country. Thailand is a paradise compared to the nightmare that is America right now. Also, money is worshipped in America, so God bless the Thais for doing the same thing. 1 2 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post spidermike007 Posted April 24 Popular Post Share Posted April 24 My guess is that the army still which wields a lot of influence over this administration, has a tremendous amount of admiration for Putin, as they love dictators, and they wish they could be dictators, and they figure why not treat the citizens of dictators exceptionally well? After all, they are model citizens, and show so much kindness, respect and goodwill towards the locals. 2 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Taboo2 Posted April 24 Popular Post Share Posted April 24 3 hours ago, Sticky Rice Balls said: link? dont forget about the kids he caged that some have yet to reunite with their parents.....how long have you been supporting a sex abuser???? need links?...waiting on yours how QUICKLY you reacted....u ok?....link the source of your claims......love the new addition of the trolls...the merger seems to be working well! Did you know that it is documented that Obama caged more kids than Trump? Please fix your ignorant comment and do some basis research. Thanks. 1 1 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shocked farang Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 3 hours ago, IamNoone88 said: So the solution to Russians causing social problems, running illegal businesses, kidnapping and murder in some cases ... is to invite more of them. You cant make this up. Please correct me if I'm wrong. This problem has roots in the corrupt nature of Thai police. The tendency in the Thai police when they come across all kinds of ilegal activities is to procure their share, their bribe first. This gives a strong message to all criminals that they can get away with anything. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LudwigK Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 JUST GREEDY for money 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipButty Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 14 minutes ago, tootall said: No country wants them. Law breakers, rude, abusive, what more you want? Not exactly true, 2 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Shocked farang Posted April 24 Popular Post Share Posted April 24 4 minutes ago, spidermike007 said: My guess is that the army still which wields a lot of influence over this administration, has a tremendous amount of admiration for Putin, as they love dictators, and they wish they could be dictators, and they figure why not treat the citizens of dictators exceptionally well? After all, they are model citizens, and show so much kindness, respect and goodwill towards the locals. Russian culture is very rough by nature, the oposite of the buddhist culture of Thailand. 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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