British Tourist Warned Over Criticism of Thailand Online

[RobU]

1 hour ago, John Drake said:

 

Wonder what type visa/extension he has. Clearly not eligible for a retirement extension, hope to God he's not a teacher, and I don't think there is a Youtuber visa.

Digital Nomad seemed to be the 'in' phrase with TAT and the government a few months ago, perhaps they thought he was a kosher IT geek that they were so desperate to attract and he slipped in under the wire

Edited May 2 by RobU

[Nickcage49]

I'd comment, but it might get me in trouble.

[Jonathan Swift]

21 minutes ago, Taboo2 said:

Same here, I read books, watched a ton of YT vids, talked to Military vets and Thais to get to low down on the culture and people.  After all my analysis and critical thinking skills, I choose to move here, because, even though it is not perfect, it is much safer, cheaper and life is much better than retirement in the west.  Finally, no one forced me to retire here.  Some Western folks were just raised spoiled and entitled and think the world revolves around them.  Hey UK, your empire died after WW2.  Deal with it.  Same for you Americans, we are not that important to the world anymore.  Appreciate what TH has to offer or take the Train, bus, Bolt, Car or Grab to Swampi and LEAVE!

Good for you, live long and prosper friend

[Jonathan Swift]

9 hours ago, rocketboy2 said:

The action of the authorities over this, will be the thing that may damage Thailand's reputation

not his video's. 

 

Hardly. These headlines have been going on for the entire ten years I've been here, and long before. Thailand's reputation is untouched. Look before you speak. 

[smew]

hypocrisy: it was thank you Mr. !!!! when B Gates criticized Thailand about their multiple electrical wiring showing    

[roo860]

22 minutes ago, John Drake said:

Who is this?  https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5982757/Staff-doggy-daycare-centre-caught-camera-kicking-pooches.html

That's him and his Dodgy Doggy Kennel, he's a bit of a bull<deleted>er!

[OneMoreFarang]

I wonder, is there a medical condition called YouTuber Syndrome or something like that?

I am sure it is difficult to heal. Maybe a year or two meditating alone in the jungle would be a good start. 

[Hummin]

9 hours ago, rocketboy2 said:

The action of the authorities over this, will be the thing that may damage Thailand's reputation

not his video's. 

 

Look at Dubai, Saudia Arabia becomes the new world sports destination, things like this have never made any changes to the majority opinion or desire to travel or live in a country, as long it have some kind of benefits that attracts people to go there. 

 

Most who complain about news like this, just complain, and do nothing about it. 

 

I have not seen any of his content, so please enlighten me what I have missed?

 

Any valid criticism he have broadcasted, or just the useal bashing? 

[Goat]

2 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said:

Is there a law that foreigners and especially tourists can't criticize their hosts? I don't know.

But it seems most of us don't like it if foreigners talk bad about our home country or maybe people from our nationality 

Brits complain the loudwst about foreigners in Britain, even when those foreigners are not even complaing.

But when the shoe is on the other foot, well they complain some more.

[Jonathan Swift]

51 minutes ago, NorthernRyland said:

all he ever did was state the problems he had hiring Thai staff. He upset the Pai community is the real reason for the witch hunt.

Witch hunt. Where have I heard that before? Oh, that guy? The guy who is on trial for multiple felonies, and who was sued for defamation countless times, now owes more than a half billion dollars in penalties? Twice impeached? You're clueless.

[Hummin]

5 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

Yes, and now he promise to be a good boy and make up for his mistakes in the text related to his new and more positive videos.

So, all good. Another Brit has learned to come to Thailand and respect the country and it´s way of behaving as well as dealing with things. If a person can´t do that, then they have no place in Thailand.

Very few realize thailand is a demecratic dictatorship, and this is what comes with a dictatorship, no free speach, but they are kind enough to give you a gentle warning with a smile, and tell you the consequences you are facing if you continue. 

 

Soft ditatorship

Edited May 2 by Hummin

[Jonathan Swift]

4 minutes ago, Goat said:

Brits complain the loudwst about foreigners in Britain, even when those foreigners are not even complaing.

But when the shoe is on the other foot, well they complain some more.

Truth. If anything is a detriment to Thai life it's the complaining Brits - they're the ones who should leave or be deported. 

[OneMoreFarang]

4 minutes ago, Hummin said:

Very few realize thailand is a demecratic dictatorship, and this is what comes with a dictatorship, no free speach, but they are kind enough to give you a gentle warning with a smile, and tell you the consequences you are facing if you continue. 

 

Soft ditatorship

And then there is that land of the free, where politicians from the left and the right want to censor what all those bad people, the others, say... 

The call it cancel culture. 

[Jonathan Swift]

1 minute ago, Hummin said:

Very few realize thailand is a demecratic dictatorship, and this is what comes with a dictatorship, no free speach, but they are kind enough to give you a gentle warning with a smile, and tell you the consequences you are facing if you continue. 

 

Soft ditatorship

You need to read up. I have. And spoken to activists from groups like Human Rights Watch, whose vise president is a friend of mine. It's a constitutional monarchy, not a democracy, but its constitution does not provide the same rights as other countries. The police have a freer rein to enforce laws that are subject to interpretation, yes bribes figure in.  There's no thing as a "soft" dictatorship. Just because the government exerts more control and enforcement regarding certain issues does not in and of itself define it as a dictatorship, unlike, say, its communist neighbors to the North and West. 

[Jonathan Swift]

Just now, OneMoreFarang said:

And then there is that land of the free, where politicians from the left and the right want to censor what all those bad people, the others, say... 

The call it cancel culture. 

Yeah, sure, anything you say. Must be true, because you said it. The reality is actually much more complex and nuanced, therefore over your head. 

[Hummin]

1 minute ago, OneMoreFarang said:

And then there is that land of the free, where politicians from the left and the right want to censor what all those bad people, the others, say... 

The call it cancel culture. 

Yeah, thats another thing, 

[2baht]

1 hour ago, Taboo2 said:

Is anyone forcing you to live here?  Don't like Patts? leave!  Look at the UK!  Look at London!

Really little or no idea, Taboo! Do you think I should leave now or should I wait for warmer weather, London is not on my bucket list 

[Hummin]

2 minutes ago, Jonathan Swift said:

You need to read up. I have. And spoken to activists from groups like Human Rights Watch, whose vise president is a friend of mine. It's a constitutional monarchy, not a democracy, but its constitution does not provide the same rights as other countries. The police have a freer rein to enforce laws that are subject to interpretation, yes bribes figure in.  There's no thing as a "soft" dictatorship. Just because the government exerts more control and enforcement regarding certain issues does not in and of itself define it as a dictatorship, unlike, say, its communist neighbors to the North and West. 

You can believe and say what you want, but to me, the election seemed fixed and constructed who was allowed to be candidates, and how they orchestrated the government! 

[NoshowJones]

4 hours ago, shackleton said:

Here we go again people criticising the Country where they want to reside in

The majority of us living here know you have to be aware of what you say and who to 

You are a guest here leave the politics ect to the Thai people 

If you are retired or just a tourist  just enjoy what the Country has to offer 

That's why you are here 

For a start, we are not guests here, not retirees anyway, we are treated the way a criminal in your own country is, reporting every 90 days, just like a criminal on parole and before you tell me if I don't like it to go home, when I moved here there was no compulsary 90 day reporting, just a nice pleasant  drive to the border for a stamp in your passport every 90 days.

[Jonathan Swift]

1 hour ago, freeworld said:

Thailand is what she is.

 

All the foreign visitors coming here and criticising Thailand. Wonder what they are even doing here if it is not to their liking.

 

Mr Thomas is reported to have violated Thai law  and now has apologised on youtube, he is allegedly only sorry because he has been caught.

 

Yesterday in centre Bangkok observed some foreigner muscleman with his tight shorts, no shirt, trainers and sweating profusely strutting into a lotus's. This kind of attire is suitable for the beach but not the city centre. Of course we mind our own business but it does not present a good impression to the locals.

No! Ya think? You mean that the locals are not in awe of Mr. Muscleman's physique, as he surely expects? These guys have egos bigger than their muscles. If they only knew what people really thought.

Edited May 2 by Jonathan Swift

[Hummin]

4 minutes ago, Jonathan Swift said:

You need to read up. I have. And spoken to activists from groups like Human Rights Watch, whose vise president is a friend of mine. It's a constitutional monarchy, not a democracy, but its constitution does not provide the same rights as other countries. The police have a freer rein to enforce laws that are subject to interpretation, yes bribes figure in.  There's no thing as a "soft" dictatorship. Just because the government exerts more control and enforcement regarding certain issues does not in and of itself define it as a dictatorship, unlike, say, its communist neighbors to the North and West. 

Not to forget the corruption all the way up to the very top level, where army generals pulls the strings. 

 

We know there is a fine line right there, 

[kwilco]

6 hours ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

Is Britain perfect, no it has lots of issues, more issues than Thailand

That is a false dichotomy

The sun's of one country in no way mitigates or justifies the sins of another.

[Jonathan Swift]

2 hours ago, mstevens said:

 

Just watched this video and save for a few profanities, he is simply making many of the same complaints you read everyday on this forum. He even says he loves in living in Thailand....it's simply the frustrations of it all coming out. It's a bit silly to post to YouTube with your face there for the world to see, but if you just take the issue of what he is saying, it really is no worse than all the stuff many of us have complained about many times!

yeah, well, a lot of us are just as sick of you people's whining and complaining, only we're not the police, so we just shake our heads wondering why you came here, and why you don't just leave. 

[Hugh Jarse]

9 hours ago, AreYouGerman said:

Deport him.

Why? what’s wrong with constructive criticism. Are you from The Trump Centre for promoting Democracy?

[Hummin]

4 minutes ago, Jonathan Swift said:

yeah, well, a lot of us are just as sick of you people's whining and complaining, only we're not the police, so we just shake our heads wondering why you came here, and why you don't just leave. 

Who are us? 

 

Seems like you take it personal? 

 

I complain about being taxed for my transfers in to thailand, and get nothing back, and the never ending pollution, and lately the heat, and therefor I will stay in Thailand less than 6 months a year! 

 

Not everyone who came here 20 years ago or at anytime, have the same options as me, so I feels sorry for them, and can understand their frustrations. 

 

 

[NorthernRyland]

7 minutes ago, Jonathan Swift said:

yeah, well, a lot of us are just as sick of you people's whining and complaining, only we're not the police, so we just shake our heads wondering why you came here, and why you don't just leave. 

A major purpose of this forum is so expats can share their feelings and complain. Maybe instead of us leaving Thailand you should leave the expat forum?

[2baht]

1 hour ago, Taboo2 said:

I'm American

Are you of the Lyin' Donzo clan or the Wonky Joe persuasion? Hand on your heart and Ol' Glory!

[NorthernRyland]

26 minutes ago, Jonathan Swift said:

Witch hunt. Where have I heard that before? Oh, that guy? The guy who is on trial for multiple felonies, and who was sued for defamation countless times, now owes more than a half billion dollars in penalties? Twice impeached? You're clueless.

All roads lead to Trump. He's driving you mad!

[Chongalulu]

4 hours ago, praguecr said:

Sad he felt compelled to do a retraction video. I guess his balls were smaller then his videos.

The video is so grovellingly over the top it’s almost ironic. Quite clever if that was his intention (but I don’t know) and that subtlety would certainly elude the authorities . As another has mentioned the oxygen of publicity has done more damage than his original postings ever did ,again a concept foreign to those same authorities.

[Kinok Farang]

4 hours ago, brianthainess said:

This can be a problem for many Brits coming here especially for the first time, in the UK you have the freedom of speech unless it would Incite violence or hatred. Brits can Criticize anything, here they are to precious for their own good, it's hard to live Anywhere without Criticizing some things, or do you just turn a blind eye and lie.

Thais a really really good drivers, the Cops are all really really honest and preform their duties well, the education system is fantastic ............

And always pay their debts.