British Tourist Warned Over Criticism of Thailand Online

[Rampant Rabbit]

The Emperor does look good  today doesnt he.

[mfd101]

52 minutes ago, kwilco said:

It's so sad that the Thai authorities just don't understand how ridiculous it makes them look in the eyes of international opinion.

For all too many Thais the outside world is hermetically sealed off.

[newbee2022]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

 

The Tourist Police in Thailand have warned a British tourist identified as Mr. Thomas, against posting videos criticising the country on social media, citing the potential harm to the nation's image and security.

 

The deputy inspector of Mae Hong Son Tourist Police, Pol. Lt. Col. Suwit Boonyaphen, stated that Mr. Thomas's videos were critical of Thai public and private agencies.

 

Mr. Thomas was tracked down at his residence in Pai district where police urged him to understand the potential consequences of his actions. He was ordered to delete all his videos hosted on YouTube and other social media platforms and was taken to the police station for recording the incident.

 

Mr. Thomas was informed that if he continues posting potentially harmful material about Thailand online, he could face prosecution under Thai law.

 

Nevertheless, a senior officer from the national Tourist Police headquarters stated the existing evidence would be forwarded to the Immigration Police for further action, implying that Mr. Thomas has already violated Thai law.

 

TOP Picture: Naewna

 

-- 2024-05-02

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So at present we don't know what he was posting? 

And also, is there anything to criticise in Thailand or about Thailand?

I got my doubts🤗

[Gknrd]

Just going to get worse... Same with China. You cannot post anything against or about anything bad. Same same but different.

[sqwakvfr]

It might be time for this country to evlolve or  grow up and say "the opinons expressed on this youtube channel  are not true".  Also, in terms of defammation in other parts of the world actual damage(s) muut have occurred.  What is the actual damage when a nobody with phone rants about a country? What next? Ban youtube? 

 

"Sticks and bones will break my bones but words expressed on a insignificant youtube channel will not hurt me".  Or just a rebuttal video. 

 

 

[Ironmike]

This is a joke right??? The other news item on this same page is about how a complete criminal is taking a walk down Bangla road after spending only 4 hours of his 9 year sentence in prison because he was so sick and this guy makes a post at its big news. 

[Darksidedude]

silly you tuber

[Sigmund]

is he stupid ? Such criticisms should never show one's face or name and home whereabouts... and better, should be posted only when abroad.

[Ben Zioner]

11 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

So at present we don't know what he was posting? 

And also, is there anything to criticise in Thailand or about Thailand?

I got my doubts🤗

Absolutely nothing, the umpteen constitutions were just Kaizen.

[dinsdale]

Thailand should have posters at entrance points telling all coming in that freedom of speech is not allowed in Thailand. Any critisism of anything may result in legal action That should be good for the image. 

[dinsdale]

11 minutes ago, Ironmike said:

This is a joke right??? The other news item on this same page is about how a complete criminal is taking a walk down Bangla road after spending only 4 hours of his 9 year sentence in prison because he was so sick and this guy makes a post at its big news. 

By 4 hours in prison surly you mean 4 hours sitting in an office in a prison.

[Xonax]

1 hour ago, DjSilver said:

lol, more need too post these honest videos criticizing Thailand, with all the racists, scammers and other <deleted>.

Or maybe they should just leave Thailand, if they don't like it here?

[Denim]

No snow in Thailand but plenty of snowflakes.

[ukrules]

Here's his channel - I have no doubt he will say something dumb later today :

https://www.youtube.com/@tom_greatorex

 

There's only 3 videos in his main videos link but several more in the 'live' section.....including one saying a major tv station did a highly edited hit piece on him comprised of little snippets designed to get him booted out of the country.

 

He has notably launched a new business in this Pai area and there's some people who don't like him but I have a feeling they might like get their hands on his business.

 

Now that sounds like Thailand to me

 

[Gottfrid]

2 hours ago, ukrules said:

I just told you the channel name - scroll up a little, he's deleted most of his videos.

 

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.

[Denim]

3 hours ago, mstevens said:

So what is his YouTube channel so we can check it out and see what he has been saying and make up our own minds about it?

 

Nice groveling apolgy on his channel now .

 

I got it wrong! I disrespected a wonderful country. I will show you the truth about Thailand! Learning how to live in the best country in the World! I'm sorry Thailand! I love you with all my ❤️ IV decided to continue with my channel and put right my mistakes. I dishonored a country that has given me so much. I shall put it right. Thailand is the most loving, providing country and people ever! I'm so blessed to call this country my home. I will do all I can to respect and honor this amazing country and its people. Thank you for teaching me about Thailand. You humble me every day. I am here to serve Thailand 

READ MORE

 

 

 

 

 

[ukrules]

2 minutes ago, Gottfrid said:

If a person can´t do that, then they have no place in Thailand.

 

I never let those whom I hate know it, I respect nothing that goes on this this country and I find a lot of it very distasteful.

But I'm allright Jack so fack them all.

 

[OneMoreFarang]

4 hours ago, liddelljohn said:

Tell them to sod off ,, small dicks cant handle criticism

It must be sad to be in such a situation. Maybe see an enlargement doctor.

Or don't talk in public about your condition. 

[george]

 

[OneMoreFarang]

3 hours ago, ukrules said:

 

Did you just damage the nation there?

 

Careful as you go there......

 

Having said that, I  know this youtube channel - it's named 'Esoteric Entrepreneur' and the guy is a bit of a nut 🤣

 

He's started posting videos again, if they boot out this idiot then we had better all get ready to lick boots for the rest of our lives or risk his inevitable fate - I reckon he will almost certainly get kicked out.

 

Thanks, I just looked it up and he has a very apologetic video on his frontpage.

It seems he realized what he has to do to keep on staying here.

[Gottfrid]

1 minute ago, george said:

 

Let´s just hope he managed to learn something. 

[george]

Cry baby 😭

[stoner]

3 minutes ago, george said:

Cry baby 😭

 

so equivalent to a grand master member on AN. 

[mikebell]

Luckily few police can read English or many of us here would be facing denial of future visas.

[WDSmart]

5 hours ago, liddelljohn said:

Tell them to sod off ,, small dicks cant handle criticism

It's the law in Thailand. Live by it or go home.

[Donbuie3]

4 hours ago, ukrules said:

 

Did you just damage the nation there?

 

Careful as you go there......

 

Having said that, I  know this youtube channel - it's named 'Esoteric Entrepreneur' and the guy is a bit of a nut 🤣

 

He's started posting videos again, if they boot out this idiot then we had better all get ready to lick boots for the rest of our lives or risk his inevitable fate - I reckon he will almost certainly get kicked out.

 

Off his anti-psychotic drugs perhaps? Indulged in too much of the legalised cannabis? Eating the wrong sort of mushrooms?

[wensiensheng]

4 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

The Barbra Streisand effect.....     

... the unintended consequence of attempts to hide, remove, or censor information, where the effort instead increases public awareness...

 

Thailand is great at this....  No one would have heard of this guy, now they push him further into the public eye.

 

Should authorities also punish themselves for making his videos reach a greater audience ???

 

 

The juvenile minds of those in authority seeking 'revenge' rather than whats best for the country again.... Also, if the guy's criticism are genuine and valid... listen to them, act upon them.... 

 

 

 

 

Yeah, it’s the sort of thing that makes it onto the BBC website and then is a worldwide story. 

[Vibora99]

Another stupid English drunk who thinks he owns the world, I hope he gets kicked out of the kingdom.

[RobU]

Oh my goodness dahlings. What does one expect?  He is so obviously working class, just listen to the poor chap. He doesn't understand how to behave, like wot we does innit?

[Patong2021]

3 hours ago, BigBruv said:

Not to criticise, but why's that policeman wearing a batman helmet?

 That's the wifi device. It is attached to the wall.