2 hours ago, Gecko123 said:

Hey tough guy...

 

Try pulling a stunt like that on a NYC subway car and see what happens.

Hehe... try blocking the door when someone is trying to get in on the subway in new york and see what happens. No matter how you look at it. A fight or worse will ensue for sure.

 

She instigated his anger by refusing to move when he attempted to board. His reply, although it was with a bad word, seems appropriate. Although, he was not very smart about saying she did not understand English even after she acknowledged comprehension in what he said. 

 

People are selfish and uncaring. If speaking to a Thai making a request. They and most likely she, ignored him thinking he would stop trying, until he used foul language. Sometimes they only understand the bad word before they show comprehension that you exist. 

I call it a draw. They’re both right and wrong at the same time. 

3 hours ago, stoner said:

f**kin* american. see i'm not being rude either you f**k.

 

 

everyone's on edge nowadays...short fuses everywhere.

I like the Japanese way of dealing with difficult customers.

Get in there.

Rude American's and ignorant Thais, get out the way. 

 

 

51 minutes ago, bob smith said:

There are no laws anywhere in the world that state you have to be polite or nice to anyone.

 

Correct me if I'm wrong but swearing in public in and of itself is not a crime.

 

Only if coupled with the threat of violence can it then be construed as assault/battery, which is a crime.

 

That guy was rude.

So what?

rude people are everywhere. 

Thais are also very rude.

I have had a hell of a lot worse shouted at/done to me by locals over the years..

 

I think this is just another case of farang shaming and the fact that the woman sent her recorded clip to news agencies just goes to show how petty they really are.

 

bob.

 

You wouldn’t be Bob from Blackadder would you?

1 minute ago, Nip said:

You wouldn’t be Bob from Blackadder would you?

No mate.

 

I'm bob from South Shields.

 

6 minutes ago, thesetat2013 said:

Hehe... try blocking the door when someone is trying to get in on the subway in new york and see what happens. No matter how you look at it. A fight or worse will ensue for sure.

 

She instigated his anger by refusing to move when he attempted to board. His reply, although it was with a bad word, seems appropriate. Although, he was not very smart about saying she did not understand English even after she acknowledged comprehension in what he said. 

 

People are selfish and uncaring. If speaking to a Thai making a request. They and most likely she, ignored him thinking he would stop trying, until he used foul language. Sometimes they only understand the bad word before they show comprehension that you exist. 

 

Seems a very odd incident.....the train doesn't look crowded....and she doesn't look particularly big.....did she actively try to block him and, if so, why would she do such a thing? Strange.

He should try the same with the guards in a bar at night. 😉 

He's obviously not a people person, BUT, the train doesn't look crowded at all.   Just get the F out of the way when people are trying to board.

 

Why we don't visit Bangkok much any more, and don't use public trans during rush hour.   Choose your hotel/living location wisely, make sure you have what you need nearby.   Any extra cost is worth not having transport hassles.

In a somewhat related topic my thing is when elevator doors open and people are standing on the outside and expecting to get into the elevator before people exit. 

26 minutes ago, nobodysfriend said:

THAT makes headlines ?

Nothing more important to put on first page ...?

He is unrespectful in a country that gives much value to appearance  , ok , but it happens everywhere nowadays , not worth reporting ...

in any other country this kind of thing would never make the news.

 

but in xenophobic Thailand it is just what they want to see!

 

bob. 

4 minutes ago, Robert Paulson said:

In a somewhat related topic my thing is when elevator doors open and people are standing on the outside and expecting to get into the elevator before people exit. 

 

That is a red rag.....I just stand there if i am waiting to get off until they move, but some will just push passed regardless.

As a fellow American proper way Excuse me! Sorry! Thanks!

1 hour ago, harleyclarkey said:

Geez...what an utter pric* and total embarrassment for foreigners. 

This piece of ignorant white thrash is just what gives us a bad name.

Apologies calm Thai lady. 

"The foreign man, who spoke in an American accent but had the look of a Chinese man,"

25 minutes ago, rocketboy2 said:

I like the Japanese way of dealing with difficult customers.

Get in there.

Rude American's and ignorant Thais, get out the way. 

 

 

I always did enjoy watcing those guys push the last folks in...Japanese accepted it and didn't fight it as folks always in a rush and not enough trains.

 

‘Move down inside the train, please’ in a polite but confident voice is enough. No need to use f word to others or the response may be different. Not that hard.

1 hour ago, bob smith said:

Haven't you been reading the news?

they have just given 60 day visa exemptions to all and sundry.

that clean up you so wish for ain't gonna happen, SAFETY...

it's gonna get down n dirty pretty soon!

filthy even.

Yes Bobby, that's so sad for Thailand. 

 

Lots of filthy foreigners arriving. 

 

He looks similar to the guy on the train. 

 

 

2 minutes ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

Yes Bobby, that's so sad for Thailand. 

 

Lots of filthy foreigners arriving. 

 

...He is my spirit animal.

 

A fine specimen indeed!

 

Have you got the one where he craps himself?

that's my favorite.

 

bob.

38 minutes ago, AustinRacing said:

I call it a draw. They’re both right and wrong at the same time. 

Although your reply is correct. Ultimately, the foreigner is wrong simply because he is a foreigner. 

Just now, SAFETY FIRST said:

 

Yes Bobby, that's so sad for Thailand. 

 

Lots of filthy foreigners arriving. I'd say many with mental health problems. 

 

What is Bob doing there? 

Just now, thesetat2013 said:

What is Bob doing there? 

 

He's lost some weight.

Sounds like a USA accent, my home country, and the phrase is certainly rude. 

He should just pull his head in, he sounds stupid and does nothing to improve Thai / Western relationships. If l was on that train l would have pulled him up very fast. Last thing we need is for loud mouth Westerners going off, he also seemed to get some form of self satisfaction in telling the Thai women she could not understand English, l bet she can understand more English than he can Thai. 

In Thailand, swearing at someone in public can be considered an offense under certain circumstances. While there isn't a specific law that outright bans swearing, the behavior can fall under the broader categories of defamation, insult, or causing public disturbance. Relevant sections of the Thai Penal Code include:

 

1. **Defamation (Sections 326-333)**: Defamation involves making a false statement that harms another person's reputation. This can include swearing if it is directed at an individual and damages their reputation.

 

2. **Insult (Section 393)**: Insulting another person can be punishable by law if it is considered to harm the dignity of the person. Swearing at someone could be classified as an insult.

 

3. **Public Disturbance (Section 397)**: Causing a public disturbance through rude or indecent behavior, which can include swearing in public, can also be penalized.

 

The penalties for these offenses can range from fines to imprisonment, depending on the severity and context of the incident. The enforcement of these laws can be subjective and may depend on the specific circumstances and the discretion of law enforcement officers.

I agree 100% with this guy.

14 minutes ago, thesetat2013 said:

Although your reply is correct. Ultimately, the foreigner is wrong simply because he is a foreigner. 

 

That was certainly her attitude when she went to the news station. 

 

She wouldn't take the footage to the news if he was Thai. 

 

Pathetic. 

 

 

 

 

NFG FFS

10 minutes ago, bob smith said:

...He is my spirit animal.

 

A fine specimen indeed!

 

Have you got the one where he craps himself?

that's my favorite.

 

bob.

You're a bloody weirdo mate. 😂 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

 

Just now, SAFETY FIRST said:

You're a bloody weirdo mate. 😂

 

cheers pal!

 

bob.

5 minutes ago, Owiee said:

He should just pull his head in, he sounds stupid and does nothing to improve Thai / Western relationships. If l was on that train l would have pulled him up very fast. Last thing we need is for loud mouth Westerners going off, he also seemed to get some form of self satisfaction in telling the Thai women she could not understand English, l bet she can understand more English than he can Thai. 

 

They should just move on the train to let people on, instead of being selfish.

 

But in Thailand people don't say anything. You don't get confronted for your rude behavior, so people get away with this crap all the time.

 

It never occurs to them that someone will say something and bruise their little ego.