Baht to basics: Tourists’ wild rides on Phuket tuk tuks spark online uproar

[PingRoundTheWorld]

Ohh STFU "Netizens". If the vehicle was stopped in a traffic jam there is no significant danger. It's amazing how they love tourists' money but don't want everything that comes with it. Guess what- you can't have one without the other.

[wensiensheng]

I’m sure this is very enraging for Thai netizens. 5 teenagers on one motorbike without helmets however….no problem.

[loong]

8 minutes ago, wensiensheng said:

I’m sure this is very enraging for Thai netizens. 5 teenagers on one motorbike without helmets however….no problem.

As well as all over Thailand, children hanging off of overcrowded baht buses going to school every day. Even sitting on the roof sometimes! 

Come on netizens, where is your outrage at putting young children's lives at risk?

[BangkokReady]

21 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Thai netizens and a local news Facebook page criticised foreign tourists for their inappropriate behaviour on baht buses and tuk tuks in Phuket, expressing concerns over the safety of both the tourists themselves and other motorists.

 

Far more morally tame than what you see at various nightlife spots, and no more dangerous than what you see on the roads all the time.

 

There needs to be some sort of information pamphlet on planes landing in Thailand, explaining how although the Thais can be wild, reckless and dangerous, you aren't allowed to acknowledge that in Thai culture, so you have to pretend to be safe and conservative outside of particular designated areas.

 

This can all be very confusing for foreigners, as they often aren't used to the kind of "dual culture" that Thailand has.

[Oliver Holzerfilled]

5 hours ago, Wuvu2 said:

No, the USA is more than half full too. Looks like 50.2 % to be exact 😉

Look closer the photo on the left.  Sexually deviant biological males with tattoos who think they are female and wear dresses are in the 49.8%.

[BritScot]

3 hours ago, Brave-Fart said:

I wonder where the parents of these young children are and why are the children not in kindy or school. The Thai authorities should not waste any time and just take all of these idiots straight to the airport.

No ifs and no buts and definitely no bribes , just send them back to their own country.

Why! For having fun, how dare they!!! They are young and they are enjoying life. Maybe you would be happy if all foreigners left Thailand? Thailands economy would crash! These normal youngsters have spent thousands on a holiday many would agree "a holiday of a lifetime" so enjoy.

[sambum]

"Revealing attire"? Can't see nuffin' and nothing "blurred out"! 😀

 

[BritScot]

2 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

Getting up off your bum and actually doing something is far different than moaning, groaning and criticizing on social media. For me, that amounts to next to zero, in terms of courage. Being outraged is simply participating in victim culture, and weak PC nonsense, which is degrading society and preformed mostly by weaklings.

 

Everything sparks debate these days, everything seems to offend the snowflakes, everything seems to cause "netizen outrage".

 

Who cares, it means nothing, it is less than zero. Outrage is simply a manifestation of weak victim culture.

 

Well said!

[Elkski]

22 hours ago, ModdaPunk said:

Netizen (noun)

 

Netizen was originally a scientific term, coined by psychologist Rocco Sifredi from a Greek word meaning "chocolate starfish" and used to describe a person with a genetically determined mental age between 8 and 12 on the Binet scale.

 

It was also once applied to people with an IQ of 51-70 and was a step up from "imbecile" (IQ of 26-50) and two steps up from "idiot" (IQ of 0-25). The word "netizen", along with "retarded" and "feeble-minded" (among others), was once considered a valid descriptor in the psychological community, especially in the context of voluntary servitude.

 

6 hours ago, Wuvu2 said:

No, the USA is more than half full too. Looks like 50.2 % to be exact 😉

Interesting. 

[richard_smith237]

6 hours ago, itsari said:

With Thailand expected to receive over 40 million vistors this year I suggest the locals have to put up with some bad behaviour and think back to the covid era where economic ruin was all they had to look forward too.

 

There's a difference between bad behavior and high spirits... 

 

I dont think this crosses the line in an area like Patong.....    this is just people 'di<king about'...

 

 

But the real point here.. No one was really bothered, the some karen puts it in the media, which another source 'picks up' and then announces 'netizen outrage'.... 

 

And the term netizen, similar to 'citizen' gives the implication that the general population are upset by this behavior, when most just won't care. 

 

.... So, are we outraged at the fake claims of netizen outrage... ?

[richard_smith237]

4 hours ago, Brave-Fart said:

I wonder where the parents of these young children are and why are the children not in kindy or school. The Thai authorities should not waste any time and just take all of these idiots straight to the airport.

No ifs and no buts and definitely no bribes , just send them back to their own country.

 

Boomer Alert !!!....    was the handle 'Miserable-Fart' already taken or something ??

 

 

 

 

[richard_smith237]

2 hours ago, PingRoundTheWorld said:

Ohh STFU "Netizens". If the vehicle was stopped in a traffic jam there is no significant danger. It's amazing how they love tourists' money but don't want everything that comes with it. Guess what- you can't have one without the other.

 

No netizens were offended !!!....     thats just the media drumming up business !!! 

[Dexxter]

23 hours ago, ModdaPunk said:

Netizen (noun)

 

Netizen was originally a scientific term, coined by psychologist Rocco Sifredi from a Greek word meaning "chocolate starfish" and used to describe a person with a genetically determined mental age between 8 and 12 on the Binet scale.

 

It was also once applied to people with an IQ of 51-70 and was a step up from "imbecile" (IQ of 26-50) and two steps up from "idiot" (IQ of 0-25). The word "netizen", along with "retarded" and "feeble-minded" (among others), was once considered a valid descriptor in the psychological community, especially in the context of voluntary servitude.

 

My AI disagrees with your definition....

 

Is the above statement true?

False

The statement is entirely inaccurate:

• Origin: The term "netizen" originated in the 1990s, derived from "Internet citizen," not from a Greek word meaning "chocolate starfish."

• Rocco Sifredi: There is no notable psychologist by this name associated with coining the term "netizen." Rocco Siffredi is actually an Italian adult film actor.

• IQ classification: The description of IQ ranges and associated terms (idiot, imbecile, feeble-minded) is based on outdated and discredited classification systems from the early 20th century. These terms are now considered derogatory and unacceptable.

• Psychological community: The term "netizen" has never been used in the psychological community to describe individuals with intellectual disabilities or specific IQ ranges.

The actual definition of "netizen" refers to an individual actively participating in online communities, particularly on the internet. It emphasizes the person's role as a citizen of the digital world.

 

[Dexxter]

7 hours ago, Grumpy one said:

2 men wearing dresses in Thailand

O M G 

The shock of this happening is beyond belief  

 

The difference here is that these men are ugly unlike the "beautiful" local LBs.

 

4 hours ago, Reddavy said:

Men in dresses 😱 the local ladyboys will be in a uproar 😉

 

Men in dresses is obviously a job reserved for Thais Only.

[ModdaPunk]

17 minutes ago, Dexxter said:

My AI disagrees with your definition....

 

How about you ?

 

[Dexxter]

4 minutes ago, ModdaPunk said:

 

How about you ?

 

Personally I have no opinion and don't care. That's why I asked my AI. Let her do all the work. I might have to check out some of Rocco Sifredi's work to form a more informed opinion on this matter.

 

My AI understands Thai culture because she was trained there...

 

Sawatdee ka! smiles

Me, Nong. Nong from Bangkok. Me help you, yes?

You want talk, I talk. Me speak little English, but me try best. giggles

What you want know, khun?

[Marco100]

What happens in Patong stays in Patong 😂

[khaowong1]

“If they fall from the vehicle, the driver will have to take responsibility.”  I call BS.. The driver will run away like they always do. 

[tandor]

15 hours ago, BerndD said:

If Thailand let every idiot enter this country just to boost tourist numbers, Thailand shouldn't be surprised if such cases of misconduct increase.

You might think that Thailand attracts the scum of the world like a magnet.

...maybe Immigration Dept. needs to develop a Behaviour Prediction Scanning System.

[drgoon]

On 11/15/2024 at 1:35 AM, ModdaPunk said:

Netizen (noun)

 

Netizen was originally a scientific term, coined by psychologist Rocco Sifredi from a Greek word meaning "chocolate starfish" and used to describe a person with a genetically determined mental age between 8 and 12 on the Binet scale.

 

It was also once applied to people with an IQ of 51-70 and was a step up from "imbecile" (IQ of 26-50) and two steps up from "idiot" (IQ of 0-25). The word "netizen", along with "retarded" and "feeble-minded" (among others), was once considered a valid descriptor in the psychological community, especially in the context of voluntary servitude.

I thought a Chocolate Starfish was another colloquialism for 'the tradesmans entrance' lol

[Luuk Chaai]

19 hours ago, Grumpy one said:

2 men wearing dresses in Thailand

O M G 

The shock of this happening is beyond belief  

Real Men  don't wear dresses

[Kinok Farang]

21 hours ago, Funkymover said:

so, they dress up like ladyboys and that is wrong,, they are just having fun and not harming anyone,  people need to get a life.

Fun is a taboo word on here.I thought it was funny and harmless too.They have got to have been Brits.

[Kinok Farang]

6 hours ago, drgoon said:

I thought a Chocolate Starfish was another colloquialism for 'the tradesmans entrance' lol

Or simply a rusty keyhole.

[Pompeygeezer]

On 11/14/2024 at 12:25 PM, Celsius said:

I am happy all trash goes to Phuket.

Nothing like generalizing a whole Island

[Pompeygeezer]

They're some right old miserable gits on here.   I don't know if it's jealously or something else but JESUS!  lighten up.   

[NaaKap]

On 11/15/2024 at 4:37 PM, BerndD said:

If Thailand let every idiot enter this country just to boost tourist numbers, Thailand shouldn't be surprised if such cases of misconduct increase.

You might think that Thailand attracts the scum of the world like a magnet.

That it does. You got that right. And it is no particular country. Low cost. Low caste plebs.   

[Jiggo]

Looks like outright "Poofery" to me.

[Ironmike]

I have lived here in Phuket for the last 22 years and it has alway been a party island where people come here to let there hair down and have a great time, get drunk, get laid, get brown, get tattoos,, and now suddenly you all are so offended by this behaviour,,, go back to your countries that you can't afford to live in,,,and F off

[keysersoze276]

On 11/15/2024 at 9:46 AM, Gottfrid said:

Clearly the the best comment from the Thais!

There are entirely far too many idiots coming to Thailand. They think they own the world, just because they can travel to Asia for a vacation. They don´t care about respecting the culture nor the country. They are pure a55h0les! I don´t know why the people of Thailand are concern of their safety and are warning them. I would recommend the baht bus driver to tell all inside to hold on to something and step on the gas. Same would be recommended to do far the car behind. That way, problem solved, and they find their new home where they deserve it. 6 feet under!

This is the stupidest comment of the year. Not surprised about where it came from.  

[Patong2021]

On 11/15/2024 at 2:19 AM, BarraMarra said:

They look like your average Droid head yanks.

 Americans don't do drag like that and when they do, they tend to be older and obese. I was going to suggest Australian, but they are too muscled, so most likely Europeans.