Do Thais really attack foreigners for no reason?

[Yagoda]

Cant remeber any "unprovoked" attack, although sometimes the attack occurs for reasons that might be questionable or the force exceeds that which is reasonable.

 

Remove alcohol from the equation too.

[ColeBOzbourne]

13 hours ago, MalcolmB said:

Quite a few members on this forum seem to be under the impression that Thais like to beat up foreigners for enjoyment, pleasure or because of some sort of hatred.

Could  you provide a few examples? I've been reading AN for years and have never got the impression that 'quite a few members' have these concerns.

[bbi1]

I get attacked by Thai girls all the time when I walk down Soi 6, they all go and attack my dick often on that street just when I walk minding my own business. It's very dangerous indeed here in Thailand.

[BritManToo]

13 hours ago, MalcolmB said:

what do you think?

Are you scared to go out at night amongst Thais or do you feel safe in Thailand?

Personally I feel safer here walking around alone, drunk late at night whether it be in Bangkok or a small village than I do back in London. 

I am naive or are others plain paranoid?

I've never been raped or murdered or bombed, therefore all rape/murder/bomb victims must have brought it on themselves, maybe their behaviour or the way they dressed ........ how stupid do I sound?

 

Next I'll be claiming divorce and asset stripping only happens to guys that deserve it, or weren't careful in choosing their women.

 

In reality we all want to believe that we're the good guys, and nothing bad will ever happen to us. This is actually dangerous and delusional thinking, bad stuff happens randomly, cars crash, boats sink, snakes bite, dogs attack, earthquakes and floods kill, wishful thinking won't help you avoid this happening to you. 

[MalcolmB]

10 minutes ago, ColeBOzbourne said:

Could  you provide a few examples? I've been reading AN for years and have never got the impression that 'quite a few members' have these concerns.

There is 9 so far in the poll numbers. 

[SAFETY FIRST]

14 hours ago, MalcolmB said:

impression that Thais like to beat up foreigners for enjoyment

You've highlighted an issue that I was not aware of, the poll is showing 9 yes and 21 no. 

 

This is alarming, now I understand why I get regularly attacked here with hostility and aggression for my comments. I thought there would be 1 or 2, not 9, you started the poll only 14 hours ago. 

 

It must be so sad these 'yes' people living in beautiful Thailand and thinking this. 

 

[J Branche]

Malcolm in the 1st post summed it up pretty well.  Show respect, don't yell, don't get angry, don't say something mean or call them stupid and you will be fine with 99.99% of the people.

[wombat]

That would be a no from me.

[transam]

2 hours ago, ColeBOzbourne said:

Could  you provide a few examples? I've been reading AN for years and have never got the impression that 'quite a few members' have these concerns.

Agreed, plus, it is a daft thread.........     

[jesimps]

15 hours ago, MalcolmB said:

Quite a few members on this forum seem to be under the impression that Thais like to beat up foreigners for enjoyment, pleasure or because of some sort of hatred. That happens in some countries obviously but I don’t think Thais are really wired that way. 

 

While others, including others always feel very safe walking around, even late at night around large groups of Thai strangers. As long as you are friendly and polite you have nothing to worry about, unless perhaps you come across someone with mental issues.

 

Of course if you are aggressive or rude to Thais as many foreigners are you will eventually come unstuck and they often end up in the news reports.. Some people mistake kindness for weakness.

 

what do you think?

Are you scared to go out at night amongst Thais or do you feel safe in Thailand?

Personally I feel safer here walking around alone, drunk late at night whether it be in Bangkok or a small village than I do back in London. 

I am naive or are others plain paranoid?

I've been here for 18 years and (touch wood) it hasn't happened to me. I feel safer walking around downtown Pattaya late at night than I used to in the small town I last lived in the UK. Maybe I've said it before on here, but it was like Dodge City in the westerns on weekend evenings.

[jippytum]

Thailand is safer than most countries.  Accounts of attacks by Thais on foreigners  are not common place and usually occur in the early hours with excess of alcohol involved. 

Compare that to reports from mainstream media from the Uk of daily 

Knife attacks,  phone snatching in many arears during daytime. 

[steven100]

10 hours ago, georgegeorgia said:

Don't be too complacent though

I never forget the young Aussie stabbed to death in Isaan 10 or so years ago riding his motorcycle 

 

But Thailand much safer and farang friendly than the Philippines,now they hate foreigners 

 

I think many tourist places hate foreigners,  Indonesia certainly does,  as does Philippines, parts of Cambodia,  Spain, parts of South America,   and many other places.

They are sick and tired of tourists taking over their towns, cafes, shops, beaches etc ...  and the problems they bring.   It's fact ... 

[BarBoy]

Yes, they do.

 

Not only do they attack but also rape and murder as well...

 

Koh Tao 2014 is a prime example!

[BarBoy]

5 minutes ago, steven100 said:

 

I think many tourist places hate foreigners,  Indonesia certainly does,  as does Philippines, parts of Cambodia,  Spain, parts of South America,   and many other places.

They are sick and tired of tourists taking over their towns, cafes, shops, beaches etc ...  and the problems they bring.   It's fact ... 

but they love the $$$ and cry bloody mary the moment they aren't here anymore...

 

Tourism is a double edged sword and always will be!

[steven100]

some popular tourist destinations have stopped cruise ships from making their regular port of call as their stopover.  

[MalcolmB]

54 minutes ago, transam said:

Agreed, plus, it is a daft thread.........     

thanks for contributing with you daft head.

[MalcolmB]

34 minutes ago, BarBoy said:

Yes, they do.

 

Not only do they attack but also rape and murder as well...

 

Koh Tao 2014 is a prime example!

I believe that was Burmese Bob.

[BarBoy]

Just now, MalcolmB said:

I believe that was Burmese Bob.

...and if you believe that you will believe anything!!!

 

I know exactly who did it.

[MalcolmB]

Just now, BarBoy said:

...and if you believe that you will believe anything!!!

 

I know exactly who did it.

Sure you do Bob.

[CallumWK]

3 hours ago, MalcolmB said:

There is 9 so far in the poll numbers. 

 

I'm sure I can name at least half of the xenophobes that voted yes

[BarBoy]

1 minute ago, MalcolmB said:

Sure you do Bob.

keep your head in the sand, Malcolm...

 

You look better that way!

[MalcolmB]

1 hour ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

It must be so sad these 'yes' people living in beautiful Thailand and thinking this. 

Some people suffer from anxiety and paranoia, some people are introverted and struggle to make friends.

Some people don’t get out much and read too much negative news and can not see the bigger picture.

i thought it would be a minority, but they are “louder”.

[BritManToo]

18 minutes ago, MalcolmB said:

Some people suffer from anxiety and paranoia, some people are introverted and struggle to make friends.

Some people don’t get out much and read too much negative news and can not see the bigger picture.

i thought it would be a minority, but they are “louder”.

And some people pretend to be British living in Thailand when they're really Australian living in Australia.

[steven100]

11 hours ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

The Thai's are the happiest, friendliest, most welcoming people I've ever met and worked with.

 

you made me splutter my beer all over the keyboard.   ..... We've all read many silly statements but ..' 

 

 

 

[SAFETY FIRST]

1 minute ago, steven100 said:

you made me splutter me beer all over the keyboard.   ..... We've read many silly statements but ..' 

Sorry, for wasting some of your beer, hope your keyboard recovers. 🍺

[steven100]

Just now, SAFETY FIRST said:

Sorry, for wasting some of your beer, hope your keyboard recovers. 🍺

no problem... it's fine.  cheers.. 

[FritsSikkink]

15 hours ago, still kicking said:

Yeah right the first time I came to Los I got attacked on my first day at the ATM

Was it a Thai? As it was your first time i doubt you could see / find out the difference between Thai's and people from surrounding countries. 

[FritsSikkink]

13 hours ago, Purdey said:

People forget that you can try to throw your weight around with small Thai guys who learned kickboxing in high school.

They don't teach kickboxing in high school.

[Nick Carter icp]

8 minutes ago, steven100 said:

you made me splutter my beer all over the keyboard.   ..... We've all read many silly statements but ..' 

 

 

 

 

   Which people do you feel fits that description of being the friendliest ? 

[Nick Carter icp]

3 hours ago, BritManToo said:

 

 

In reality we all want to believe that we're the good guys, and nothing bad will ever happen to us. 

 

   With your behavioural  history , I don't see how you could consider yourself to be a "good guy" and any misfortune that happens could indeed be regarded as being karma