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In a thread that was closed, someone was lamenting the fate of a friend who was allegedly beaten up. The discussion devolved into some bizarre racial mudslinging. But something important was missed.

Here is the relevant passage from the original poster:

...a group of guys were making comments to his gf. "Hey you" whisling, laughing, just being obnoxious he says. He turned to approach...

Listen, it doesn't matter where a person is from. The person who got the snot beat out of him could almost certainly have avoided all this if he had just walked on, ignoring the jeers.

It is as simple as that.

Seriously, even if it is one-on-one, only an immature person would "turn to approach" with the clear intent of confronting the person or persons "whistling, laughing, just being obnoxious."

Walk away! Who cares what anyone says to your girlfriend or whoever? You're not in the fifth grade anymore. Everyone knows that if you walk over to a group of people who have just been jeering at your woman, you must be expecting a fight (what other outcome do you realistically expect to happen? All the guys apologize and offer to buy you and your girl a beer? COME ON, if you turn and approach the people they know, and you know, that you are inviting a confrontation.)

Too bad about the guy getting beaten, but too bad he wasn't mature enough to ignore fools.

(edit for grammar error)

Edited by Mark Wolfe
Posted

True, but the temptation os obviously there for some even if you call it stupid, some may argue that's it's Human Instinct, looking after or attempting to take care of a loved one, even if it could lead to trouble..

I know i've let my instincts take over in situations like that before so maybe i'm stupid too..

Posted
In a thread that was closed, someone was lamenting the fate of a friend who was allegedly beaten up. The discussion devolved into some bizarre racial mudslinging. But something important was missed.

Here is the relevant passage from the original poster:

...a group of guys were making comments to his gf. "Hey you" whisling, laughing, just being obnoxious he says. He turned to approach...

Listen, it doesn't matter where a person is from. The person who got the snot beat out of him could almost certainly have avoided all this if he had just walked on, ignoring the jeers.

It is as simple as that.

Seriously, even if it is one-on-one, only an immature person would "turn to approach" with the clear intent of confronting the person or persons "whistling, laughing, just being obnoxious."

Walk away! Who cares what anyone says to your girlfriend or whoever? You're not in the fifth grade anymore. Everyone knows that if you walk over to a group of people who have just been jeering at your woman, you must be expecting a fight (what other outcome do you realistically expect to happen? All the guys apologize and offer to buy you and your girl a beer? COME ON, if you turn and approach the people they know, and you know, that you are inviting a confrontation.)

Too bad about the guy getting beaten, but too bad he wasn't mature enough to ignore fools.

(edit for grammar error)

100% correct and absolutely right...

the best way.... is to walk away.

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The last four posts, now deleted, in this topic were a racial slur and three replies to it. Please make an effort to stay on topic.

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Maestro

Posted

walking away is the best way, lifes to short..... so what's the solution to bad behaviour do you just say it's ok for idiots to be idiots and let them get away with it?

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walking away is the best way, lifes to short..... so what's the solution to bad behaviour do you just say it's ok for idiots to be idiots and let them get away with it?

Yes it is perfectly ok to do that.

unless you are in an imidiate danger and need t respond for your own safety.. walk away..

not because you are scared of confrontation but for the reason that you ignore people who behave bad.

Posted

yes walking away is fine but long term this will cause a problem as the idiots take over, surely there should be something in place to let these people know unacceptable behaviour will be punished

Posted

Hello

My wife and I will be visiting Ko Tao in 2 weeks. We plan on diving (she is and instructor, or was back where we are from in the America). We chose to stay at a hotel near the Pier - my wife chose it because a friend stayed there. I'm 40years old and so is my wife, we are both Americans, and I was wondering if there are places to avoid on Ko Tao? I read the other message board and I don't want to endanger myself or my wife. We are new to Thailand and live in Bangkok. We have never been to Ko Tao or any island in Thailand, but a diving friend of my wife's recommended it and we are going to celebrate our anniversary there. I'm a little hesitant now because of reading the message board about the violence there. Am I being paranoid? I want our anniversary to be special, and not turn into that poor guy that got beat up. My wife is also 2 months pregnant, so I am really paranoid I guess you can say. Is the island a family place or is there a lot of partying going on? (I'm not a prude, I don't mind partying, but I'm talking about lots of drunk people, etc) Like I said, I just want to be safe and keep my wife and unborn safe and not encounter any violence.

Thank you

***email removed per forum rules--posting email can cause spam issues---sbk***

P.S. I think you have a nice message board, I've learned a lot (I'm a new member to this message board, but I've been reading for a year)

Posted

Hi Patrick, Koh Tao is a beautiful island and the incident mentioned is absolutely isolated, i too am a diver and can recommend big blue diving for quality diving and a good social and night nightlife they put on too.

Posted

Hello BusyBee123,

Thank you for responding to my post. It makes me feel better. Especially since I've already booked the hotel and the bus and ferry rides roundtrip - I had to pay upfront for the hotel (is that normal here?). My wife, unfortunately, has read the other message board also and now she wants to "stay in Bangkok for a nice dinner." I must say I'm a little disappointed because I enjoy beaches (I'm not a diver, but I can snorkel) and I thought my wife (a diver) would enjoy going to Ko Tao for our anniversary.

I will try to convince her that it is safe like you said. I think it is probably safe too, but it's just that we have an unborn child also and if my wife feels afraid, I understand. We moved to Thailand not long ago and we both love it here, but many people have told us to "be careful" which is not helping my wife feel comfortable here. I would think that the islands would be safer than the city, right?

Thank you again for responding to my post. Your replies are helpful.

Patrick Stevenson

Posted

unfortunately great web sites like this can give a person to much insight/info and maybe knock off the rose tinted spectacles, fact is Koh Tao is beautiful and relaxed (and i've been to many islands here) enjoy your break

Posted

Patrick,

Koh Tao is lovely and in general very peacefull! I've been going there on and off now for over 9 years and the last 3 years I stay there almost bi monthly for a couple of nights and I never experienced any violence there. Not saying it isn't happening, but if you go about your own business, you'll be fine! Just my 2 cents.

Posted
In a thread that was closed, someone was lamenting the fate of a friend who was allegedly beaten up. The discussion devolved into some bizarre racial mudslinging. But something important was missed.

Here is the relevant passage from the original poster:

...a group of guys were making comments to his gf. "Hey you" whisling, laughing, just being obnoxious he says. He turned to approach...

Listen, it doesn't matter where a person is from. The person who got the snot beat out of him could almost certainly have avoided all this if he had just walked on, ignoring the jeers.

It is as simple as that.

Seriously, even if it is one-on-one, only an immature person would "turn to approach" with the clear intent of confronting the person or persons "whistling, laughing, just being obnoxious."

Walk away! Who cares what anyone says to your girlfriend or whoever? You're not in the fifth grade anymore. Everyone knows that if you walk over to a group of people who have just been jeering at your woman, you must be expecting a fight (what other outcome do you realistically expect to happen? All the guys apologize and offer to buy you and your girl a beer? COME ON, if you turn and approach the people they know, and you know, that you are inviting a confrontation.)

Too bad about the guy getting beaten, but too bad he wasn't mature enough to ignore fools.

(edit for grammar error)

100% correct and absolutely right...

the best way.... is to walk away.

abosulty incorrect. when a man dis respects you he throughs down the gaunghtlet. u must defend your g/f's honer and challenge them to a duel

Posted
In a thread that was closed, someone was lamenting the fate of a friend who was allegedly beaten up. The discussion devolved into some bizarre racial mudslinging. But something important was missed.

Here is the relevant passage from the original poster:

...a group of guys were making comments to his gf. "Hey you" whisling, laughing, just being obnoxious he says. He turned to approach...

Listen, it doesn't matter where a person is from. The person who got the snot beat out of him could almost certainly have avoided all this if he had just walked on, ignoring the jeers.

It is as simple as that.

Seriously, even if it is one-on-one, only an immature person would "turn to approach" with the clear intent of confronting the person or persons "whistling, laughing, just being obnoxious."

Walk away! Who cares what anyone says to your girlfriend or whoever? You're not in the fifth grade anymore. Everyone knows that if you walk over to a group of people who have just been jeering at your woman, you must be expecting a fight (what other outcome do you realistically expect to happen? All the guys apologize and offer to buy you and your girl a beer? COME ON, if you turn and approach the people they know, and you know, that you are inviting a confrontation.)

Too bad about the guy getting beaten, but too bad he wasn't mature enough to ignore fools.

(edit for grammar error)

100% correct and absolutely right...

the best way.... is to walk away.

abosulty incorrect. when a man dis respects you he throughs down the gaunghtlet. u must defend your g/f's honer and challenge them to a duel

Agree ! And of course I can not be 100 % sure what these Israeli guy's said, I remember from the original post that the victim was an American Thai (so looking like a Thai), walking with a farang GF... And we all know what these kind of creeps think about falang woman with Thai man. (Ooops, who is now the racist ????)

Posted

sorry but unfortunatly in this day and age nothing is black and white. if it is then it gets passed over as racsist. it is hard to give ones opinium on things when there is a confilict where colour is just happens to be there.

just political correctness gone mad. an far left wing socicaty :o

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