The Gentleman Scamp Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 Now before I start, I did think about this topic before posting - it's no big deal, it's just a question that isn't that daft really is it? But if you could take away three things in Thailand that you or that you think the country could do without - what would they be? I've yet to choose but I suppose fast food would be one of my three. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Moog Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 1) Soi Dogs 2) Holes and motorbikes on sidewalks 3) Naughty nightlife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuky Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 All the rubbish would be a great start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfessorFart Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 (edited) 1) Tuk Tuk Drivers in BKK / Baht Bus drivers in Pattaya 2) 50% of cars in BKK 3) Social Order Campaigns. Edited April 5, 2005 by ProfessorFart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 1. Crime 2. Poverty 3. Oppression Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gentleman Scamp Posted April 5, 2005 Author Share Posted April 5, 2005 1. Crime2. Poverty 3. Oppression <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Specific to Thailand, come on Wolfie that's a lazy answer relevant the world over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gentleman Scamp Posted April 5, 2005 Author Share Posted April 5, 2005 I'm surprised no one has yet said corruption or Sizzler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aughie Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 Yeah fourbaht's favorite...crackdowns! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuchok Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 I'm surprised no one has yet said corruption or Sizzler. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Just about to... 1)Corruption 2)Corruption 3)Corruption Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkmadness Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 Pollution, basic liberty restricting laws, my girlfriend Corruption can always work for you as well Scamp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jai Dee Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 Agree with the Prof on BKK tuk tuks and Pattaya baht busses... Not wanting to sound too sanctimonious, but my number 1 pet hate in Thailand (and yes I know it's impossible to eradicate and I know I'm probably gonna get flamed for it) is corruption... it's everywhere you go, at all levels in society and government. D@mn... just previewed my post and someone's beaten me to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aletta Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 1) Depts to loan sharks 2) Deforestation 3) Corrupt military personnel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfessorFart Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 1) Hypocritical English teachers who feel they have 'moved on' from the girly scene and now see themselves as moral crusaders, criticising those who enjoy the naughty nightlife, despite having spent their formative years in Thailand whoring it up big time. 2) Poor quality expat authors. 3) Spiders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boon Mee Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 1. BKK Traffic. 2. BKK Traffic. 3. BKK Traffic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gentleman Scamp Posted April 5, 2005 Author Share Posted April 5, 2005 Pollution, basic liberty restricting laws, my girlfriend Corruption can always work for you as well Scamp. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hmmm, well I dunno Madness I dunno - no more than pollution. Where do you draw the line anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryHacker Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 Whistles! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkmadness Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 (edited) Pollution can't work well for you Scamp, late night drinking venues and paying off the police foir minor offences often can Here's another one, f.ucking faulty fire alarms in buildings, my ones just gone off again for the second time this week. Of course if I don't post anymore today I may have just burned to death Edited April 5, 2005 by bkkmadness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEAtramp Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 TV's on the buses. Those waving 'Hello Kitty cats. police on Rama 9 bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryHacker Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 1) Soi Dogs2) Holes and motorbikes on sidewalks 3) Naughty nightlife. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The first two are valid! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jomama Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 1) Izuzu pickup trucks (or those who are driving them). 2) Outdoor burning of everything in sight. 3) Songthaews in Chiang Mai. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gentleman Scamp Posted April 5, 2005 Author Share Posted April 5, 2005 (edited) 1) Hypocritical English teachers who feel they have 'moved on' from the girly scene and now see themselves as moral crusaders, criticising those who enjoy the naughty nightlife, despite having spent their formative years in Thailand whoring it up big time. Nice. 2) Poor quality expat authors. That could be me. 3) Spiders. Are you serious? Edited April 5, 2005 by The Gentleman Scamp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfessorFart Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 Yes! I've had one too many nasty spider encounters in Thailand! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Eye_Of_Sauron Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 (edited) 1) Thai men 2) Toilets 3) Signposts - especially those in the middle of the pavements. 2) Poor quality expat authors.That could be me. If you remove the word 'author' Scampy is spot on with his analysis Edited April 5, 2005 by The_Eye_Of_Sauron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darknight Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 1) Corruption 2) poverty 3) replace poor laws by well enforced regulations benefitting everyone. Unfortunatley this would make thailand : EUROPE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlesDavid Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 1. A certain d1ckhead running a particular bar in Pattaya. 2. The necessity to make visa runs rather than simply report to any immigration office in Thailand. 3. Gaping potholes in the road Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boon Mee Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 replace poor laws by well enforced regulations benefitting everyone.Unfortunatley this would make thailand : EUROPE HuH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gentleman Scamp Posted April 5, 2005 Author Share Posted April 5, 2005 1) Thai men2) Toilets 3) Signposts - especially those in the middle of the pavements. 2) Poor quality expat authors.That could be me. If you remove the word 'author' Scampy is spot on with his analysis <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yes Sauron, spot on with that-so anyway, you think Thailand would be better if it had no toilets? You stupid gormless erection! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryHacker Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 1. A certain d1ckhead running a particular bar in Pattaya. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Someone has to ask....who? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiPauly Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 Mosquitos Backpackers Guarantees (as they are useless) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlesDavid Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 1. A certain d1ckhead running a particular bar in Pattaya. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Someone has to ask....who? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I don't think it would be right to post the name on here. Suffice to say this is a guy who I have had trouble with in the past, someone who I have seen make a completely unprovoked attack on one of his customers and I have heard that this is quite a regular occurence in his bar. If you've come across him you will know who I mean. If you haven't you are better off not knowing him at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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