roiethome Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Today, while I was waiting for the sky train at On Nut station, I was approached by one of the guards who informed me that I could not take durian on the train. I informed him that I had carried it in my bags of shopping many times from On Nut to Udom Suk, but he was insistent and called his supervisor. The supervisor told me I had to take a taxi home and not use the train. I advised him that there were notices banning dogs, explosive materials, food and drink but none relating to durian, and I demanded to see the station manager. When I explained the situation to him, he informed me that they had "special bag" for durian, and for me to wait a minute. I expected him to return with a 'zip-lock' or similar sealed bag, but all it was was a normal carrier bag from another store on the station, but less opaque and he put my Tesco-Lotus bag into the new bag and let me carry on to take the train. So it appears that it is OK to take durian on the train, as long as no one can see it in your bag and hence no one knows who has the durian on the train. A perfect example of Ting-Tong-Thailand ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoldgit Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Moved to Bangkok local forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post edwinchester Posted December 12, 2012 Popular Post Share Posted December 12, 2012 Sounds like one of those special "saving face bags". 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubinjames Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 the smell of the fruit kills me Just had some last sunday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dantilley Posted December 13, 2012 Popular Post Share Posted December 13, 2012 Surprised you were let on at all, and more to the point that you were so insistent on carrying it on. Taking durian into any air conditioned place is very antisocial and shows a complete lack of consideration for the other passengers. That said, they should probably have a sign up stating this (sensible) rule though, the MRT has one and many hotels also have "no durian" signs. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MiG16 Posted December 13, 2012 Popular Post Share Posted December 13, 2012 I advised him that there were notices banning dogs, explosive materials, food and drink but none relating to durian, isnt durian food? 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomatopo Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 I don't recall seeing any "No Durian" signs here, but in Singapore, on any public transport, they are clearly signed as banned, with a fine of 500 SGD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post blackdug Posted December 13, 2012 Popular Post Share Posted December 13, 2012 More like a perfect example of a ignorant farang .....durian smells and nowere in asia allows it in hotels or other places were it could annoy others...and here is the important bit did you ever consider that you put your self before everyone else !!!...I have choice words for the likes of you and I sadly observe ignoramace behavior like this to often in Thailand now from farang s....me,me,me,me and be carefull of the security on bts as they are prone to knocking sense into ignorant farangs ....thankfully 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travel2003 Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 How did they know you had it in your bag? Surely it smells, but not that much outdoor, unless someone stick their nose into the bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stradavarius37 Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 Take a taxi next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beano2274 Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 Used to see signs banning people carrying Durian on the trains before. One thing that gets me is the lines at Siam during the week, the platform is so crowded, then people who come up the escalator cannot get onto the platform quick enough, this causes people behind them to also be unable to step off the escalator, which in turn could cause major injuries to people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travel2003 Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 More like a perfect example of a ignorant farang .....durian smells and nowere in asia allows it in hotels or other places were it could annoy others...and here is the important bit did you ever consider that you put your self before everyone else !!!...I have choice words for the likes of you and I sadly observe ignoramace behavior like this to often in Thailand now from farang s....me,me,me,me and be carefull of the security on bts as they are prone to knocking sense into ignorant farangs ....thankfully The Security on BTS are prone to knocking sense into ignorant farangs? Really? Sorry, but I do not believe that for one second. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isawasnake Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 The part I can't grasp: if they told you it is not permitted, why even question that? Regardless of who is right or wrong, I believe the guards and officials need to be listened to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nana Cowboy Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 He wanted to be balloon guy number 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payboy Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 I would just eat that durian, drink a can of coke and fart all the way to Siam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isawasnake Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 I read that story and it seemed to me like the BTS employees acted very civil and professional (confused). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogblower Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 It was very kind of the BTS official to allow you to save face like this. I hope you thanked him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travel2003 Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 First (as I dont know), are we allowed to bring ballons into the BTS? 2nd, first time I heard (seen) this, after years with BTS in operation, and probably 100 000s of unpleasent travelers using it. Anyhow, for the OP: How did they know about your Durian? Where you chewing on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murf Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Balloons on a packed BTS... ? Doesn't really work does it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travel2003 Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Balloons on a packed BTS... ? Doesn't really work does it. Is it allowed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodus Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Balloons on a packed BTS... ? Doesn't really work does it. Is it allowed? I believe that the reason for balloons being banned is that if they're helium-filled & made of aluminium foil, they can get caught in & then short-cicuit the overhead electrical wires if released by the owner. Seems to be a reasonable precaution for the BTS to take. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juggernaut Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 It was very kind of the BTS official to allow you to save face like this. I hope you thanked him. agreed. OP, next time try being considerate of others and take a taxi (with the durian in the boot). taking durian into an airconditioned public space is being pretty inconsiderate. they do have a sign for it.....durian is food. food is banned on the BTS. so i would say it's NOT ok to take durian on the BTS. you were just lucky the staff helped you save face in this instance. nothing ting tong about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomatopo Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 (edited) I believe that the reason for balloons being banned is that if they're helium-filled & made of aluminium foil, they can get caught in & then short-cicuit the overhead electrical wires if released by the owner. Seems to be a reasonable precaution for the BTS to take. It might be reasonable if the BTS used an over-head concatenated electrical delivery system like SARL, but of course it does not. The BTS uses a "third-rail" induction system. Not sure what the issue was with the balloons? Obviously space, maybe scaring people when they pop, or they could be filled with dangerous gases by do-baders? agreed. OP, next time try being considerate of others and take a taxi (with the durian in the boot). taking durian into an airconditioned public space is being pretty inconsiderate. they do have a sign for it.....durian is food. food is banned on the BTS. so i would say it's NOT ok to take durian on the BTS. you were just lucky the staff helped you save face in this instance. nothing ting tong about it. I don't think transporting food purchases is banned on the BTS? I think consuming food/drinks is banned. Obviously many, many, many, many people transport prepared food, and groceries on the BTS daily. Edited December 17, 2012 by lomatopo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phuturatica Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Oh the dramas. So the lesson hopefully learnt here is... Don't take durian on any public transport as it stinks. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toybits Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Hardly surprising. Many places ban durian outright. Ziplock is perhaps best option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snooky Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 I can totally understand the ban of eating or drinking on the trains but a ban on food? How can I go shopping at supermarket and bring my things home without enduring the traffic and cost of a taxi. Think the signs should more specific, but then, no one will ready them anyhow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaVisionBurma Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 I can totally understand the ban of eating or drinking on the trains but a ban on food? How can I go shopping at supermarket and bring my things home without enduring the traffic and cost of a taxi. Think the signs should more specific, but then, no one will ready them anyhow! You've missed the point of this thread - it is not about carrying food in general on the trains. No problem to go and do your grocery shopping and carry it home on the BTS (I do regularly) It is about Durian - which has a foul smelling odour, and I see it as common knowledge throughout Asian countries that you do not bring it into enclosed public places such as public transportation and hotels. I would hope the OP has the courtesy and common sense to take a taxi in future on their durian shopping days. Just because you got away with taking it on the BTS many times before doesn't excuse it. Personally I cannot stand it when someone has durian on a bus/train. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whybother Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Apparently smoking hides the durian smell. Sent from my HTC phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longstebe Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Ah well, everyone's a winner then. I'm sure if you're eating it or it's not sealed then all the moaners will have a leg to stand on but if it is sealed like the ones you buy in the supermarket in the little polystyrene trays in a plastic bag I'm sure would'nt smell so bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantilley Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Ah well, everyone's a winner then.I'm sure if you're eating it or it's not sealed then all the moaners will have a leg to stand on but if it is sealed like the ones you buy in the supermarket in the little polystyrene trays in a plastic bag I'm sure would'nt smell so bad. No, still smells so should still be disallowed. Sent from my GT-I9300T using Thaivisa Connect App Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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