Why so many Arabs on Sukhumvit?

[thaibeachlovers]

Up till the last time I visited Bkk, Arabs mostly confined themselves to the Soi 3 area, but now they are everywhere on Suk. The prices have gone up astronomically, so I can only assume they are paying whatever ridiculous price is asked eg, in Took Lai Dee, prices have gone up to stupid levels and it's no longer a good place to get a reasonably priced meal.

They are also all over MBK and the prices there have also gone up to stupid levels in the foodcourt,

I figure something must have happened in their own countries to cause such an invasion in Thailand, but can anyone tell me what?

[phetphet]

It's summer. Temperatures there are probably in the mid 40's, so they like to get out of town to somewhere cooler. Even BKK at 30 degrees is cool to them.

They are also in London. You can see them driving around in their Bugatti Veyrons, McLarens, and Gold plated Range Rovers which they ship over by air for the summer.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2725175/First-cargo-watch-car-Arab-playboys-super-wheels-streets-London-never-mind-trifling-20-000-fly-vehicles-back.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

Money can't buy class: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2715538/London-tourist-flies-latest-holiday-accessory-Gold-Range-Rover-worth-150-000-666-number-plate.html

[SoiBiker]

Can't say I've ever really noticed more than a handful. Maybe I'm just not looking out for them.

[samran]

Medical treatment as well.

[lust]

why do arabs live in bkk? it seems strange to be islamic and live in Sodom.

[AhFarangJa]

why do arabs live in bkk? it seems strange to be islamic and live in Sodom.

We would call it hypocrisy .....plus it is the Eid holiday month after Ramadan.

[Zeegator]

You really think that Took Lae Dee's prices are astronomic? Unbelievable.

[N47HAN]

It's summer. Temperatures there are probably in the mid 40's, so they like to get out of town to somewhere cooler. Even BKK at 30 degrees is cool to them.

They are also in London. You can see them driving around in their Bugatti Veyrons, McLarens, and Gold plated Range Rovers which they ship over by air for the summer.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2725175/First-cargo-watch-car-Arab-playboys-super-wheels-streets-London-never-mind-trifling-20-000-fly-vehicles-back.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

Money can't buy class: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2715538/London-tourist-flies-latest-holiday-accessory-Gold-Range-Rover-worth-150-000-666-number-plate.html

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[thaibeachlovers]

You really think that Took Lae Dee's prices are astronomic? Unbelievable.

Yes I do. Over 120 baht for American fried rice is outrageous. Just not good value anymore.

[thaibeachlovers]

It's summer. Temperatures there are probably in the mid 40's, so they like to get out of town to somewhere cooler. Even BKK at 30 degrees is cool to them.

They are also in London. You can see them driving around in their Bugatti Veyrons, McLarens, and Gold plated Range Rovers which they ship over by air for the summer.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2725175/First-cargo-watch-car-Arab-playboys-super-wheels-streets-London-never-mind-trifling-20-000-fly-vehicles-back.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

Money can't buy class: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2715538/London-tourist-flies-latest-holiday-accessory-Gold-Range-Rover-worth-150-000-666-number-plate.html

Yes, but they must have gone somewhere else 10 years ago. Why here now?

[thaibeachlovers]

It's summer. Temperatures there are probably in the mid 40's, so they like to get out of town to somewhere cooler. Even BKK at 30 degrees is cool to them.

They are also in London. You can see them driving around in their Bugatti Veyrons, McLarens, and Gold plated Range Rovers which they ship over by air for the summer.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2725175/First-cargo-watch-car-Arab-playboys-super-wheels-streets-London-never-mind-trifling-20-000-fly-vehicles-back.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

Money can't buy class: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2715538/London-tourist-flies-latest-holiday-accessory-Gold-Range-Rover-worth-150-000-666-number-plate.html

<Money can't buy class>

I saw a tv documentary about that 7* hotel in Dubai, the one that looks like a sail. The architect wanted to paint the interior white, but the owner ( Arab prince ) made them change the decor so it looks like a bordello- so understandable if you've lived in that area!

[samran]

It's summer. Temperatures there are probably in the mid 40's, so they like to get out of town to somewhere cooler. Even BKK at 30 degrees is cool to them.

They are also in London. You can see them driving around in their Bugatti Veyrons, McLarens, and Gold plated Range Rovers which they ship over by air for the summer.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2725175/First-cargo-watch-car-Arab-playboys-super-wheels-streets-London-never-mind-trifling-20-000-fly-vehicles-back.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

Money can't buy class: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2715538/London-tourist-flies-latest-holiday-accessory-Gold-Range-Rover-worth-150-000-666-number-plate.html

!

Same can be said for the farang cousins across the road in nana.

As for taste, the UK is the country which gave us Jordan and the species of human known as the Chav.

[Thighlander]

Took Lae Di has been on the decline for almost a decade. That early morning/late night breakfast for 50 THBish was pretty good to cap off a night of drinking. I think it ran from 5:30 to 9:00 +/-. My first gripe with the manager was over getting 3 shoestring french fries with my burger. Last time I was in that area, a Ugandan woman told me 3000 for all night. Maybe she was talkin' Zimbabwe Dollars or something. Sheesh. I live in CNX, and am coming to BKK next month for a few days. I might skip Sukhumvit, altogether, but I sure ain't goin' to KSR....now that is disgusting.

[SoiBiker]

I like KSR. It's fun, and refreshingly free of grumpy expat snobs.

[Diplomatico]

It's summer. Temperatures there are probably in the mid 40's, so they like to get out of town to somewhere cooler. Even BKK at 30 degrees is cool to them.

They are also in London. You can see them driving around in their Bugatti Veyrons, McLarens, and Gold plated Range Rovers which they ship over by air for the summer.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2725175/First-cargo-watch-car-Arab-playboys-super-wheels-streets-London-never-mind-trifling-20-000-fly-vehicles-back.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

Money can't buy class: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2715538/London-tourist-flies-latest-holiday-accessory-Gold-Range-Rover-worth-150-000-666-number-plate.html

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You need a VPN.

[rgs2001uk]

Medical treatment as well.

They come to pay homeage to one of Islams holiest sites, Bumrungrad Hospital.

They bring their entourage and extended family, if truth be know they spend more than our 2 week millionaires.

[rgs2001uk]

It's summer. Temperatures there are probably in the mid 40's, so they like to get out of town to somewhere cooler. Even BKK at 30 degrees is cool to them.

They are also in London. You can see them driving around in their Bugatti Veyrons, McLarens, and Gold plated Range Rovers which they ship over by air for the summer.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2725175/First-cargo-watch-car-Arab-playboys-super-wheels-streets-London-never-mind-trifling-20-000-fly-vehicles-back.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

Money can't buy class: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2715538/London-tourist-flies-latest-holiday-accessory-Gold-Range-Rover-worth-150-000-666-number-plate.html

Yes, but they must have gone somewhere else 10 years ago. Why here now?

The Arabs have been in that part of the farang enclave for longer and before the first farang started appearing.

Grace Hotel was there many moons before Nana Plaza ever apperared.

What about other enclaves such as the farang cess pit that is SC, or the Japanese places with signs outside saying Japanese only, or the Thai areas.

Wind of change blowing, can only be for the good.

[Thighlander]

I wonder if they are allowed to stay at The Marriot...or, if they don't even want to, but I know security has been pretty tight around that Marriot for quite a while.

[beechguy]

It's summer. Temperatures there are probably in the mid 40's, so they like to get out of town to somewhere cooler. Even BKK at 30 degrees is cool to them.

They are also in London. You can see them driving around in their Bugatti Veyrons, McLarens, and Gold plated Range Rovers which they ship over by air for the summer.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2725175/First-cargo-watch-car-Arab-playboys-super-wheels-streets-London-never-mind-trifling-20-000-fly-vehicles-back.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

Money can't buy class: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2715538/London-tourist-flies-latest-holiday-accessory-Gold-Range-Rover-worth-150-000-666-number-plate.html

Yes, but they must have gone somewhere else 10 years ago. Why here now?

One factor about the increase, is about that time ago, trade agreements were exercised between Bahrain, Qatar, and other Gulf nations, along with that came more relaxed visa regulations. I would say there was kind of push, with travel agents and the airlines to increase travel to Asia.

I don't think so good for the Thai end, but it let a lot more Thai women into Bahrain, and made it more tolerable when I lived there.

The Thais locally on Sukhumvit, probably don't care, it may be easier money for them, but I can tell you my girlfriend didn't even like driving by that area around Soi 3. I can't say I'm interested in going there either, and certainly no interest to go back to the Middle East, unless it is an employment offer I just couldn't refuse.

[simple1]

I wonder if they are allowed to stay at The Marriot...or, if they don't even want to, but I know security has been pretty tight around that Marriot for quite a while.

Islamic funds have heavily invested in Marriott and other internationally recognised hotel brands

[Rooo]

Racist post & reply deleted.

[sustento]

Isn't this just wonderful? Round eyes asking why there are are so many Arabs in Bangkok? You couldn't make this stuff up

[millwall_fan]

The Arabs and the Africans and others, contribute to that great melting pot that is lower Sukhumvit. Thailand generally is a very homogeneous country and its nice to be transported to a multi-racial area every once in a while.

[lust]

Isn't this just wonderful? Round eyes asking why there are are so many Arabs in Bangkok? You couldn't make this stuff up

can you let us in on the joke?

[kurnell]

How do you know they're Arabs?

[samran]

How do you know they're Arabs?

they all look the same to this mob.

[Spaniel]

It's summer. Temperatures there are probably in the mid 40's, so they like to get out of town to somewhere cooler. Even BKK at 30 degrees is cool to them.

They are also in London. You can see them driving around in their Bugatti Veyrons, McLarens, and Gold plated Range Rovers which they ship over by air for the summer.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2725175/First-cargo-watch-car-Arab-playboys-super-wheels-streets-London-never-mind-trifling-20-000-fly-vehicles-back.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

Money can't buy class: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2715538/London-tourist-flies-latest-holiday-accessory-Gold-Range-Rover-worth-150-000-666-number-plate.html

Yes, but they must have gone somewhere else 10 years ago. Why here now?

The Arabs have been in that part of the farang enclave for longer and before the first farang started appearing.

Grace Hotel was there many moons before Nana Plaza ever apperared.

What about other enclaves such as the farang cess pit that is SC, or the Japanese places with signs outside saying Japanese only, or the Thai areas.

Wind of change blowing, can only be for the good.

"The Arabs have been in that part of the farang enclave for longer and before the first farang started appearing"

I disagree with this statement. I first came to Thailand to work in 1967 and quite familiar with the lower Sukhumvit area as a couple of our company offices were in that area. Arabs didn't start to appear in that area for many years later.

[Thighlander]

I wonder if they are allowed to stay at The Marriot...or, if they don't even want to, but I know security has been pretty tight around that Marriot for quite a while.

Islamic funds have heavily invested in Marriott and other internationally recognised hotel brands

There were actually quite a few of them working at the WTC, too, didn't seem to stop them. Was Marriott bombed in Bali and Jakarta?

[Baerboxer]

It's summer. Temperatures there are probably in the mid 40's, so they like to get out of town to somewhere cooler. Even BKK at 30 degrees is cool to them.

They are also in London. You can see them driving around in their Bugatti Veyrons, McLarens, and Gold plated Range Rovers which they ship over by air for the summer.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2725175/First-cargo-watch-car-Arab-playboys-super-wheels-streets-London-never-mind-trifling-20-000-fly-vehicles-back.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

Money can't buy class: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2715538/London-tourist-flies-latest-holiday-accessory-Gold-Range-Rover-worth-150-000-666-number-plate.html

!

Same can be said for the farang cousins across the road in nana.

As for taste, the UK is the country which gave us Jordan and the species of human known as the Chav.

Farangs coming to Thailand because it's cooler? Driving around Nana in Bugattis, McLarens and Range Rovers? Whatever you are drinking, take more water with it! Or is it just personal venom that colours your views?

And which haven of culture and intellect do you come from?

[simple1]

I wonder if they are allowed to stay at The Marriot...or, if they don't even want to, but I know security has been pretty tight around that Marriot for quite a while.

Islamic funds have heavily invested in Marriott and other internationally recognised hotel brands

There were actually quite a few of them working at the WTC, too, didn't seem to stop them. Was Marriott bombed in Bali and Jakarta?

Given your dislike of Arabs, thought you would not wish to stay at property with Arab interests. Don't recall Marriott Bali being attacked