Thailand mulls ID wristbands, curfews for tourists

[jaltsc]

"Thailand’s tourism minister said on Tuesday that identification wristbands would be distributed to tourists ..."

How about also having information about how much money they are carrying? So after they are targeted, mugged, robbed and possibly murdered, the authorities will know how much cash was stolen and how much to expect in order to focus their investigation on guitar playing Burmese. .

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Edited September 30, 2014 by jaltsc

[Basil B]

Even better, Immigration strap tagging and location devices to the ankles of all tourists entering the kingdom...

[whybother]

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Is this just a Malaysian newspaper trying to spread dirt about Thailand? Is there any Thai news report on this?

http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/09/30/us-thailand-britain-murder-idUSKCN0HP08520140930

Nothing to do with Malaysia.

Except that it's reported in a Malaysian Newspaper (a tourism competitor to Thailand). The Reuters report is an exact copy. Who picked it up from who?

[givenall]

Haven't they damaged the tourism enough yet

I think the tourism is doomed with all these great ideas

[cflai]

How about injecting a GPS tracking device into all tourists like they do with dolphins to track their movements?? That way, the Thai tourist Authority will know exactly what each and every tourist do while they were visiting Thailand, also good to track and monitor all foreigners who may want to do their regular visa runs......

[Basil B]

There is a saying, "put brain in gear before opening mouth"

Edited September 30, 2014 by Basil B

[siampolee]

Thailand mulls ID wristbands, curfews for tourists

At last, the truth is out and the victims are becoming the criminals.

[LennyW]

Better just dish out the bright orange hunting vests at the airport...so there is no mistaking the tourists!!

[thaikahuna]

Maybe an embedded microchip....dumber than dogshit.

[chrisinth]

I'm going to refuse to wear it if I am given one.

Unless they give me a whistle as well.

This brings logic to a complete new level. Until of course electronic tracking comes in and another tier is formed.......................

Still, you might not have to carry your passport with you where ever you go.

Edited September 30, 2014 by chrisinth

[Snig27]

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Is this just a Malaysian newspaper trying to spread dirt about Thailand? Is there any Thai news report on this?

http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/09/30/us-thailand-britain-murder-idUSKCN0HP08520140930

Nothing to do with Malaysia.

Except that it's reported in a Malaysian Newspaper (a tourism competitor to Thailand). The Reuters report is an exact copy. Who picked it up from who?

Did you not see the byline on this? https://twitter.com/MimiSawitta

The notion that a) a Malaysian newspaper would make this up (including quotes) and then b)Reuters would run with it, is a little surreal.

[Songhua]

Even better, Immigration strap tagging and location devices to the ankles of all tourists entering the kingdom...

Only after you've walked through the sheep dip and had a chip injected.

[angsta]

'And then they told me all the uneducated Thais lived in Issan and worked in the rice fields...'

How we laughed.

Everyday some 'educated' moron says something even more moronic than the moron from the previous day.

Quite bizarre.

[a99az]

How nice, I wonder what colour they will be, and will it have "I love the King" stamped on it too. Bet that many more tourist will come when they here of the free tag. Courts here issue them here but only if you earn one by being a bad boy/girl.

[casindonet]

How about a yellow T on our coats?

I'm sure the junta will not want "T" be it red or yellow....thou shall not say T.

[Prbkk]

She's been in office less than a month and 2 major blunders. She should be contemplating going back to flogging aircons and fridges

Edited September 30, 2014 by Prbkk

[Just1Voice]

Tourist - "What's this wrist band for?"

Thai Official - "So we can have an easier time identifying your body after you've been robbed, raped and killed."

[siampolee]

Prbkk post # 47

Shes's been in office less than a month and 2 major blunders. She should be contemplating going back to flogging aircons and fridges

Prbkk. You forgot the dead horses in your post

[ThaidDown]

I'm surprised nobody has suggested chastity belts for female tourists.

Selectively for the hot bikini wearing females only. For others not needed. (Thai thinking not mine)

[Peter Hardie]

Thailand is a very safe country. I have been here 2 years and I haven't so much as seen any trouble. The only problems here in Thailand appear to happen in the places most people know to avoid anyway - Pattaya, Phuket and Bangkok. I am sorry for anyone who gets into trouble here or gets hurt but it doesn't take a genius to work out that there is a certain risk to going to Pattaya and getting extremely drunk. The same would apply to a tourist visiting England, don't go to St Annes in Nottingham and get extremely drunk or try to purchase drugs in Moss Side in Manchester. It is of course not ideal but at the same time, getting in trouble in Thailand seems entirely avoidable to me.

[Thailand]

And just when you think it can't get any dafter----!

[craigt3365]

A post discussing the general has been removed from view. Please, no more posts like that.

[Songhua]

Wonder what the fine will be for not wearing one?

[jonclark]

The only thing missing from this idea to take it into the realms of utter insanity would be to the fine levied on tourists should they refuse to wear the ID Tag.

Persecute the victim to make them feel more secure - clearly they have no concept of the culture which they try to woo into spending their holidays here.

[Thailand]

'And then they told me all the uneducated Thais lived in Issan and worked in the rice fields...'

How we laughed.

Everyday some 'educated' moron says something even more moronic than the moron from the previous day.

Quite bizarre.

I think the general has probably offered a prize for the daftest comments/ideas for this month and as it is the last day contestants are rushing out as many as they can. Quite a few gems already.

Watch for Octobers daftest- coming soon.

Edited September 30, 2014 by Thailand

[taony]

Good news. TAT will now be able to double tourist predictions!

[JDGRUEN]

Yes it will help to identify you if you are killed or mugged. Nice message. Good Thainess.

Headline for the Mail

Don't worry the free tags will ID you when you are found dead in Thailand.

Makes Toe Tags unneeded...

[mojorison]

This is a logistical triumph. Just imagine, one buddy for every two tourists. An average FMP on Phangan has say 10,000 - 20,000 people... that's 5000 - 10,000 buddies. Wow, think of the benefit to employment. Think of the extra accommodations required and the catering. This is awesome on so many levels. And then, right when you thought it could not get any better, the icing on the cake, the creme de la creme, your buddy gets to rape and murder you! Superbly astute management.

[WhizBang]

Outstanding idea... if you want tourism to tank big time.

Anyone sure that this is NOT from NotTheNation?

[whybother]

Did you not see the byline on this? https://twitter.com/MimiSawitta

The notion that a) a Malaysian newspaper would make this up (including quotes) and then b)Reuters would run with it, is a little surreal.

The whole story is a little surreal.