Disgraceful Chinese Tourists

[TigerandDog]

There have been many posts about obnoxious, arrogant Russian Tourists in Thaivisa. Let me add Chinese tourists to that list. Apart from the recent headlines already made by Chinese tourists, I have to ask myself what benefit do they have to Thailand. Apart from contributing to the Thai economy, absolutely nothing, and here are some examples of why they also fall into the category of obnoxious and arrogant.

1. On Friday I was at the Grand Palace, and several groups (about 5 or 6 groups of around 20 people per group) of Chinese tourists were sheltering from the sun. During that time they had someone from their groups go and purchase some cold water. No problem so far. However, when they all finished their water, did they walk the 10 paces to the rubbish bin to dispose of their empty bottles, NO. They just dropped them on the ground where they stood. Only for the fact that a nearby police officer witnessed their actions, and he heard me telling them to put their rubbish in the bin (many of them spoke excellent English), he came over and talked to the 6 group leaders (in almost perfect English) and advised them that unless the bottles were picked up and put in the bin immediately. every tourist in the 6 groups would receive a 2000 baht fine. You've never seen so many people move so quickly to clean up their mess to avoid the fines.

2. Inside the grounds of the Grand Palace, Chinese tourist groups would prevent people from walking past so they could have someone take uninterrupted group photos from a distance of around 10 - 15 feet away. Did they reciprocate when other tourists wanted to take their pictures, NO, they just kept walking in front of people trying to take their photos. Like the Russians they are extremely selfish tourists. They don't give a damn about being courteous to other tourists, even when those other tourists have already been courteous towards them.

3. On footpaths, as a group they spread out and take up the whole footpath and will not let people coming towards them have room to pass without having to step onto the road. They also just come to a dead stop and obstruct the whole footpath, and it doesn't matter which direction everybody is walking, the only way to get past them is again to walk on the road and take a chance and hope you don't get run over by a taxi, motor bike or tuk tuk.

4. Also inside the grounds of the Grand Palace, several of the men in the Chinese tourists groups objected to, and argued with Thai officials, about not being able to wear shorts above the knee and having to wear the long pants provided and to also cover up their tattoos.

In fact, the Chinese tourists, like the Russians, need to research the Thai customs and laws before visiting, and they should respect this country's customs when they are here. If they are not prepared to do that then they should stay at home.

[champers]

Everyone is going to have to learn to live with this state of affairs because it is here to stay. It's best not to judge an entire nation by their tour groups, especially one with a population of 1.5 billion people.

[gerry123]

i would just love to see what you were wearing little G.P.number oooooooooooooooooh

perhaps maybe even a tiara

[Soutpeel]

Obnoxious and arrogant perfectly describes a lot of the fat western cheap Charlie " gentlemen" living in Thailand as well

And the more judgemental types among this group would do well to stay at home as well

[thaipod]

I was at a resturaunt last night where there was a small group of Chinese tourists and I was shocked at their table manners with spitting on the floor and spitting left over food on the table then lighting up cigarettes. The waitresses were cursing them as they left.

I just come back from Guangzhou a couple of day's ago and noticed how clean and organised the city was with no motocycles and no dogs the city area was beautiful with large trees every where and the people seemed very polite.

I wonder where the tourists coming to Thailand come from ?

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[Mcffee]

What is actually the Top 10 of less liked tourists? (please complete)

1: Russians

2: Israelis

3: Saudis

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5: Chinese

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7: French

8: Italians

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10: Dutch

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