snoop1130 Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Gigantic rats roam free on fish display at Bangkok market By Coconuts Bangkok A video of at least three huge rats hanging out on a fish display at Huai Kwang Market shocked and disgusted those who fancied fried gourami. The video, which was passed around on the LINE application, has raised discussions on the standard of hygiene at fresh markets. It was shared with the description: “Rats on a fish stall! I don’t know which organization is responsible for this. There should be some measures to deal with this because vendors cannot possibly throw away all the fish from their stall. He probably threw away only the ones that the rats had gnawed. Still, the rats must have brought germs, filth, and hygiene concern.” Full Story: http://bangkok.coconuts.co/2016/11/21/gigantic-rats-roam-free-fish-display-bangkok-market-video -- © Copyright Coconuts Bangkok 2016-11-21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcatcher Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 "He probably threw away only the ones that the rats had gnawed.' But more importantly, what about the fish the rats had ignawed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook23 Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 The only news here is that netizens were shocked and disgusted. I have seen rats, flies, unwashed hands, unwashed cutting blocks etc for the last 20 years ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trogers Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 What's the issue? Worries about the state of health of those rats after they gnawed the fishes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doremifasol Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 And what to say about the food vendors that sell dirty food? How many of them have hepatitis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonmoon Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Welcome to Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getreal Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 it is all good for the immune system. the thai immune system is much stronger than the weak gutted, allergic to everything farang. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brer Fox Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 I wonder if these rats are related to the klong toey rats recently seen feasting on the doughnuts at the Tops Supermarket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardinalblue Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 The rat market is just next door.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pookiki Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 What I think is a bit comical/depressing are the street vendors wearing plastic gloves to give the appearance of good hygiene/health practices and then taking money and making change without taking off the gloves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Grumpy Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Quote “Rats on a fish stall! You know, I've think I've seen live fish at a rat stall here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seajae Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 what a joke, the vendor may face legal charges(probably depends on the size of the cake box), just another example of the lack of hygiene/health restrictions in Thailand, rats, flies, dirty cutting boards/tools/ hands, not keeping meats/fish cold etc, it will never change until the laws are enforced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveAustin Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 1 hour ago, getreal said: it is all good for the immune system. the thai immune system is much stronger than the weak gutted, allergic to everything farang. That's the kind of tripe old people say. Thais are not immune to leptospirosis, et al. If anything, the person that posted the video will get prosecuted for damaging the reputation of the country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruitman Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 1 minute ago, seajae said: what a joke, the vendor may face legal charges(probably depends on the size of the cake box), just another example of the lack of hygiene/health restrictions in Thailand, rats, flies, dirty cutting boards/tools/ hands, not keeping meats/fish cold etc, it will never change until the laws are enforced. It will only change when a serious disease breaks out and many people get killed. I often go to a hi-so market where everything costs double. There's one vendor who first chases the rats out of his desk before he starts vending. 5-10 big rats i saw coming out, running all over the market, nobody cared though, happens every day. This market the rich go shopping, i mean chirurgians and so from the top hospitals. People also sit there to eat, there's fresh meat/fish/bakery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getreal Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 11 minutes ago, daveAustin said: That's the kind of tripe old people say. Thais are not immune to leptospirosis, et al. If anything, the person that posted the video will get prosecuted for damaging the reputation of the country. No i am right. Google is your friend. You should listen to your elders. I dont think there will be a prosecution for posting the video, that is the kind of tripe TVposters say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trogers Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 16 minutes ago, seajae said: what a joke, the vendor may face legal charges(probably depends on the size of the cake box), just another example of the lack of hygiene/health restrictions in Thailand, rats, flies, dirty cutting boards/tools/ hands, not keeping meats/fish cold etc, it will never change until the laws are enforced. Even changes in the laws would not stop those rats and cockroaches. They are constantly fed food scraps dumped into storm drains by roadside food vendors... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nasrullah Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Once was walking beach rd pattaya with girl in toe.....on seeing the rats she made the remark "the rats in pattaya/bangkok not same rats up-country.....not taste so good".All i said in reply was 'i'll take your word for it".In my own mind, i'm thinking things would have to get 'rambo' like for me to try one.....I'd turn to trees first! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xircal Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Maybe it's some kind of local promotion. Buy two pieces of fish and get a free rat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook23 Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 3 hours ago, getreal said: it is all good for the immune system. the thai immune system is much stronger than the weak gutted, allergic to everything farang. Lol. Probably the opposite with all the antis they swallow... Now, if it's cooked properly it's not the end of the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcfish Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Once was walking beach rd pattaya with girl in toe.....on seeing the rats she made the remark "the rats in pattaya/bangkok not same rats up-country.....not taste so good".All i said in reply was 'i'll take your word for it".In my own mind, i'm thinking things would have to get 'rambo' like for me to try one.....I'd turn to trees first![emoji2]Did you tongue kiss her? Rabies shot maybe in order.. Sent from my SC-01D using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nasrullah Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 1 hour ago, Nasrullah said: Once was walking beach rd pattaya with girl in toe.....on seeing the rats she made the remark "the rats in pattaya/bangkok not same rats up-country.....not taste so good".All i said in reply was 'i'll take your word for it".In my own mind, i'm thinking things would have to get 'rambo' like for me to try one.....I'd turn to trees first! 9 minutes ago, mcfish said: Did you tongue kiss her? Rabies shot maybe in order.. Sent from my SC-01D using Tapatalk Ohh....a while ago!......maybe too late for that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCC1701A Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 My cat is happy. Fish and rat on the menu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bendejo Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Food court at the Tesco in Nong Khai: in one of those little glass boxes where the cooked chicken is hanging a family of cockroaches was frolicking in the lettuce garnish in the front corner. The girl behind the counter saw me looking at them, just gave a nervous smile and was waiting for me to place my order. Maybe they were breeding the roaches to serve as an entre? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamyai3 Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 5 hours ago, Nasrullah said: Ohh....a while ago!......maybe too late for that I'm sure you'll be fine as long as she wasn't foaming at the mouth... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannot Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 (edited) 10 hours ago, getreal said: it is all good for the immune system. the thai immune system is much stronger than the weak gutted, allergic to everything farang. is that why Thai average lifespan is only about 75 instead of almost 81+ for farlangs? Edited November 21, 2016 by kannot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stardust314 Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Do you like your ratatouille soft and jammy, or fresh-tasting and crunchy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSJ Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 The boys in the village tell me BBQ rat is quite tasty! But they also eat Som Tam......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sphere Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 12 hours ago, snoop1130 said: I don’t know which organization is responsible for this. Mickey Mouse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcatcher Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 50 minutes ago, BSJ said: The boys in the village tell me BBQ rat is quite tasty! But they also eat Som Tam......... If you too reside in the village" with the boys, I suggest you try some grilled rat. It's a bit like chicken and the rats are rice field rats and not Bangkok style sewer and garbage rats. Don't forget the som tam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldlakey Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 12 hours ago, getreal said: it is all good for the immune system. the thai immune system is much stronger than the weak gutted, allergic to everything farang. Your immune system is welcome to my share of the filth BON APPETIT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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