This makes interesting reading. If tourists are responsible for 17% of GDP and they are the main cause of pirated goods being sold which results in more cash in circulation in the wider economy. Then can we conclude that the sale and piracy of products is partly responsible for such astonishing GDP numbers. Which the goverment was rightly proud of two days ago.

 

And point two..how the hell are tour operators going to stop tourist going where ever they please to shop and how or what does "get tough" mean? Give em a good talking to? 50 lines? or a dam good kicking if they buy some knock off Addidas trainers from MBK?

 

Surely if the Thai people didn't sell tham then the tourists couldn't buy them.........or am I missing something.

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Why not make pirating stuff illegal, confiscate the pirates goods and arrest the pirates?


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When will Thai's take any responsibility for anything, never it would appear.

3 hours ago, darksidedog said:

Let me take you somewhere where you can pay ten times more!"

and get you the real deal. 

45 minutes ago, JAG said:

kill all the tourists/expats and any one who voted red,

Really??? Must be Wednesday today the day for wild and sill quotes. 

3 hours ago, PatOngo said:

The mentality of these people bewilders me.......people in these positions can't be this stupid........can they?

 

Its Wednesday again the day of bewilderment and silly stories. 

9 minutes ago, tominbkk said:

Why not make pirating stuff illegal, confiscate the pirates goods and arrest the pirates?


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The police realize that everybody has to make a living here plus the shakedown potential so you finger the tourists who is of no monetary value well maybe under special circumstances. Its really a delicate balancing act here policing and collecting at the same time. You have to realize your limitations or you upset the applecart. 

15 minutes ago, jonclark said:

Which the goverment was rightly proud of two days ago.

Two days ago old news they have moved on. Memory retention of the past is not a strong suit here. 

Do they Honestly not understand that if it is not there to begin with that no one can buy it? WOW!! Not to mention the fact that they are desperate for tourists to come to Thailand , but now are not only trying to take away one of the big draws, but also blaming them for it being a Problem ??? If I was a tourist I wouldn't even come here after finding out about this.

 

I have to get off of this topic just to much ammunition for posting. The same with the "Happy Zone" These two topics could fill a day on the keyboard. 

How stupid.

First of all let's answer the poster who says "Fake is affordable..." Perhaps but by buying Fakes you are participating in theft. You don't have to buy the "real" thing: Just avoid it and buy something else. I don't want and don't buy fake brans and contribute to the pockets of people who are basically criminal thieves.

Secondly: Tourists? Don't make me laugh! How about all those little Thai girls driving around on their motorbikes with fake Louis Vuitton? How about all the Thai cyclists buying Fake Oakleys? And on and on it goes.

 

How about the expats buying fakes from China such as Fake Pinarellos and Fake Time bicycles. OMG! Yes, some expats and some tourists buy Fakes but it's the Thais that consume the large majority of this sh**.

 

Just tell the Chinese manufacturers to design their own brands - they'll make more money and everyone will be happy. Except those little Thai girls who want to look "Hi So" with their fake handbags that, if real, would have cost more than their motorbikes.

 

Ruddy nonsense if you ask me.

3 hours ago, AGareth2 said:

First they are going to shut down the sex industry

then the fake products industry

What next?

Many tourists are going to go elsewhere

They shut down a wind farm in Chaiyapum  and endorsed a coal fired power station in Krabi....go figure!

2 hours ago, Pib said:

I forget we are dealing with Thai govt mentality here....and probably a lot of under-the-table money being spread around to leave the stores alone

Spot on with that remark and I know for a fact that a guy here pays off the BIB and Customs to the tune of 1 million baht a year to turn a blind eye to him bringing in fake goods for these very shops.

 

Of course the BIB never raid his little warehouse, choosing to raid the stores and confiscate the goods, thereby making the stores buy more goods from the supplier, who then has to pay the BIB more money to bring the goods into the country – – – see how it goes!

3 hours ago, PatOngo said:

The mentality of these people bewilders me.......people in these positions can't be this stupid........can they?

 

Yes they can and they prove it time and time again.

8 minutes ago, elgordo38 said:

Two days ago old news they have moved on. Memory retention of the past is not a strong suit here. 

 

Remember about the past and you become depressed. Worry about the future you get anxiety. Live in the present if you want happiness.

 

These are the words of wisdom Mrs. BB uses to explain sabai sabai and why yours truly is a depressed, anxious grumpy old bugger!

 

Different thought process. Blame the farang so no Thai loses face. 

Yet another brilliant tourist incentive, like fish feeding. 

 

Why can't they just do their jobs and close down all their mates illegal businesses? 

Just now, Baerboxer said:

 

Remember about the past and you become depressed. Worry about the future you get anxiety. Live in the present if you want happiness.

 

These are the words of wisdom Mrs. BB uses to explain sabai sabai and why yours truly is a depressed, anxious grumpy old bugger!

 

Different thought process. Blame the farang so no Thai loses face. 

Kudo's to Mrs. BB. 

59 minutes ago, JAG said:

It's astonishing isn't it? Capable of extraordinarily silly suggestions like this, yet so clever when it comes to wise investments!

 

Make Buffet look like an amateur.

 

And of course the rich never have to worry about buying fakes as they can easily afford the real McCoy, even with the hyped up tax.

Just now, elgordo38 said:

Kudo's to Mrs. BB. 

 

A true saint!

10 minutes ago, ianf said:

I don't want and don't buy fake brans

I am tired as well by buying the real brans and finding the box half empty or full you choose. 

3 minutes ago, nakhonandy said:

Yet another brilliant tourist incentive, like fish feeding. 

 

Why can't they just do their jobs and close down all their mates illegal businesses? 

They do have a code of honor you know. 

I don't think the dudes walking up and down soi4 Nana selling fake iPhones have heard the news as yet. They have been there every day for the past 5 years. 

What a bunch of Numpties.

They just cant except responsibility for anything in Thailand.

how 67 million times childish.

Amazing Thailand

 

 

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Thailand must be losing its appeal for tourists, having to pay to get to beaches, danger of getting attacked, being ripped off and blamed for things like this. Not that it was ever my cup of tea but the quality  of the girls in those gogo bars now has gone right downhill too,  most of the good looking ones appear to be on tinder. 

That's the same as blaming drug users for the drugs problem seen across the world. Whereas in the 'real world' we (those blessed with brains) know it's the drug cartels / manufacturers.

 

Sure.. There is demand for the fake goods, but that isn't where they should be blaming tourists.  Why not cut off the supply?

 

The Govt are allowing for the OPEN SALE of counterfeit goods... Maybe, they are to blame for allowing this illegal industry to be so rampant.

 

#Pathetic

If they accomplish this, a lot of tourists will just have to visit Hong Kong or other neighboring countries to spend their money, as the demand for these goods is very strong, and they no doubt contribute a lot to the economy.

 

Good news for some neighboring countries.

1 hour ago, Bluespunk said:

Those pesky foreigners again.

 

Though,

 

You know,

 

Could just shut down the shops selling fake goods...

 

Nah, who am I kidding?

 

Pesky foreigners...

But they are trying to "lure" more into the country

4 hours ago, AGareth2 said:

First they are going to shut down the sex industry

then the fake products industry

What next?

Many tourists are going to go elsewhere

U sounds like your world is collapsing ?

Seriously!!!

 

It has absolutely nothing to do with tourists.

 

I have a friend who sells clothes in various country markets not visited by tourists and give you the big tip. Not one of the items are original.

 

Get real for once!!!