JayBird Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Could not come up with a better word than 'Begging', but I'm pretty sure this is what it really is. What I noticed a few days ago in front of Siam Paragon were TWO sets of Foreign Individuals (I think they were either Australian or coming from Europe) who were engaged in the following activities: Set 1: Sitting on the street selling what appeared to be IPhone Cases, with a sign (in English) explaining they were travelling and selling phone cases. Set 2: Playing music on some improvised musical instrument (I think it was an empty water jug) with a hat up for donations. Now, I'm admittedly out of touch with the common youth (they were in their early 20s I think). But is this normal behavior for tweenies to be doing whilst vacationing? Is this also permitted by the law? Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allane Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Hey, let's give credit where it is due. If something motivated them to get off of Facebook long enough to do something productive, that is a good thing, not a bad thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swissie Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Young Americans ? All 37 Credit Cards "maxed-out" ? Quality tourists, for sure. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayBird Posted March 15, 2017 Author Share Posted March 15, 2017 5 hours ago, allane said: Hey, let's give credit where it is due. If something motivated them to get off of Facebook long enough to do something productive, that is a good thing, not a bad thing. One day I may just give this Facebook thing a looksey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
payttayasquirt Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 "Either Australian or coming from Europe" Really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayBird Posted March 16, 2017 Author Share Posted March 16, 2017 8 hours ago, payttayasquirt said: "Either Australian or coming from Europe" Really? I didn't want to just come out and say 'White' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornishcarlos Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 6 minutes ago, JayBird said: I didn't want to just come out and say 'White' Why not ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sphere Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 14 hours ago, JayBird said: selling what appeared to be IPhone Cases Does this mean their holiday photos are all sold out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeakeasyThai Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Why don't you mind your own business? Are they bothering anyone or making a disturbance? You need to think in a more pisitive manner instead of judging or thinking the worse of other people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOLDBUGGY Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Then I guess you missed Amsterdam in the late 80's when this was quite common. Is it Begging? Well technically it isn't! As long as he is not asking for money and there is no law which prevents someone from sitting down, even on a street corner, and playing a guitar with his hat off, then he is not breaking any laws. If someone decides to throw some money in his hat, then up-to-them. But even though we all know that technically it isn't Begging, we all know it is. What gets me is when they bring some small kid along, and dress them in rags. There should be a law against that, but to my knowledge there isn't. I don't mind helping a family in need, but most of these guys don't need your help. Some of the very good ones live a luxury life in and bought and paid for luxury home. It is just a way to make some big money to them. Tax Free to, I suppose, and if they can get away with it. If he can average $1 a minute outside of a busy Liquor Store, that is a pretty good Tax Free Wage for the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smotherb Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 10 hours ago, swissie said: Young Americans ? All 37 Credit Cards "maxed-out" ? Quality tourists, for sure. Cheers. " . . . TWO sets of Foreign Individuals (I think they were either Australian or coming from Europe) . . . " Maybe Swiss, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Seems they are from the UK. Let them be .... not hurting anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemonjelly Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Crap street music to illicit small change from passers by..... crap thread topic to illicit replies from us, we'll pass you by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Thailand's problem not yours just walk on by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkgriz Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 53 minutes ago, smotherb said: " . . . TWO sets of Foreign Individuals (I think they were either Australian or coming from Europe) . . . " Maybe Swiss, eh? Hey, never miss a chance to bash America or Americans. I mean the OP did mention a country that begins with A, no need to read further. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puffy Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Busking like this is very common in all major cities. While in London last year, on the South bank, the whole place was teeming with buskers. They do no harm and often add to the ambiance of the place. Their biggest crime in the view of some people on this site is being young. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katipo Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 I wouldn't call it begging. The first has a little business, as many Thais do. In the foreigners case it's illegal. But then, when has the legality of something ever stopped people in Thailand from doing it. The other is a busker. Guessing also illegal, but again, who cares. Doing either activity to finance travel is fine by me, as long as they are not actively annoying passers by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suradit69 Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 17 hours ago, JayBird said: they were either Australian or coming from Europe Maybe they were Australians coming from Europe 17 hours ago, allane said: Hey, let's give credit where it is due. If something motivated them to get off of Facebook long enough to do something productive, that is a good thing, not a bad thing. And at least they didn't come here on holiday while pretending to teach English. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time Traveller Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Selling things = begging? Do tell JayBird what fascist communist wierdo country do you come from to have such dumba$$ beliefs ? Or are you just a Bernie Sanders supporter who want welfare freebies instead of working ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayBird Posted March 16, 2017 Author Share Posted March 16, 2017 47 minutes ago, Kwasaki said: Thailand's problem not yours just walk on by. I did just walk by. I thought it was interesting and unusual so thought I would share. And was curious if this is actually common or not. Since they are not doing any harm in not bothered by it at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayBird Posted March 16, 2017 Author Share Posted March 16, 2017 6 minutes ago, Time Traveller said: Selling things = begging? Do tell JayBird what fascist communist wierdo country do you come from to have such dumba$$ beliefs ? Or are you just a Bernie Sanders supporter who want welfare freebies instead of working ? their sign said something to the effect of raising money to pay for their travels. playing music with a water jug is not selling. a cloth on the sidewalk with a cardboard sign does not a store make. fascism is the opposite of socialism the content of your reply otherwise makes no sense to an inquiry of the norm of this behavior in Bangkok today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ResandePohm Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 1 hour ago, GOLDBUGGY said: Then I guess you missed Amsterdam in the late 80's when this was quite common. Is it Begging? Well technically it isn't! As long as he is not asking for money and there is no law which prevents someone from sitting down, even on a street corner, and playing a guitar with his hat off, then he is not breaking any laws. If someone decides to throw some money in his hat, then up-to-them. But even though we all know that technically it isn't Begging, we all know it is. What gets me is when they bring some small kid along, and dress them in rags. There should be a law against that, but to my knowledge there isn't. I don't mind helping a family in need, but most of these guys don't need your help. Some of the very good ones live a luxury life in and bought and paid for luxury home. It is just a way to make some big money to them. Tax Free to, I suppose, and if they can get away with it. If he can average $1 a minute outside of a busy Liquor Store, that is a pretty good Tax Free Wage for the day. Technically it isn't begging. It is called Busking and is common throughout Europe. It is often found in subways and open squares and is usually very enjoyable and of a high standard. I take my hat of to young people who can work their way around the world in this manner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little mary sunshine Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Go back to your home country and stop embarrassing yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFishman1 Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Thought that was for Thais only hope they had a work permit TIT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 18 minutes ago, JayBird said: And was curious if this is actually common or not. Seen it quite a bit with Thais begging in various places, only seen foreigners down and out a few times in Phuket & Pattaya but not begging. A funny story for me was my wife and l were in this market area forget where, this cute little Thai girl about 5yr came up to me and put on the best hungry face ever holding her hand out begging, my wife said straight away go away, no want etc, and told me don't give her anything right, then turned away to look at the market stall, softy me passed a 10 bath coin craftily to the little girl she ran off delighted, l felt good, within 2 mins or so there was about 8 to 10 kids heading towards us. my wife was not pleased, a lesson learnt for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOLDBUGGY Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 36 minutes ago, ResandePohm said: Technically it isn't begging. It is called Busking and is common throughout Europe. It is often found in subways and open squares and is usually very enjoyable and of a high standard. I take my hat of to young people who can work their way around the world in this manner I would rather they went back to school and then got a job like the rest of us. But? Each to their own I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AhFarangJa Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 12 hours ago, JayBird said: One day I may just give this Facebook thing a looksey. Don't !!!! Whatever you do, just Don't !!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billd766 Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 1 hour ago, bkkgriz said: Hey, never miss a chance to bash America or Americans. I mean the OP did mention a country that begins with A, no need to read further. But America is actually the United States of America. Perhaps it was one of these countries that DO start with A. Afghanistan Albania Algeria Andorra Angola Antigua and Barbuda Argentina Armenia Aruba Australia Austria Azerbaijan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speckio Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 back packers who ran out of money? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxcorrigan Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 31 minutes ago, TheFishman1 said: Thought that was for Thais only hope they had a work permit TIT Ah i was wondering when the work permit note would crop up, 24 posts and you made it, well done Sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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