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Cultural Respect Questioned After Tourist's Songkran Festival Antics - video
Just ban him for life time entering Thailand and fine him👍 -
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Not Approved Because I'm Not High So
Why? In reality it sounds like a woman who respects herself, are selective and have some standards. -
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Topless Dancing at Songkran Spurs Cultural Image Controversy
What a crime! What will happen to her/him/it now?? And what prison section? 😳 -
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Illegal Foreign Tour Guides Bypass Thai Law with Bribes
FILE photo for reference only. Courtesy of Thai Rath Illegal foreign tour guides are shaking up Thailand's tourism industry by dodging the rules and bribing officials. The Professional Tourist Guides Association of Thailand has raised red flags about this persistent issue affecting top tourist spots. With a focus on places like Bangkok, Pattaya, Chiang Mai, and Phuket, these foreign guides, many from China, Russia, India, and Vietnam, are operating under the radar by paying off officers regularly to continue their businesses. These illegal workers often exploit visa regulations, entering on 60-day visa exemptions or other visas like student or long-stay visas, to sell packages online and via social media. More worrying is the revelation that about half of Thailand’s inbound tour companies are nominee businesses controlled by foreigners, who employ tour guides of their nationality to specifically cater to tourists from their homelands. Despite crackdowns, many foreign guides remain active, using bribes as insurance against the law. The Association suggests shortening the visa-free period from 60 to 30 days might mitigate the issue, by forcing frequent re-entries, which may cut down on illegal work. Authorities are urged to bolster law enforcement to curb the unlawful operations that tarnish the sector. Meanwhile, the Tourism Department's constant monitoring targets connections between foreign guides and nominee businesses. Offending companies face blacklisting and potential deportation. Efforts are being made to clamp down on these illegal practices, aiming for a cleaner and fairer tourism landscape for Thailand. Based on a story by Bangkok Post -- 2025-04-17 -
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Best beach near Pattaya?
Just came back from Koh Chang, still my favourite island, quiet but have bars, if you want a bit of night life. In my opinion ideal place for couples -
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Influencer ‘Uncle Tony’ Faces Legal Action After Controversial Content in Arab Attire
Cultural appropriation is a ridiculous social construct. I don't see too many Arabs wearing Saville Row suits being dressed down for cultural appropriation.
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