citzofwrld
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Big cities, big money always attract the worst people, locals and tourists. Was that rude after dinner remark made by a American? Many, tend to be arrogant, snippy and demanding. Its the way we were brought up, show'em whose the boss, take no prisoners society. I witness the same from a American, from a church group. He was barking orders at this young Thai who just stood there taking it. Had it continued longer, I would have stepped in. I was nearing my breaking point of no return. Not good for that fellow American.
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Or maybe the guy was just full of himself. A uniform tends to give some people a big head.
Mostly 'poor' people. Having a uniform, badge, gun, they think, means they are more important then you, so deserve respect. The rich, use their money/power, to get respect. Not working so well for them today as it has in the past because most people now have had their fill of arrogant rich people throwing their weight around. Those in uniform are starting to get the same treatment for the same reason. I give respect to those that respect me. Its earned, not granted upon demand.
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Anyone have the latest link that I can copy the proper Thai government entry forms from, to bring our cat into Thailand by plane?
The URL provided by Nienke on page 10, still works.
http://aqi.dld.go.th/th/images/stories/document/form-movement/form-r1-1.pdf
Thanks. I noticed that link after reading a few pages of back comments. Now, I just hope things go smoothly all the way to and upon arrival in Bangkok.
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Anyone have the latest link that I can copy the proper Thai government entry forms from, to bring our cat into Thailand by plane?
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Get out of the bars and off the street before midnight and it is unlikely you will ever have any problems.
That may stop 3/4 of the problems occurring but not all. I was accosted on two different occasions by aggressive LB's around 5:00pm, 2km away from Jomtein Beach, well away from the city.
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Revenue collectors, where have I heard that before? Oh, I remember, the U.S. Cops there haven't served and protected for at least 20+ years. They say, we pull you over because we can. Nothing more then a shakedown for the city coffers. If you call them on a domestic dispute, the situation could easily turn out very bad for the participants, because U.S. cops today hate to be bothered with that kind of trivial stuff. So, their fuse is very short.
More than twenty years. Back circa 1990 my British copper pal - for God knows what reason - spent a slice of his holidays doing "ride alongs" with small town cops. All they were interested in was ticketing out of towners for non-existent driving offences.
I took my English Bobby (cop) friend through our city central dispatch back then. Because of his status, they treated us like kings. He gave them a British Police plague to hang in their break room. Afterwards, the sergeant took us on the grand tour of central dispatch, we signed their visitor vip guest book, then went to the gun vault, where he handed me a Thompson 45cal machine gun. He wanted to take a photo of us with it, so he ran off to get a camera. I'm standing there looking at my buddy,and we both started laughing, because the same thought came into our heads. After he returned and got his photo, he took us to the traffic division and left us with the commander there. He told us about how a over eager cop drives around in a unmarked car looking for a reason to pull someone over. Then, showed us a stack of car plates that cop took off cars over the weekend that didn't have proof of insurance/registration. Then, he told us how cops ARE REQUIRED to write a certain number of tickets a day to prove they are doing their job, and for the revenue. If they don't do their assigned quota this are given a verbal warning, next time, written up, the third time suspended without pay, and if it continues to happen, fired.
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No more than normal,it's just becoming more visible due to an increased use of social media and the like.
You are very uninformed. The fact is that this phenomena is vastly increasing world-wide as the pressure of life is becoming unbearable for the 99% of non-elite. To say its normal is totally wrong (and dangerous for unsuspecting visitors), and Im surprised that so many equally ill-informed people agreed with you. However, I do agree that it is becoming more visible as taking a video of an atrocity is seen as "popular and cool and funny" rather than intervening as an individual/group/community as it detracts from the enjoyment of watching an innocent family being brutally mugged. But, more importantly, changing the culture of many Thais of being so aggressive and hateful toward innocent foreigners is necessary. As long as the culture of corruption (both financial and moral) prevail in Thailand the problem will never be solved. Clearly as there has been a very long hideous history of this in Thailand, I can only surmise that many Thais (particularly the authorities) just don't care and probably get off on it.
Yes, violence is increasing worldwide all by design, not accident, to keep working class/poor people at each others throats so they're not focusing on those at the very top who are causing all the economic hardships to benefit them.
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A farang in a fight is seen as entertainment and a money making opportunity for a Thai Policeman.
Here is an example how things can quickly go "belly up' in Thailand.
Some time ago, I was in McDonadls and there were 2 German boys claiming the cashier 'shorted' them the correct change on a 1,000Bt note.
They were being very polite about it all, but persistent, and requested to see the CCTV video to verify their claim.
The cashier of course was not going to show them the evidence...
so the German guys persisted, they wanted the correct change & asked the Tourist Police be called to settle the dispute. They were being very polite and expected it to be sorted by the police.
Coincidentally, there was a police box across the street, so the cashier sent staff and asked the police to come resolve the issue.
Did the police go and help the tourist? No. They sent over 7 motorcycle taxi drivers to escalate the situation and they watched from across the road.
I waved over the German boys and explained the Police were not coming...They are not exactly like the German Police back home...Really? .. and those 7 taxi drivers lurking around were sent by the Police to escalate the situation. Probably get a good kicking, then be spending a day at the Police station costing 20,000 Bt each.
The took my advice and gave up their quest for the correct change.
The 7 motorbike taxi drivers all got a free ice cream.
Never, ever get the police involved. It will never end well for a foreigner. Never. Always remember, the police here do not practice law enforcement. It is all about revenue collection. They are the RCD (revenue collection department).
Revenue collectors, where have I heard that before? Oh, I remember, the U.S. Cops there haven't served and protected for at least 20+ years. They say, we pull you over because we can. Nothing more then a shakedown for the city coffers. If you call them on a domestic dispute, the situation could easily turn out very bad for the participants, because U.S. cops today hate to be bothered with that kind of trivial stuff. So, their fuse is very short.
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Only in the U.S. can a foreigner insult, instigate a fight with a American citizen and have the NAACP or other organization, and legal system side with them unless it was a clear case of self-defense. A hot headed Vietnamese I knew well, was always starting confrontations with fellow co-workers (Americans) because he felt he was protected by the system he hated as much as the American people. He even cussed out a cop that pulled him over for speeding, ripped up the ticket, threw it on the ground and drove off. Another time he came to work with a revolver to shoot the the boss who caught him sleeping on the job. That got him him arrested, a court hearing, and he was fired. Granted, that happened around 15 yrs ago. Had that aggressiveness towards police occurred today, they would have treated him in a much different manner. Personally, when in foreign countries, I try to walk away from confrontations, that can escalate quickly. Not only because of the legal issues, but also because the aggressor may well have the police on his side against a foreigner, and then there's the family/friends support who will find out where you live and take revenge. Many cultures abroad are more close knit then in the U.S. so the whole family may come after you. When one gets in a fight in the U.S. it usually ends there, except, for the police and lawyers possibly getting involved. So, my rule is, unless they are throwing punches and kicks, try to walk away, don't even argue with them. In the U.S. today, you are wise to do the same, because, it isn't the good ole days anymore where everyone just went their own way after a fight. Now, its lawyers and courts because everyone is law suit crazy.
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Women......find the right one and you are made
Find the wrong one and you are <deleted> !
I think some people like them to wear the trousers !
Many American men want their women to wear the trousers. I see it all the time. They leave their mommies, and immediately look for another woman to take control and care for them. Yes Honey this, Yes Honey that, Whatever you want Honey. Gag!!!
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In Chicago, I was asked by Cathway Pacific to show a onward ticket from Thailand.
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Only old Americans know anything about WW2, because they fought in one of the theaters, watched movie newsreels, read newspapers and listened to the radio during that era. Much of what they were told was myths, lies and exaggerations. There's a reason why WW2 documents have been sealed for 100 years. To give the allied war criminals time to die off. Today's generation of Americans don't care about WW2 anymore then they care about what is really going on at home and abroad. What they hear during 15 seconds of news watching as they are running out the door to work is enough for them. Many American kids believe, the U.S and Germany fought against Russia. Good luck with enlightening the Thai.
Pattaya punch-up: Ex-US soldier seeks answers as Thai man delivers unexpected blow
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Thai guy must have hated American freedoms!