racket Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 9 hours ago, webfact said: After all, said reps at the the meeting, are not 80% of Thais descended from the Chinese anyway in some way or another and aren't we all one big "happy family"? Tell that to an ordinary Thai to get smashed in the head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOTIRIOS Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 ...we fell for it for years....and the 'disarming smile'....and it cost us dearly.... ...now we don't get even side-ward glances....especially when word is out that we have already been cleaned out....555 ...if it's any consolation....the Chinese have absolutely learned from our mistakes.... ...and from recent horrific experiences of their own.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainman34014 Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 Over the last year we've met Chinese Tourists in several Resorts and places around the country and they can almost all speak English, something they have noticed that the Thai's don't, so i don't think they are bothered if Thai's can speak Mandarin and anyway it would be several decades wait for that, as most Thai's in the Tourist Industry need to grow a brain first ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydebolle Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 Well, after 30+ years of not managing alien languages like English to start with - give it another try with Mandarin. Assume that those quality tourists from the Red country in the North it might be possible, that they are more familiar with Taechiew, Hokkien or any other Chinese language. If all measures fail = there is always Article 44 ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Christmas13 Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 7 hours ago, Katipo said: Learn Chinese? Hmmm, after decades of promoting English language learning the country is still struggling with nearly the lowest competency in the region. Still, nothing wrong with a little bit of hopeless optimism I suppose ???? I must correct you I talk to many Chinese and they all speak perfect english not like Thais they can't speak a word of english and don't forget some speak Cantonese Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balo Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 Don't worry the next tour bus with Chinese are just around the corner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YogaVeg Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 8 minutes ago, White Christmas13 said: ... not like Thais they can't speak a word of english I have pleasant English conversations every day with Thais... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Christmas13 Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 3 minutes ago, YogaVeg said: I have pleasant English conversations every day with Thais... I don't want to argue with you but I lived in Thailand for many years and I could not find more than a couple who could speak English I am now talking to some Chinese girls and they English is perfect but I am not worried Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denim Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 8 hours ago, terminatorchiangmai said: Last month is was served by a Chinese girl in a known restaurant in Chiang Mai. She did not understand a word Thai or English. Did not know they could work freely in Thailand. Needles to say , i wont be going back to that place any more. Important people in high places have read your post and are seriously concerned. A crackdown against this sort of thing is coming. Unfortunately there are so many crackdowns currently happening that it might take some considerable time before you notice an improvement, if indeed you are still here to notice and are not yourself the victim of a crackdown beforehand. ???????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baansgr Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 Simple solution, start being nice to people, no dual pricing, no padding bills, no punching, stabbing or threatening tourists.....be good hosts...am pleased at last the goose is suffering, they deserve to loose tourists Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YogaVeg Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 11 minutes ago, Denim said: A crackdown against this sort of thing is coming. Unfortunately there are so many crackdowns currently happening that it might take some considerable time before you notice an improvement, if indeed you are still here to notice and are not yourself the victim of a crackdown beforehand. ???????? Coming next: a crackdown on crackdowns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanemax Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 1 minute ago, baansgr said: Simple solution, start being nice to people, no dual pricing, no padding bills, no punching, stabbing or threatening tourists.....be good hosts...am pleased at last the goose is suffering, they deserve to loose tourists Generally , they are treated quite well , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Christmas13 Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 8 minutes ago, Denim said: Important people in high places have read your post and are seriously concerned. A crackdown against this sort of thing is coming. Unfortunately there are so many crackdowns currently happening that it might take some considerable time before you notice an improvement, if indeed you are still here to notice and are not yourself the victim of a crackdown beforehand. ???????? so let me post this I know you all are crazy about Thai girls I will post 3 pictures of Chinese girls and you tell me how old they are Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberfarang Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 Nothing to do with the Chinese tourist boat tragedy. Chiang Mai has become boring. No decent nightlife, the centre of town is a complete dump and possible to visit all the so-called tourist attractions in under 3 days including rip off prices for foreigners and the hotels are expensive. The city lost it`s zest years ago. It`s become a last grazing ground for male elderly expats with not much else going for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denim Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 9 minutes ago, White Christmas13 said: so let me post this I know you all are crazy about Thai girls I will post 3 pictures of Chinese girls and you tell me how old they are You might be fooled be blokes dressed up as babes but most of us prefer the real thing...regardless of nationality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Christmas13 Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 1 minute ago, Denim said: You might be fooled be blokes dressed up as babes but most of us prefer the real thing...regardless of nationality. now I met most of them in real you just talking to your backside and I can assure you they are not blokes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denim Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 13 minutes ago, White Christmas13 said: now I met most of them in real you just talking to your backside and I can assure you they are not blokes Of course you did. We all believe you. As for talking backsides, I defer to your self proclaimed authority on such things. Amazing what they can do when you think about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SammyT Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 1 hour ago, White Christmas13 said: 1 hour ago, YogaVeg said: I have pleasant English conversations every day with Thais... I don't want to argue with you but I lived in Thailand for many years and I could not find more than a couple who could speak English I am now talking to some Chinese girls and they English is perfect but I am not worried Where did you live? I find it hard to practice my Thai in day-to-day life because most people want to speak English to me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SammyT Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 38 minutes ago, White Christmas13 said: now I met most of them in real you just talking to your backside and I can assure you they are not blokes I'm struggling to see what your point was of posting photos of three Chinese females and then saying "I've met them all" Are we back to high school and bragging about our conquests? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukKrueng Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 15 hours ago, Thailand said: But the current crackdown on "foreigners" in general is not the bes start. the "crackdown on foreigners" has nothing to do with legitimate tourists Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChakaKhan Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 8 hours ago, connda said: Why Chinese tourists have stopped coming to Chiang Mai in one picture. I nearly lost it when I saw this HUGE sign at tp gate..LOL....wonder who did the translation and esp WHAT those 2 girls are thinking....wish I was there to see them printing it out and assembling it at tp gate!!! Waiting for the loud promo trucks and blasting speakers or maybe a blimp--sky writing at doi shutep?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timendres Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 36 minutes ago, ChakaKhan said: I nearly lost it when I saw this HUGE sign at tp gate..LOL....wonder who did the translation and esp WHAT those 2 girls are thinking....wish I was there to see them printing it out and assembling it at tp gate!!! Waiting for the loud promo trucks and blasting speakers or maybe a blimp--sky writing at doi shutep?? I know, for myself, getting a photograph of that sign is reason enough to travel half way around the world! I so genuinely appreciate everything the Thai gov't is doing to make it a magical destination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moe666 Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 My friend in Chiang Mai sales hats and she says sales are picking up. I asked here more Chinese and she said yes. Sounds like Chinese tourism is moving up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEngBKK Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 Well.. For the last 10 Years famely size gone from 4-6 children down to 1-2 children. So I guess it is natural development... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terminatorchiangmai Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 10 hours ago, White Christmas13 said: so let me post this I know you all are crazy about Thai girls I will post 3 pictures of Chinese girls and you tell me how old they are They are all way to old!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SammyT Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 2 hours ago, terminatorchiangmai said: They are all way to old!! Top photo also has to be photoshopped. Look at the jawline etc. I do wonder if these lovely ladies that the poster is bragging about being man enough to have talked to, know that he is also posting their photo on TVF in some misguided attempt to prove his masculinity. I know most people probably wouldn't be that impressed with that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burma Bill Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 Great news! I hope they do not change the wording on the signs to "feed the birds, tuppence a bag" (Mary Poppins I believe) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YogaVeg Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 2 hours ago, SammyT said: I do wonder if these lovely ladies that the poster is bragging about being man enough to have talked to, know that he is also posting their photo on TVF in some misguided attempt to prove his masculinity. I know most people probably wouldn't be that impressed with that I bet they would be horrified to discover some falang they met once (if ever) is posting their pics online in a grade-school attempt to be relevant to an anonymous crowd. Pathetic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkokazy Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 Siberia has become a popular destination for Chinese tourists Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The manic Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 On 10/10/2018 at 7:06 AM, terminatorchiangmai said: Last month is was served by a Chinese girl in a known restaurant in Chiang Mai. She did not understand a word Thai or English. Did not know they could work freely in Thailand. Needles to say , i wont be going back to that place any more. I was at a hotel in CM. Nobody spoke Thai or English Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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