jlaw666 Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 I have just seen a ad for this on T.V. a fly on the wall documentary following the tourist police. http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/commiss...5004688.article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigante7 Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 I have just seen a ad for this on T.V.a fly on the wall documentary following the tourist police. http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/commiss...5004688.article Looking forrward to it, my wife is really looking forward to it. Brigante7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britmaveric Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Mentions Howard.... wonder if that's Howard Miller? (Howard if reading please confirm or not) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorSucker Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Sounds interesting. Can someone in UK upload it to Piratebay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oberkommando Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Is this about the pretend Police? Another chance for them to big note themselves on TV as that's all I've ever seen them doing in real life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopDogger Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 It follows Howard, Louise and Tim, who help the police deal with holidaymakers unfamiliar with the country’s traditions, culture and rules. Situations range from drug busts to organised tourist scams, scorned lady-boys, violent brothel disputes, bar-room brawls, brutal murders, street robberies and sexual assaults. lol.. Sounds like a good advert for Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boater Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 seems interesting ..... another good view of thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boater Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 One featured story is that of a 19-year-old Cumbrian girl whose two-week holiday with her boyfriend turned into a two-and-a-half month stretch after she was caught in possession of cannabis at one of the infamous Full Moon parties in Koh Phangan. will they explain 'paying ' the police will let you off with the crime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdnvic Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Mentions Howard.... wonder if that's Howard Miller? (Howard if reading please confirm or not) He's got some media connections so it would make sense. (We are talking about the PDN Howard right?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hm1973 Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Yes, I am one of 3 main characters in the program (which is still being filmed by the way!). Finally people will see what we REALLY do, which is very different to the BS written on chat forums. It follows the Tourist Police around Thailand, but the main "action" comes from Pattaya. I actually think that the program is a great advert for Thailand (the crime side is nothing you wouldn't see in any other tourist city). The camera teams have gone around Thailand to show the UK audience the beauty of Thailand which is a big part of the series. It is filmed in a very "funky" way as it is on a channel which targets young guys. I have seen rough cuts of the show and it looks good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new2bangkok Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 (edited) Howard, when can we expect the first episode to be broadcasted? Edited August 23, 2009 by new2bangkok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsun240Z Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Is this about the pretend Police?Another chance for them to big note themselves on TV as that's all I've ever seen them doing in real life. Yeah, they are a joke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdnvic Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Yes, I am one of 3 main characters in the program (which is still being filmed by the way!).Finally people will see what we REALLY do, which is very different to the BS written on chat forums. It follows the Tourist Police around Thailand, but the main "action" comes from Pattaya. I actually think that the program is a great advert for Thailand (the crime side is nothing you wouldn't see in any other tourist city). The camera teams have gone around Thailand to show the UK audience the beauty of Thailand which is a big part of the series. It is filmed in a very "funky" way as it is on a channel which targets young guys. I have seen rough cuts of the show and it looks good. What other cities are in it, or do you know yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbojangles Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 What other cities are in it, or do you know yet? In the write up Vic, it says "The series is shot mainly on location in the popular tourist hotspots of Koh Samui, Phuket, Bangkok, Pattaya and Chang Mai." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gusman Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Yes, I am one of 3 main characters in the program (which is still being filmed by the way!).Finally people will see what we REALLY do, which is very different to the BS written on chat forums. It follows the Tourist Police around Thailand, but the main "action" comes from Pattaya. I actually think that the program is a great advert for Thailand (the crime side is nothing you wouldn't see in any other tourist city). The camera teams have gone around Thailand to show the UK audience the beauty of Thailand which is a big part of the series. It is filmed in a very "funky" way as it is on a channel which targets young guys. I have seen rough cuts of the show and it looks good. Im not sure if ANY programme that shows people being locked up in Thailand is good for tourism ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost in LOS Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Yes, I am one of 3 main characters in the program (which is still being filmed by the way!).Finally people will see what we REALLY do, which is very different to the BS written on chat forums. It follows the Tourist Police around Thailand, but the main "action" comes from Pattaya. I actually think that the program is a great advert for Thailand (the crime side is nothing you wouldn't see in any other tourist city). The camera teams have gone around Thailand to show the UK audience the beauty of Thailand which is a big part of the series. It is filmed in a very "funky" way as it is on a channel which targets young guys. I have seen rough cuts of the show and it looks good. might be a good show but your comment to see what we really do is ludicrous. you will be good boys when you know the camera is rolling. lets have someone follow you with a camera without your knowledge and see if we get the same movie. I seem to remember a guy sitting on a stool filming you and "oh boy" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hm1973 Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Howard, when can we expect the first episode to be broadcasted? First episode is on Monday 7th September at 10pm (UK Time) on Bravo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunAussie52 Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Is this about the pretend Police?Another chance for them to big note themselves on TV as that's all I've ever seen them doing in real life. Then maybe you would like to volunteer and show us all, how it should be done!!! (ex volunteer from Udon Thani) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John9470 Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Is this about the pretend Police?Another chance for them to big note themselves on TV as that's all I've ever seen them doing in real life. Then maybe you would like to volunteer and show us all, how it should be done!!! (ex volunteer from Udon Thani) This is going the wrong way! I agree with the pretend Police comment......is'nt it funny that you being an ex volunteer should follow a different route! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hm1973 Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Is this about the pretend Police?Another chance for them to big note themselves on TV as that's all I've ever seen them doing in real life. Then maybe you would like to volunteer and show us all, how it should be done!!! (ex volunteer from Udon Thani) I doubt he would even get through the Police checks and interview process Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunAussie52 Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Is this about the pretend Police?Another chance for them to big note themselves on TV as that's all I've ever seen them doing in real life. Then maybe you would like to volunteer and show us all, how it should be done!!! (ex volunteer from Udon Thani) I doubt he would even get through the Police checks and interview process I totally agree!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunAussie52 Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Is this about the pretend Police?Another chance for them to big note themselves on TV as that's all I've ever seen them doing in real life. Then maybe you would like to volunteer and show us all, how it should be done!!! (ex volunteer from Udon Thani) This is going the wrong way! I agree with the pretend Police comment......is'nt it funny that you being an ex volunteer should follow a different route! Strange....I do not find it funny.......!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlYaz Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 (edited) Yes, I am one of 3 main characters in the program (which is still being filmed by the way!).Finally people will see what we REALLY do, which is very different to the BS written on chat forums. It follows the Tourist Police around Thailand, but the main "action" comes from Pattaya. might be a good show but your comment to see what we really do is ludicrous. you will be good boys when you know the camera is rolling. lets have someone follow you with a camera without your knowledge and see if we get the same movie. I seem to remember a guy sitting on a stool filming you and "oh boy" Big Trouble for Tourists in Thailand http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbFAqKpGV8M Edited August 23, 2009 by CarlYaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britmaveric Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 (edited) Hmmm TV can be a bit over the top with the truth (depends how they edit it)... I just hope they don't pull a fast one because it might be quite embarrassing for thailand. Edited August 23, 2009 by britmaveric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geriatrickid Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 I do not know why this series would be considered "bad for Thailand"? Reading the promo description; Situations range from drug busts to organised tourist scams, scorned lady-boys, violent brothel disputes, bar-room brawls, brutal murders, street robberies and sexual assaults. Seems to me it will be providing some much needed exposure to the farangs that go to Thailand and that cause grief, trouble and encourage crime. It should be entertaining along the lies of Borat. Maybe some people will be shown to be the slime that they are and instead of going back home and blaming the Thais for their problems, the truth will come out that they did it all by themselves. Is the FOX series "Cops" bad for the USA? I don't think too many people watching "Cops" vacation in trailer parks, or crack houses etc. When I watch the best police chases from Australia where the coppers catch a drunk driver that has blown through intersections and lights at high speed, I don't think any less of Australia. For sure all these series are nicely edited to cut out the part where the cops beat up handcuffed prisoners or are rude, but then they also don't usually show the part where the bad guys abuse the cops or where the cops have to deal with the lowest of the low that seem to be of subnormal intelligence. I'm looking forward to the series, but then I also like to read Mr. Miller's news stories for the humour it provides with its daily dose of middle eastern and Indian men waylaid by naughty kathoey hookers, or elderly europeans that behave like adolescents with raging hormones when their bargirl leaves them. Pattaya would make a great venue for a Thai version of Cops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigelandjan Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Howard, when can we expect the first episode to be broadcasted? First episode is on Monday 7th September at 10pm (UK Time) on Bravo. Good thats the day we go off on our holidays Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunAussie52 Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Hmmm TV can be a bit over the top with the truth (depends how they edit it)... I just hope they don't pull a fast one because it might be quite embarrassing for thailand. I see nothing wrong with that.Simply being observant,asking why he is filming in such manner.Question was unanswered!!!......Possibility,he was sent over to ask,by his Thai Sergeant......! We as volunteers receive very little training.acknowledged! Nothing will be achieved by this attempt to Tarnish a reasonably good reputation. Volunteers do much more than roaming the streets of Pattaya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cali4995 Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 are the volunteers wearing their black paramilitary outfits with attached riot gear in the TV spot? they should be wearing polo shirts and shorts, sorry, but they bring all the negative impressions down upon themselves don't they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunAussie52 Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 (edited) are the volunteers wearing their black paramilitary outfits with attached riot gear in the TV spot? they shouldbe wearing polo shirts and shorts, sorry, but they bring all the negative impressions down upon themselves don't they? I cannot believe your ignorance.......the uniform design is different in many provinces,we have no say in the design,yet in many cases,we pay for all our equipment.In Udon,the uniform has changed a number of times.I did not see any "riot gear". Volunteers are allowed to carry a retractable truncheon,handcuffs.....and that is it.They have no powers of arrest,must accompany a Thai Tourist Police officer when on duty.Any intervention on behalf of volunteers,would require a a please assist from a serving officer. May i suggest you tag along and see what abuse you cop from some drunken tourists.To far gone to care. Paramilitary outfits..........rubbish!!!! Seems to me your stirring the pot!!!!!! Edited August 23, 2009 by Udonfarang52 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cali4995 Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 you admit you have no powers of arrest but yet you carry a truncheon and handcuffs? for what? i don't doubt many of you are noble-minded and have your heart in the right place about this but unfortunately this type of volunteering often attracts exactly the wrong kind of people who get ah......confused about what their actual role is when in uniform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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