I used to cut through the park from Imperial Hotel to the BTS or Emporium every day for a long time and the park law man would follow me every time, hoping I would commit a hienious litter crime, I never did and in the end it became a joke and we ended up on good chatting terms.
Strange, Kind Of Funny But Not?
Started by aussiejosh, 2009-02-12 11:08
#27
Dakhar
Platinum Member Posted 2009-02-15 03:18:31
Same thing happened to me a few years ago and I only had a couple of hundred Baht on me. After a bit of discussion they told me to pick up litter for 20 minutes, which I did, and then they let me go on my way with a cheery smile and a wave. Did you have a work permit for that? #28
UncleFrank
Senior Member Posted 2009-02-15 08:12:06
These BMA Police are stalking foreigners all day long and making some serious money. They exploit the littering laws and are out to ruin a tourists holiday.
Tourist beware! If they see a smoker they follow close behind or radio ahead to their partners until the tourist throws the but down on the filthy sidewalk. Bam, 2000 Baht! I estimate each officer is bring in about 6000baht per hour. Maybe more. There are dozens of these "police' all over town! Of course, conveniently, the trash bins have been removed. Funny thing is, I've seen the Police flicking their buts into the Soi. The BMA Police are also responsible for diverting donations to the poor. They own the sidewalks and place Cambodian Beggars all over the place, turning a stroll into a street of horrors. Passers by think they are helping the poor but most of the money goes into the pockets of these organized criminals. Poor/hungry Thais are not allowed to go beg for a meal. Don't believe me? Place a few beggars out there some morning and the BMA Police will immediately chase them away. Disgusting. #29
wjmark
Senior Member Posted 2009-02-15 08:39:26
they told me to pick up litter for 20 minutes, which I did Did you have a work permit for that? 
#30
UncleFrank
Senior Member Posted 2009-02-15 09:37:09
Same thing happened to me a few years ago and I only had a couple of hundred Baht on me. After a bit of discussion they told me to pick up litter for 20 minutes, which I did, and then they let me go on my way with a cheery smile and a wave. Thai Police exploiting/humiliating tourists for personal amusement and profit That's nice. #31
SnakeBite
Senior Member Posted 2009-02-15 09:59:06
Just tell your friend to pinch off the fire and shove the butt of his ciggy in his pocket. They can't get you for littering this way as I've been stopped twice and then pulled the butt end out of my pocket and showed them, no problem.
#32
njpski
Senior Member Posted 2009-02-19 09:19:44
Same thing happened to me a few years ago and I only had a couple of hundred Baht on me. After a bit of discussion they told me to pick up litter for 20 minutes, which I did, and then they let me go on my way with a cheery smile and a wave. A thousand baht or a thousand butts sounds a reasonable penalty I am really over seeing cigarette butts littering the world  - in sand at the beach, in the grass in parks, on footpaths everywhere.Smokers get away with littering far too much - not content with ruining the quality of the air I breathe  , they make mess everywhere they go.I am going to start carrying a can of room deodorant and spray it near anyone (not the really big ugly ex-wrestlers!) whose smoke I can smell - see if they like that, it seems fair to me!!! My funeral arrangements will be posted here shortly, I think 
#33
NewLifeNY
Senior Member Posted 2009-02-19 10:00:11
Thais are the worst litterers around. I have never seen a country filled with more garbage. Go to India.... #34
Beacher
Senior Member Posted 2009-02-19 10:00:52
Sound like a case of Dumb and Dumber here.
The "butt-flicker" is dumb (and definitely inconsiderate) to litter without regard or respect for Thais and their country, and the security guard is dumber for thinking that their "pseudo-cop" job entitles them to collect fine OUTSIDE the park. #35
Beacher
Senior Member Posted 2009-02-19 10:02:51
Same thing happened to me a few years ago and I only had a couple of hundred Baht on me. After a bit of discussion they told me to pick up litter for 20 minutes, which I did, and then they let me go on my way with a cheery smile and a wave. A thousand baht or a thousand butts sounds a reasonable penalty I am really over seeing cigarette butts littering the world - in sand at the beach, in the grass in parks, on footpaths everywhere.Smokers get away with littering far too much - not content with ruining the quality of the air I breathe , they make mess everywhere they go.I am going to start carrying a can of room deodorant and spray it near anyone (not the really big ugly ex-wrestlers!) whose smoke I can smell - see if they like that, it seems fair to me!!! My funeral arrangements will be posted here shortly, I think #36
aussiejosh
Senior Member Posted 2009-02-19 10:03:29
Same thing happened to me a few years ago and I only had a couple of hundred Baht on me. After a bit of discussion they told me to pick up litter for 20 minutes, which I did, and then they let me go on my way with a cheery smile and a wave. A thousand baht or a thousand butts sounds a reasonable penalty I am really over seeing cigarette butts littering the world - in sand at the beach, in the grass in parks, on footpaths everywhere.Smokers get away with littering far too much - not content with ruining the quality of the air I breathe , they make mess everywhere they go.I am going to start carrying a can of room deodorant and spray it near anyone (not the really big ugly ex-wrestlers!) whose smoke I can smell - see if they like that, it seems fair to me!!! My funeral arrangements will be posted here shortly, I think Dude look in a klong... And its not the wrestlers you have to be worried about, its just plain westerners, they are so aggressive... 
#37
Beacher
Senior Member Posted 2009-02-19 10:06:31
Same thing happened to me a few years ago and I only had a couple of hundred Baht on me. After a bit of discussion they told me to pick up litter for 20 minutes, which I did, and then they let me go on my way with a cheery smile and a wave. A thousand baht or a thousand butts sounds a reasonable penalty I am really over seeing cigarette butts littering the world - in sand at the beach, in the grass in parks, on footpaths everywhere.Smokers get away with littering far too much - not content with ruining the quality of the air I breathe , they make mess everywhere they go.I am going to start carrying a can of room deodorant and spray it near anyone (not the really big ugly ex-wrestlers!) whose smoke I can smell - see if they like that, it seems fair to me!!! My funeral arrangements will be posted here shortly, I think Smoking isn't allowed in buildings anymore, so if smokers are ruining the quality of the air you breath, you must be running over to them outside and sticking your face in front of them when they exhale. I suppose that looks rather strange. Also, be careful with your can of room deodorant -- I've known some smallish people who could likely give you a sound trashing. #38
slackula
gruntled Posted 2009-02-19 13:16:17
Same thing happened to me a few years ago and I only had a couple of hundred Baht on me. After a bit of discussion they told me to pick up litter for 20 minutes, which I did, and then they let me go on my way with a cheery smile and a wave. Thai Police exploiting/humiliating tourists for personal amusement and profit That's nice. Well to be fair I did break a law and didn't have the cash on me to pay the fine so a compromise was reached; face saved by them and I learned my lesson. Seems fair enough to me. #39
polecat
Hallowed member Posted 2009-02-19 13:58:07
You should come over to Soi Nana, I flick butts there every night and no one complains. Well, not much
#40
Thanh-BKK
Super Member Posted 2009-02-19 21:14:33
Hi
 Best is still if they scam outright.... like attempted once with me. One of those approached me in front of MBK (on the BTS platform/walkway) and gently directed me to a desk they had there. I thought first it's some kind of tourist thing or passport check or whatever so i went with him. Once there he showed me a laminated paper mentioning said littering law and said i have to pay the fine for throwing my cigarette butt. I hadn't thrown any because i don't smoke! This however didn't impress the guy the slightest bit, after all he "had seen me throwing it". I offered him to search my pockets for any cigarettes or lighters (bad idea i realized later because i DO carry a lighter) which he refused - "maybe it your last one", he had the nerve to say. He then continued that i have to pay 1,000 Baht (seeing i wasn't going to pay 2,000) right now or they must make a report and "put me into the computer". And to put a bit of force behind that he waved his colleague over who, obviously, was a withnes (how to spell this stupid word???) who had ALSO seen me throwing that cigarette butt. Again i am a NON-SMOKER. In the end i was let off, wasted almost 20 minutes there and was told firmly "don't do it again, throwing trash is illegal". Bunch of morons and scammers. Best regards..... Thanh #41
khunandy
Senior Member Posted 2009-02-19 21:25:59
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Smokers deserve everything they get and more. [/quote] Oh spare me you F**king moron!!!! #42
tw25rw
Platinum Member Posted 2009-02-19 21:55:24
Oh spare me you F**king moron!!!! Typical antisocial smoker. You might want to reacquaint yourself with the rules on forum etiquette. |
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