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I have just seen a ad for this on T.V.
a fly on the wall documentary following the tourist police.
http://www.broadcast...5004688.article
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Big Trouble In Tourist Thailand
Started by jlaw666, 2009-08-23 05:15
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Brigante7
Senior Member Posted 2009-08-23 06:31:41
I have just seen a ad for this on T.V. a fly on the wall documentary following the tourist police. http://www.broadcast...5004688.article Looking forrward to it, my wife is really looking forward to it. Brigante7. #3
britmaveric
Defender of the Realm Posted 2009-08-23 09:09:18
Mentions Howard.... wonder if that's Howard Miller? (Howard if reading please confirm or not)
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PoorSucker
Expat Member™ Posted 2009-08-23 09:29:49
Sounds interesting.
Can someone in UK upload it to Piratebay? #5
Oberkommando
Super Member Posted 2009-08-23 12:42:32
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. #6
TopDogger
Super Member Posted 2009-08-23 12:50:18 Quote 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. 
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Boater
If Carlsberg did Thaivisa members.... Posted 2009-08-23 15:03:36
seems interesting ..... another good view of thailand
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Boater
If Carlsberg did Thaivisa members.... Posted 2009-08-23 15:07:19 Quote 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
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cdnvic
rebmeM ratS Posted 2009-08-23 15:11:45
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?) #10
hm1973
Senior Member Posted 2009-08-23 15:35:55
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. #11
new2bangkok
Advanced Member Posted 2009-08-23 17:33:44
Howard, when can we expect the first episode to be broadcasted?
Edited by new2bangkok, 2009-08-23 17:34:21. #12
Datsun240Z
One love, One Life, It's one need in the night. Posted 2009-08-23 17:47:37
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 
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cdnvic
rebmeM ratS Posted 2009-08-23 17:55:21
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? #14
mrbojangles
A SAXXY Member Posted 2009-08-23 18:14:16
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." #15
gusman
Newbie Posted 2009-08-23 18:30:08
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 ! #16
Lost in LOS
Super Member Posted 2009-08-23 18:41:32
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" #17
hm1973
Senior Member Posted 2009-08-23 19:07:33
Howard, when can we expect the first episode to be broadcasted? First episode is on Monday 7th September at 10pm (UK Time) on Bravo. #18
KhunAussie52
Senior Member Posted 2009-08-23 19:09:19
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) #19
John9470
Member Posted 2009-08-23 19:19:08
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!
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hm1973
Senior Member Posted 2009-08-23 19:19:43
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
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KhunAussie52
Senior Member Posted 2009-08-23 19:22:31
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 
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KhunAussie52
Senior Member Posted 2009-08-23 19:29:11
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.......!! #23
CarlYaz
Member Posted 2009-08-23 20:03:54
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 Edited by CarlYaz, 2009-08-23 20:10:55. #24
britmaveric
Defender of the Realm Posted 2009-08-23 20:15:52
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 by britmaveric, 2009-08-23 20:16:34. #25
geriatrickid
The consensus is that I am most excellent. Posted 2009-08-23 22:45:51
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. 
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