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SergeiY, on 2010-12-04 08:07:58, said:

Take it easy! Talk about being insecure.  It is more ironic than anything, however making statements about the policies in Thailand are not racist unless they suggest that it is due to a genetic flaw of some kind which it is not.  Counterfeit products are common in most developing countries, not just in Thailand. That being said, most developing countries realize it would be ridiculous to blame other countries for counterfeiting their goods while they themselves are guilty of the same. Hypocrisy?  Not that other countires aren't hypocritical but dire pane al pane e vino al vino, call a spade a spade.

Having worked for multinationals in Thailand and the US, I can say without a doubt racism is more prevalent in Thailand than in corporate America.  If anyone makes a racist remark at the workplace in the US it is grounds for termination, however in Thailand, there is almost no consequence for being openly racist except to their superiors.

I don't know your ethnic background, however you seriously need to acquire a clue and a life, unless of course you work for the TAT or equivalent, in which case you just need an education.

Tokay, on 2010-10-15 03:46:52, said:

Yes the US and some other countries offer cash rewards to arrest their citizens accused of pedophilia abroad, which is probably why there are so many cases involving farangs.  It is good to see that the Thais are starting to arrest their own citizens as well without the cash incentive.

beerchang, on 2010-10-14 18:15:05, said:

He is probably referring to the fact that it is a common misconception that foreigners are responsible for creating demand in the sex-trade and pedophilia, when according to findings by the World Health Organization(WHO) it is actually locals who are responsible for the majority of the demand.  This is true in most developing countries not just in Asia, however mostly in Asia.  Sorry if the truth hurts.  If your angry about it take it up with the WHO don't shoot the messenger.

Rucharee, on 2010-06-14 14:15:58, said:

Looks like Farang have already moved on to one of your more reasonable neighbors.  Arrogant people like you give Thais a bad name.  Let's hope more and more Farang move on and prices become more fitting to the 3rd world country that it is.  Then it will be a reasonable tourist destination again.

International tourist arrivals (2009)
1  France 74.2 million
2  United States  54.9 million
3  Spain 52.2 million
4  China 50.9 million
5  Italy 43.2 million
6  United Kingdom 28.0 million  
7  Turkey 25.5 million
8  Germany 24.2 million
9  Malaysia 23.6 million
10  Mexico  21.5 million

Wait until 2010 results are in.  This is a win win situation for everyone.  Less Farang coming, makes you happy.  Prices dropping makes things easier for those of us still here.  Keep up the good work is what I say

Mintman, on 2010-06-13 14:45:09, said:

More than 2/3 of Thailand's GDP depends on exports, so you are correct Thailand does not depend on expats.  It does however depend on foreigners, remember 1997?