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Can I complain about blocked pavements in Thailand and will anyone listen?
Apr 23, 2021
5 years ago
Hugh ********
ORIGINAL POSTERCan you complain to anyone about pavements being blocked? Would they listen?
Just outside my village (new settlement on the outskirts of BKK) the only strip of pavement I have has flower shops along it and a couple of restaurants, no buses or trains. I cant drive due to injuries
The shops treat it like their property (like everywhere. Blocking the pavement with their goods,
Not only can I no longer go to any of the shops without a car and parking on a specific point but I cant go anywhere!
I always thought pavements served a good purpose but maybe I was wrong
Pavement power!!!
My only little bit of freedom has been taken away from me 😭
Just outside my village (new settlement on the outskirts of BKK) the only strip of pavement I have has flower shops along it and a couple of restaurants, no buses or trains. I cant drive due to injuries
The shops treat it like their property (like everywhere. Blocking the pavement with their goods,
Not only can I no longer go to any of the shops without a car and parking on a specific point but I cant go anywhere!
I always thought pavements served a good purpose but maybe I was wrong
Pavement power!!!
My only little bit of freedom has been taken away from me 😭
TLDR : Answer Summary
The original poster expresses frustration over blocked pavements in their village near Bangkok, obstructed by local businesses, which hinders their mobility due to a disability. Responses indicate that complaining may not lead to change as local authorities often don't prioritize such issues unless in tourist areas. Many comments reflect a lack of sympathy for the original poster, pointing to cultural differences and a general disregard for pedestrian spaces in Thailand. Suggestions vary from seeking local assistance to adapting to the circumstances instead of expecting structural changes.
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Hugh ********
ORIGINAL POSTERThank you people, given me some ideas to try.
Dont worry about the angry comments, they wernt welcome in their hometowns and now they try tell Thais whose welcome here
It upsets them more if you just ignore the attention they are craving
I'm not bothered by it, I feel sorry for them if anything✌
Dont worry about the angry comments, they wernt welcome in their hometowns and now they try tell Thais whose welcome here
It upsets them more if you just ignore the attention they are craving
I'm not bothered by it, I feel sorry for them if anything✌
Hugh ********
ORIGINAL POSTERThey are the same people who only ever comment on gogo bars, the only way they could ever get laid 😂
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Braulio *********
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Hugh ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Braulio ********
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Phill ******
if you have a thai misses , get her to make a complaint to the local amphor /council . nobody is going to take your complaint seriously, they will from a thai tho .
Brendan *****
In the past I had to get drunk and go through many social interaction to gain the experiences required to sit and write comedy. Now, I visit Facebook immigrant (cough expat lol) groups. Where I find a never ending stream of people to take the p!$$ out of. Thank you sir for this gem "pavement power"
Phill ******
@Brendan ****
, thats fukin gold .Reply to
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Mike ********
Good luck with this problem,
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000 to 1 isn’t good odds ......John ********
Try village head
Barry ********
What is football got to do with payments being blocked in Thailand you’re a bunch of foul mouth football hooligans
Thomas *********
@Barry *******
come on. I'm a nice family man. Some of these comments are very funny. I do believe there are 2 types of expats one is cultural and the second is budget. Those with real money and those live month to month. When I decided to come the first thing I done was planning financial. I knew a 60 I would need a 2 million USD pension pot. Anything less would lead to financial destruction in years going forward. People say money is not important. I'm afraid their's no stimulus cheques in Thailand. That why people like me love this country. Phill ******
@Thomas *****************
, you hit the nail right on the head . truth , right there buddy .Barry ********
@Thomas *****************
same same I try to have a piece of both my quotes is when in Rome be as much Roman as you can Reply to
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William ************
Peter Weedall , you seem egressive and someone that’s best avoided.
Just saying!
Just saying!
Niclas ***********
Honestly if you go with a car or motorbike they will move. This is my experience from the south parts. If that doesn't hold true in BK I don't know. Else try to make friends with local police? Bring fruit to share.
Martin **********
If that's your only problem you are well of. Hello from Isaan.
Oliver ********
Mostly only peasants and white aliens do much walking on the streets of Bangkok. Don't expect this to become a focus for city planners anytime soon. If you enjoy urban walking, move to any city in Western Europe where you will find well-maintained footpaths, a more comfortable climate, and less-cancerous air.
เอ็ดเวิร์ด *******
Obviously, you have never been to Seoul
Oliver ********
@Edward *******
what's the relevance of south korea?Reply to
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Janin ******
What kind of people are you? He just asked a question, if you can’t give an answer just ignore it! Who knows what a problem he has? So he can not complain or has to go back.. but if you guys can complain about the girls, the alcohol or the bars than it’s fine but why can’t he say something that is bothering him. By the way it’s a common problem, while there is a law that there has to place for pedestrians and also motorcycles are forbidden on the pavement.
Hugh ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Janin *****
thank you, sensible responses are out there.People angry because it doesnt relate to gogo girls
Steve **********
@Janin *****
It appears only a problem for farangs. Thais accept understand and smile. It's their country.Ruth *******
@Janin *****
personally, I’m really tired of the complaints about the girls (especially), the alcohol and the bars too. They don’t see their own behavior. They just love to attack.Steve **********
@Janin *****
TIT. Laws and reality are 2 different things.Reply to
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Susan *****************
Think that most of the posts on here are very rude and insensitive......some are downright nasty.....
Susan *****************
Thanks,,,,thats why Im getting out of this group x
Susan *****************
Disgusting racist group....and I have lived here for 20 years.....and very happy but this group...no thank you....
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Bob ********
Susan
We have a saying back home..."It's nice to be nice".
@Carol *********
Amazing! I was just thinking the exact same thing myself. Why is it that so many "Farangs" are so angry on these type of forums. I was a member of a different popular forum in Thailand and was constantly astonished at the anger displayed daily in replies to many of the posts. The lack of compassion, manners and understanding (to people they don't even know) stood out miles. I can only assume that is their "nature" and in all sincerity, I truly feel sorry for them, whatever happened to have instilled this frame of mind in them, probably slowly over many many years,that to them it is perfectly normal behaviour.We have a saying back home..."It's nice to be nice".
Thomas *********
@Robert *******
I do understand where your coming from you do get a lot of people making poor comments. I would point out that the author is also being disrespectful of the village elders that right so are scared to death of this virus. The reason why most of us come and live here is the chilled out way of life. My Thai wife and 3 year old daughter live by the sea in Rayong. We could not live in the jungle because the lack of high quality schools and I love beach sea life. I do find all expats do is complain its not the same in their county. I'm really sorry but it you don't like where you live. Go back to your own country and moan. We are farang and the Thai's don't care for sad face and empty pockets. Reply to
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Steve **********
Its Thai way. Wasnt until 10 or so years ago, banks flooded population with car financing. Recall Sukumvit sidewalks covered with shops. Its Thai way.
Why always farang try to ' make more convenient " FOR THEM. ?
Adapt or go back.
Why always farang try to ' make more convenient " FOR THEM. ?
Adapt or go back.
Lawrance **********
If things are in your way - be very apologetic when moving them - apologies for needing to pass, they appreciate respect from anyone, it will get you the response needed. Frustrating to some but to disregard this culture is at your own peril. Just saying.
Steve **********
@Lawrance *********
Trier words never spoken.Reply to
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Laurence **********
Yep ,complain to Buddha
Thomas *********
You need to relocate back to where you come from amigo.
Welcome to Thailand and SE Asia
If you want to moan book an appointment with the Pope.
Welcome to Thailand and SE Asia
If you want to moan book an appointment with the Pope.
Rudolph ***********
@Thomas *****************
you got that right. People always complain, bit hard and moan. Respect the country, beliefs, culture, religion. People complain, they need to go back to their homeland. Thanks Thomas.Thomas *********
@Rudolph **********
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Hugh ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Thomas *****************
england mate and if you know your history the Pope is like satan to us lolPaul ***********
@Hugh *******
the pope is the devil 💯Reply to
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Peter *********
@Thomas *****************
told him the same mate but he doesn't like that lolReply to
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Alan *********
Most pavements in Thailand not very safe to walk on , better and safer walking on the road.
Jim *******
@Alan ********
less chance of being hit by a motorcycle in the road!Reply to
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Paul ***********
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Hugh ********
ORIGINAL POSTERYeah some of these comments 🙄
I wasnt trying to take over the country fml
I was asking, that's all
But if we are to make an issue of it then many thai families struggle with this issue, if looking after thai people is the only thing that's important than that makes this important too
Many thai people struggle moving around anywhere with this issue, access for thai families especially the older really struggle and have to live in isolation,
Dont get so offended by constructive criticism
I wasnt trying to take over the country fml
I was asking, that's all
But if we are to make an issue of it then many thai families struggle with this issue, if looking after thai people is the only thing that's important than that makes this important too
Many thai people struggle moving around anywhere with this issue, access for thai families especially the older really struggle and have to live in isolation,
Dont get so offended by constructive criticism
Hugh ********
ORIGINAL POSTERJust ignore him, hes just craving attention
Siegert ********
@Hugh *******
amen. Michael ********
@Hugh *******
yes Mother in law is in a wheel chair its very unfriendly. My friend in Phuket had Personal mobility thing though and just used on the roadsBarry ********
@Hugh *******
your right they have lawsGo and see the head man of the village he might help you he has the power (he wont tell you to go back to blighty)
Ethel ********
@Barry *******
*you'reBarry ********
@Ethel *******
????????Ethel ********
@Barry *******
yes pumpkin?Hugh ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Ethel *******
well done mate 👏 life will be better now for the analEthel ********
@Hugh *******
not your mate fuckt@rdHugh ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Ethel *******
ohhh 😭😭😭 ohh wait I dont care lol Ethel ********
@Hugh *******
you whiney farang . I will drive you to the airport broNick *******
@Ethel *******
And we are not ur mate. So F---k off foolReply to
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Michel *************
@Hugh *******
some of these guys are limited... Forgive them 😂Nick *******
@Hugh *******
yes ur rite mate. U just saved me 5 mins of making a reply to some of these idiots on here. 😁Nick *******
Shame u support Man U though 🤣🤣
Hugh ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Nick ******
Reading Fc are my local team, if that's better 😂Royals!! For the first half the season, second half is worth forgetting about
Nick *******
@Hugh *******
yes prob same as my team Spurs. Just hope maybe we beat Man City Cup Final sunday. 🤪Reply to
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Hugh ********
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Simon **********
Is this a joke?
Joe ********
Why do they need pavements they don’t walk anywhere!
Oliver ********
@Joe *******
Exactly. Even if the pavements were perfect it would be mad to walk around on the streets with the hot temperature, humidity, cancerous air, rabid dogs, and motor vehicles that have a tendency to veer off the roads at high speeds. Most Thais get this. It took me a year or so to understand myself.Joe ********
@Oliver *******
all true. If they want to walk they do it round a big lake or something in the evening hence why there always heavingReply to
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Dominic ************
If you don’t like it your in the wrong country 😂
Sunny *****
Gordon *********
I have seen police tell bars to move sines of the payment in nonkia
George ********
@Gordon ********
Sines?Gordon *********
@George *******
need school teachers in bankockNick *******
@Gordon ********
do u actually live in Thailand? BANGKOK 😉Gordon *********
@Nick ******
lived in patong had bars there and one in kata now live in NokiaGeorge ********
@Gordon ********
apparently they did in Dalkieith as wellReply to
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Rachanee *************
could we have the exact location cause I wanted to open up a stall
Karim ***************
Come on dude, you didn’t move to Thailand for the pavements or easy accessibility. I understand you’re disabled but you chose to live here, knowing there are hardly any usable pavements, ramps etc. You I’ll have to use your initiative and work out a solution or a fix. That’s what a thai would do...
Hugh ********
ORIGINAL POSTERKarim ***************
@Hugh *******
I get it. This is a personal struggle you hve to overcome for your love. There is a solution, you just have to work it out. The solution might be to complain and get the stalls removed... But this is Thailand. Go 20 metres down the road and that pavement will be blocked. It will drive you mad if you don’t deal with it in a reasonable way. Also want to note, if you piss off the business owner and he commands respect in the local area, you may have more problems then necessary.Reply to
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Max *********
Pavements are a luxury in Thailand
Chris *********
@Max ********
They exist for everyone but pedestriansReply to
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แมทธิว **************
It’s unlikely to change until people put community before themselves or at least have law they respect at the moment the mindset is to take as much space as possible regardless if they own it or not hence so many land disputes in the kingdom.
Steve **********
Pavement? You have pavement?
Andy ********
@Steve *********
555 that was my thought too. Reply to
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Av **********
Next u will want the electrical lines to be strung up properly.
Av **********
@Rogerio *****
omg that is horrible that has happened and great that someone put a sign! Yeah growing up in thailand it became normal so when i moved overseas i was very confused about how neat they wereRogerio ******
@Av *********
It was in the news a couple weeks ago how one electrical wire (I assume short circuited) was touching the railing for the pedestrian bridge to cross a road. The way they fixed it? they posted a sign/picture saying danger don't touch... oh lordy.(to be fair, maybe it was a good samaritan who had no authority to fix the wires and put the sign up to help others)
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Kool *******
If it is NOT a tourist area, there is no concern by authorities. You can file a formal complaint with the police, but it will go nowhere, and in the long run could do you more damage. Most Thais in the same circumstance walk on the side of the street.
Steve *********
@Kool ******
not if they are disabled.Kool *******
@Steve ********
not what? In areas with the sidewalks blocked I see everyone use the side of the street to walk down, or ride their vehicles they use because they are handicapped. Steve *********
@Kool ******
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John *****
This is how it works in TH
Peter *********
Go back England if you want to moan and complain you are in there country now if not like it pack up and go back blighty
Seán *******
English still want to take over the world and they couldn't run a bath😂 unless they stolen it full.
Peter *********
@Jonny *********
mentally challenged you lolHugh ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Peter ********
happy saint George's day mate 🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴❤❤❤❤❤❤
Hugh ********
ORIGINAL POSTERIts only place where
@Peter ********
can get sucked off at great expense, so hes in love 😅Peter *********
@Hugh *******
zoom zoom off in you Zimmer lol keep moaning lad keep you happy no suckky suckky lolReply to
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Hugh ********
ORIGINAL POSTERI was asking, not trying to take over the country, nothing wrong with some constructive criticism. They can listen or not, up to them
Why have we got an anti foreigner on a foreigners page 😂
Why have we got an anti foreigner on a foreigners page 😂
Ross ******
@Hugh *******
cuz he was a muppet back home and now he laps up the false smile bs they feed him here Reply to
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Robin **********
@Peter ********
given your English NOT the smartest answer... You'd say that if it were your daughter that had the same problem... Go live in another town or city or country? Sorting This sort of stuff makes a better society...Ross ******
@Robin *********
his 1 of those expats that had nothing back home now thinks his a king here.Can only see Thailand through rose tinted glasses.
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@Peter ********
muppet Peter *********
@Ross *****
you must be English as well lol idiotHugh ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Peter ********
maybe you're just a racist matePeter *********
@Hugh *******
far from a racist have a boy to a thai wife just enjoy life Thailand 🇹🇭aRobin **********
@Peter ********
So what EXACTLY are you saying? Thailand has no respect of empathy for the disabled and England does Peter *********
@Robin *********
take it anyway you think you want to understand itRoss ******
@Peter ********
guessing your a dumb fcking yank then Peter *********
@Ross *****
no English just fed up English people come over hear and moan and groan forget England respect the thai way of life is differentJonny **********
@Peter ********
"Thai way of life"? So every Thai wakes up and thinks *You know what, I think I'm going to block a pavement today, why the fuck not*Hugh ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Jonny *********
dont question mate, hes the king of the thai way lol Peter *********
@Jonny *********
don't be a dick head all your life moron 🙄Ross ******
@Peter ********
shame they don't do the same in our country aswell.I'm guessing you didn't have the same respect for your own country either.
It's not about respecting Thai way it's about common sense.
They talk as though they want to be a first world country yet do nothing to improve.
Maybe if thier own people had moaned abit more they would be a more modern nation.
It takes moaning and making your government accountable for thier actions to make change.
Peter *********
@Ross *****
just hate moaning bastards full stop ✋Robin **********
@Peter ********
And your not 'moaning' ? Peter *********
@Ross *****
yawn yawn knob headRoss ******
Peter *********
@Ross *****
get a life bud lolReply to
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Wayne ******
@Peter ********
moronRobin **********
Thoughtfulness over money is not an endearing factor of life in Thailand..
Peter *********
@Wayne *****
thought it another English man lol idiotReply to
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แมทธิว **************
@Peter ********
I bet you don’t say that to the immigrants in the UK. Hugh ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@แมทธิว *************
amen, god bless you, it's the english that bend their will in england lolPeter *********
@แมทธิว *************
they not go back government give them money wish they would go back Steve *******
@Peter ********
The government only give money to immigrants if they're entitled to it just like anyone else in the UK.Peter *********
@Steve ******
get real knob headAndrew *******
@Peter ********
why you writing in broken english 🤣🤣🤣🤣Peter *********
@Andrew ******
thai way lolRobin **********
@Peter ********
But let's be more clear 'moaning'. Is giving it a positive.. youve been abusive.. sexist aggressive and just all over every trait that gives westerner's a bad name in thailand..Peter *********
@Robin *********
get realJamie ******
@Peter ********
Tinglish. Nice 👍Reply to
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Jeremy *****
So much self entitlement... Must be farang
Steve *******
I guess you're a newbie to Thailand. Good luck complaining.
Michael ********
Your local orbortor
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