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Will foreigners be allowed to participate in the Bangkok marathon?
Bangkok MarathonForeigners in ThailandVisa RulesThailand ImmigrationExpat Community IssuesThailand COVID-19 PoliciesDiscriminationThai Culture
Aug 7, 2020
6 years ago
Garrett ***********
ORIGINAL POSTERIn case anyone in here was going to run the Bangkok marathon, that will be a no go.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The Bangkok marathon is now not allowing participation from foreigners, which has sparked discussions about the implications of such a decision on the expat community in Thailand. Many comments express frustration and anger regarding perceived discrimination and the treatment of foreigners. Some users argue about the broader implications of such policies on cultural and social dynamics in Thailand, while others discuss ongoing issues related to COVID-19 and government policies affecting the expat community.
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Terary **********
That's lame internet garbage.
Terary **********
And so what happened?
Narelle ************
nope its true. All the details are a short google away :D
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Linda ***********
Changed... old news as now accepting expat registration with some paperwork.
Ivan ************
Is this an image of a Facebook post?
Ivan ************
And there I was clicking on it like a boomer
Garrett ***********
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Yes I screenshotted it.Reply to
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Andy *******
As long as the Cha am bikini marathon is not in danger I am ok - great spectator sport 👀🔭 📸
Martin *********
I think they just don't want any forignners in the country.
Andy ***********
Approx 3,300 infected with covid to date of which 2,960 are Thai ... nonsense
Cerminara **************
Have your own race only expats
Cedrik *********
I understand that Article 27 of the Thai constitution says: “Unjust discrimination against a person on the grounds of differences in origin, race, language, sex, age, disability, physical or health condition, personal status, economic and social standing, religious belief, education, or political view which is not contrary to the provisions of the Constitution, or on any other grounds shall not be permitted.” I guess if pressed Thais would say their discrimination is justified 😂
Guus **********
And it's the new law from the general prayut he want to make a militair state off Thailand
For the king no problem he living in Germany
For the king no problem he living in Germany
Robert **********
@Cedrik ********
constitution does not apply to foreignersCedrik *********
@Robert *********
did you forget to put a smiley emoji or do you actually believe that.Robert **********
@Cedrik ********
actually doesn’t apply to Thais either, just a feel good thing Reply to
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David **********
The race that's only for one race.
Alexander **********
Hhhhhhhhhh
If it's foreigners experts still are foreigners.
If it's foreigners experts still are foreigners.
Chris ******
Ok - your country; your race; your rules ...at least have the courtesy to give the reason why foeigners aren't allowed to run...we're all ears and waiting
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There has not been a single case of C19 reported for over 2 months now. The only cases reported are returnees in Quarantine.Why then cant expats run?
The C19 card cant be played, so that cannot be the reason?
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John *********
As one of the 2 million expats, we will not forget your dual standards.
แมทธิว **************
Welcome to Thailand, I wonder if they will stop collecting our corporation tax and payroll taxes ? If you ever believed Thailand wanted you for anything other than money then you where wrong.
Chris ******
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I wish you were wrong but you're not 😀Reply to
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Brian *******
The government in the UK should learn the Thai way in how to treat foreigners
แมทธิว **************
@Brian ******
Britain hates its own people shit they put boat people from France in hotels and veterans on the streets Reply to
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Michael *********
"It's our RACE so of course must be our own decision."
Exclusivity of the kind that tips its hat to WASPy America.
Exclusivity of the kind that tips its hat to WASPy America.
Scott **********
what about bat eaters can they run?
Philip **********
This country is so F#%+£ up I wonder why I don’t hate it. I’d be super angry if I trained to run it. So GD racist it’s not even funny anymore. I think maybe Canada should treat all the Thai people living in Canada the same way for a day and see what the backlash would be. World headline news I bet. I’m guessing the rest of the world has no idea what’s really happening here to all the “dirty foreigners. With dual pricing and exclusions from events, restaurants, golf courses etc.
David **********
Very minor things to whinge about really.... First World problems.... That's not what real discrimination looks like.
Christopher *******
I am in Canada an I'm ashamed of how Canada doesn't protect its culture or traditions or its heritage.
It's a good thing that Thai people protect their country and their culture.
There are downsides to that but is a preferable alternative to cultural suicide.
It's a good thing that Thai people protect their country and their culture.
There are downsides to that but is a preferable alternative to cultural suicide.
Ivan ************
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agreed First Nations are treated terriblyReply to
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Tod *********
Feel better after that meaningless rant do you
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?Philip **********
Yes TY for asking
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Andy *********
Shameful
Michael *********
The very ‘Marathon’ that sometimes is 6km longer than anyone else’s 😂 sure world class marathon runners are disappointed.
Steve *******
Unless you have any Thai's in the group?
Nick ****
Well fuck em
Roy ***********
If Thai people are scared of foreigners who did not leave the country for at least 4 months, it is going to take a very long time for Thailand to open the borders.
Garrett ***********
ORIGINAL POSTERThomas 0 interest in ever going to Cambodia (aka little China).
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Yeah I'd put money on Vietnam opening before Thailand does. Reply to
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Sergejs *********
Mai Go
Lindsey **********
Omg 😮
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