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    Suvarnabhumi hates "Dang Dao".

    By da_gateman, Created on: 11/04/2010, Last updated on: 04/05/2015

    » On the way to HCMC today, and officer at Suvarnabhumi claimed that I slammed my documents in his face, which is why he kept cursing at me. He taunted me by refusing to stamp my passport, and was picking on every small detail. I was standing on the yellow square and where the black footprint was,...

    • Calicojack commented : So far I have not met a rude official in any situation yet. Perhaps I am lucky, or looking so blissfully ignorant and innocent that they all take heart? I should perhaps add that I'm here as a tourist and not a Dang Dao.

    • Nysse commented : try to seem a bit simple with officials, smile a lot and nod...

    • escpncanuk commented : s could be expected. 2) That officials could be grouchy or even rude. 3) That a simple greeting of "Sawadi Khrap" would be a polite thing to say. 4) That my responses should be simple and clear, and when prompted as to my intentions, I should be clear and state " I hope to be a guest in the Kingdom of Thailand." I can see how some people might have had some problems. I am glad that I have not (yet at least).

    • plakapong commented : ently and usually address the officials in "polite" Thai, Garoona, Krap Khun Mok. Krap, Krap etc. I know its a boring job, but its a cushy job for a Thai. I hope they remember the old adage,"you never get a second chance to make good impression".

    • surinfarm commented : very badly by the immigration official. I made a small mistake on my entry card and the guy was outraged. I kept my cool even though this rude person treated me in a most disrespectful manner. I felt he was egging me on to start a fight.. I had just been to the Thai Consulate in Laos and was also treated in a disrespectful manner by a staff member there too. Land of Smiles? Don't think so. Just for the record, I am not a drunk or slob. I always am polite and well mannered. The treatment by Thai Officials is shocking.[/quote:2awi9uuu] The general character traits that can be displayed by those whom find themselves in a role of officialdom, quasi-officialdom, and authority {wannabe or not} stems from a natural class insecurity - most distinctly manifest from a social order the derives from traditional class order and hierarchy. It's a feel good factor.

    • gk10002000 commented : I admit I rarely see the officials at BKK airport smiling much. But I think they have a tedious and un-rewarding job so I don't expect them to be jolly jolly types. The only time I had any significant dealing with immigration officials was last year when I made a mini-van visa run to Poi Pet. I had a one day overstay. The officials were very friendly. The senior lady had the police book and gave me the reciept after I paid the 500 baht. The young girl clerk was very pleasant and we chatted about what I do in america. I am an engineer so when I say "Wiswagon" (pardon my phonetics" they seem to like that.

    • SMercer commented : e question about whether some officials might single out 'dang dao' for special treatment as opposed to foreign non-residents visiting Thailand? Perhaps, even as a resident, you must always be aware you are a 'foreigner' in some people's eyes. I think it is probably the same attitude in many countries. In Australia, where I come from, Asian or African residents can sometimes cop an earful from ignorant officials. But whatever the circumstances, disrespectful behaviour from officials is unprofessional and unhelpful. Calm and bored indifference to everyone, regardless of race or residency, is a better attitude! I usually travel with my wife who takes care of my Thai immigration and visa details with officials. I sometimes get things wrong and often hear the phrase 'Thais must always help Thais' while the problem is being sorted. Maybe this is something us foreigners will always be excluded from.

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    Muse, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 10/04/2010

    » Almost every movie lover knows the Oscar-winning film Schindler's List, which simplifies the true story of Oskar Schindler, the German industrialist and member of the Nazi party who saved the lives of more than 1,000 Jews by hiring them in his factories during World War II. Lists changed throughout the wartime. Yet, the official one is dated April 18, 1945, three weeks before the German army surrendered. Three copies are being kept in museums in Jerusalem, Washington D.C., and in Orange Country, New York. The only copy in private hands is now for sale for $2.2 million (71.4 million baht).

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    Bangkok Post FORUM RULES

    By modsquad, Created on: 09/04/2010, Last updated on: 09/04/2010

    » To become a member of the Bangkok Post forum you clicked on the ‘I agree to these terms’. - Your Posts You will not publish posts that simply agree with other posters and make statements such as these: “I agree”. “ Great post”. “Today, Airport Link is developed to suit for supporting...

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    Turkish Airlines met with the giant British football team

    By prnews, Created on: 08/04/2010, Last updated on: 08/04/2010

    » [img:2kbx9h7k]http://www.bangkokpost.com/ads/prnews/010410_001.jpg[/img:2kbx9h7k] [img:2kbx9h7k]http://www.bangkokpost.com/ads/prnews/010410_002.jpg[/img:2kbx9h7k] Turkish Airlines met with the giant British football team Manchester United at Old Trafford Manchester...

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