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**casinobonyanes** · 09-21-2006, 08:00 AM

HI

why is it that many new members come here with a set agenda
and their own perceptions of Thailand. and don't really care what others think. both pro and con.

the average foreigner is not even aware Thailand exist.

the average foreign tourist comes here for sun, beach, culture, and because it is cheap.

only a small vocal minority come to Thailand for the sex trade.

Not trying to get too much into the "other" discussion (if you know what I mean), but my guess is that a large, rather than small, number of vocal tourists come to Thailand specifically for the vices. It is a huge industry, and unfortunately one of the first stereotypes many have about Thailand (why do you think I get all those stupid comments from people whenever I say that I am going to Thailand).

09-21-2006, 08:00 AM	#44
casinobonyanes Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 472 Senior Member	HI why is it that many new members come here with a set agenda and their own perceptions of Thailand. and don't really care what others think. both pro and con. the average foreigner is not even aware Thailand exist. the average foreign tourist comes here for sun, beach, culture, and because it is cheap. only a small vocal minority come to Thailand for the sex trade. Not trying to get too much into the "other" discussion (if you know what I mean), but my guess is that a large, rather than small, number of vocal tourists come to Thailand specifically for the vices. It is a huge industry, and unfortunately one of the first stereotypes many have about Thailand (why do you think I get all those stupid comments from people whenever I say that I am going to Thailand).
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