Pokemon Go in Thailand
Pokémon Go, the mobile app that has become a global phenomenon, is now also available to download from Google Play and the iOS App Store for users in Thailand.
The app, which first launched in Australia, New Zealand and the United States on July 6, has now also taken Thailand by storm, and numerous news pages and social media are popping up stories, rumors and warnings about playing this game.
What is Pokémon Go?
You shouldn't ask me that question, because I'm not an expert and I don't play games on my computer. What I now know about it is that it is a game where you go hunting for Pokémon figures via that app. Seems simple, but it certainly isn't. The whole world seems to be going wild for it and Thailand is not lagging behind. If you want to know more about this game, check out the Dutch website en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pok%C3%A9mon_GO
Warnings
As fun and exciting as the hunt for Pokémon may be, after a short time it is apparently already necessary to point out the dangers of playing. Some examples:
- Traffic (especially in urban areas) is recommended to be extra wary of pedestrians. Players of the Pokémon game have to constantly stare at their screen so as not to miss the figure, which can suddenly appear. Under Thai traffic law, you are guilty if you hit a pedestrian, even if that pedestrian is acting irresponsibly.
- You are warned not to play the game while walking on sidewalks. Not only does it bother other people, but the sidewalks in Thailand are usually not wide and not always well maintained. An accident just happened!
- Temples urge Pokémon players not to play the game inside the temple gate. It disturbs the peace and the meditating monks.
- The authorities want the game to be played only in demarcated zones, as is already the case in Japan.
- The police warns motorists that playing the game in the car while driving can lead to high fines.
- Schools prohibit playing, as far as they are able, because it is at the expense of regular education.
- Lawyers and employers warn all employees that playing Pokémon Go while working is grounds for summary dismissal.
- Finally, there is a warning about a high Internet bill, because the game is addictive.
Reader question: Are you already playing Pokémon Go or are you just sticking to a game of Solitaire or Scrabble?
Pokemon hunting is good for getting the youth moving worldwide. I wonder if the young people in Thailand will now run past me when I walk down the street.
Moderator: The message is about Thailand not about the Netherlands.
I try out every new game.. such as Pokemon (I'm level 19 for the connoisseurs) downloaded in NL of the week, try if it also works in Thailand with NL version.... if you've played it for a while, the urge to play goes after some time, cut down anyway … how about the possibility to hatch an egg by actually walking 2 or 5 or 10 km ?? Good for the condition hhhh….you really have to walk or cycle very slowly you can't cheat it by driving the car
World game !!!
Piet
Shouldn't you be happy. They are already calling on motorbikes and in the car and since the Thai can't drive (because that's just the way it is) then playing this game will only make the situation on the road worse, with all the consequences that come with it .
Although my comment has nothing to do with Thailand, the whole pokemon thing somehow reminds me of the movie “outbreak”.
Playing Pokemon at work instant dismissal but watching Facebook all day not what nonsense it is but a game will pass by itself