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Home » Background » Street Vendors in Pattaya (Part 2)
Street Vendors in Pattaya (Part 2)
Last week, a posting described the approach to street vendors in the Pattaya municipality. Although the officials proudly claimed that their approach was successful, the reality turns out to be the opposite.
Both on the beach of Pattaya and at the tour buses, these vendors reappear as soon as the inspectors are out of sight. All kinds of items are offered for sale, from beach toys to clothing. Although some tourists bought items, some other vacationers were annoyed by the pushiness of the sellers. However, it remains prohibited to proceed in this way and in addition to confiscation of the goods, they can also face a fine of 2.000 Baht.
The Pattaya Municipality has asked tourism organizations and boat owners to warn tourists about the street vendors and ask them not to buy anything.
To what extent is this a case of civil disobedience or a struggle for daily existence? The government can prohibit or limit everything, but it offers no perspective for these people.
Source and photo: Pattaya Mail
I personally have never been TOO MUCH bothered by the hawkers on the beach. It's just part of it, right? I must admit that I have never experienced pushy peddlers who continue to sour if you don't want anything. If you speak to them and want to ask and look and try on for minutes, well, it makes sense that they really want to say something to you. (I would too. It's their bread.
Apparently peddling has reached the same level as prostitution in Thailand. There is no perspective for these groups? Sad to see this or are there still other options. Personally, I think that people should comply with the law and legal regulations, because they are there for a reason. Otherwise I would have joined a biker gang, like the 1% outlows. You know them the men on the big bikes, in those tough leather jackets with those cool texts and images on the back, which are already banned in some countries and who do everything that the law and god, just to name a few, , has forbidden. Strange that this is neither tolerated in Thailand, but who knows in the future. There is still hope. We will still be able to enjoy those peddlers, because people here are hard of learners.
Why do you compare street vendors who, in order to survive for next to nothing, offer their wares day and night with members of certain 'motorcycle gangs', which, incidentally, cannot all be lumped together. And your reference to prostitution is also irrelevant. Apparently you are very fond of laws and regulations, which is your right, but in practice a lot of rules are frustrating for the 'ordinary' citizen. Authorities often have a hand in promulgating laws that are particularly up their alley and also fill their pockets. What is actually against street vendors? I then hear the argument that they would not pay taxes. That may be true, but other Thais do not have to do that up to a certain income. (And many foreigners with a much higher income permanently residing in Thailand also try to avoid any form of tax payment). Moreover, the goods to be sold are purchased somewhere anyway, so tax/vad (VAT) is already calculated. I agree wholeheartedly with your last sentence, hopefully they are 'hard learners' and we can enjoy these street vendors for a long time to come, who show initiative to earn their daily plate of rice in an honest way!
I am a man of the law. It is important that we respect this, otherwise the end will be lost. I don't like tax avoiders either. I myself still pay a considerable amount to my beloved homeland. If only there were more people like me, the world would be a much better place.
That not wanting to join a 1% outlow biker gang applies to me and not to those peddlers. I would advise against it, because the word outlow (outside the law) and at least 1% says enough if you hide behind it. Google the way members of these clubs want to be addressed or approached and their way of dealing with non-motorcycle members. This group has nothing to do with the law and does what it wants, so there is a line to be drawn in that regard. There are gradations, but in fact it is basically wet. Every member of such a club conforms to this policy. The peddlers are at most annoyingly present at the most, but often I don't mind that much. I will not deny that there is sometimes a double standard among authorities, nor that earning your money in an honest way is to be applauded. But not complying with the law and displaying honest behavior, how does that relate. It does seem to contradict.
Prayut wants minimums to sign up for courses, I read yesterday on Thailand blog. Perhaps something for these people Mr Prayut?