Heard that there was an immigration police raid on Feb. 11th at KBA, one of the kiting schools along the beach.
Anyone got some news?
Is it common that the immigration police gets active in Hua Hin?
Immigration Police Raid @ Kite Shop ...
Barry - was told it's the immigration guys.barrys wrote:Are you sure it was the immigration police?
The tourist have been raiding businesses for the last couple of weeks, especially those under farang management ............
Regarding your info, are they causing legitimate problems, i.e. no good farang paperwork, or they're just causing stress for the usual reasons?
Afraid I can't be any more specific than that I walked the beach to Khao Takiab today and passed about 4 or 5 kiteboarding places.
Have to say that some of them had flags/advertising flying on the beach, but there didn't seem to be any boards out, or ant activity at all, on a fairly windy day - this was around 10.30am.
I wasn't really paying attention though.
Have to say that some of them had flags/advertising flying on the beach, but there didn't seem to be any boards out, or ant activity at all, on a fairly windy day - this was around 10.30am.
I wasn't really paying attention though.
There was a "raid" alright, but it seems that the kite shop in question had all their papers and work permits in order. It looks like a tip off from a disgruntled customer/competitor or something. Anyway, business as usual today at the same kite shop. I heard there was an apology after it was found everything was in order.
This month the wind doesn't pick up strong enough until after 1pm usually so you'll not likely see much kiting in the morning....
This month the wind doesn't pick up strong enough until after 1pm usually so you'll not likely see much kiting in the morning....
Exactly, it's a showing off of the worst kind.charlesh wrote:As someone who strolls along the Tao Takiab past Suanson regularly I am surprised that some "kiters" spend so much time plying their skills in close proximity to swimmers!
I gather BB chak waoing is a given right for Thai males in particular!
I avoid kiting there, there are beautiful beaches more south without disturbing anyone.
They're all waiting for the first major accident - which we all hope will never arrive - at the schools.
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Khao kalok and a long pranburi beach seems to be many kite boarding schools advertising lessons etc, ideal place to learn in quiet, open beach.
look at youtube etc and the statistics about people killed and injured doing and observing kite boarding.
would not like one of those boards hitting me at 60km/h or more.
at least hua hin does not have the noisy jet ski's yet blasting up and down the beach like cha am.
look at youtube etc and the statistics about people killed and injured doing and observing kite boarding.
would not like one of those boards hitting me at 60km/h or more.
at least hua hin does not have the noisy jet ski's yet blasting up and down the beach like cha am.
Walked the beach again this morning and there was a brigade of track-suited police going down it in a black SUV with "City Law Enforcement Officer" or some such words on the vehicle and their attire.
They were stopping at all the kiteboarding places and seemed to be having a "quiet word". It looked like the businesses were being told to move their signs back and maybe take the flags down.
I did notice also that signs were being also moved back for massage places and the deck chairs, so it didn't seem to be directed solely against the kiteboarding schools.
They were stopping at all the kiteboarding places and seemed to be having a "quiet word". It looked like the businesses were being told to move their signs back and maybe take the flags down.
I did notice also that signs were being also moved back for massage places and the deck chairs, so it didn't seem to be directed solely against the kiteboarding schools.
It is not just confined to Hua Hin
I am in Khon Kaen at the moment and it appears several farang operated businesses have been raided by Bangkok police checking licences and work permits
OK there are no Kiteboarding businesses here for obvious reasons but nevertheless raids are being conducted.
KK has always been a little more laid back than other farang spots. No passport required to check into a hotel. No compulsory crash helmets being enforced. Now, I have noticed police checking hotels for farang residents and the owners being informed that passport and/or ID details are to be kept
This appears to be a national purge. Tea money aside I think the clamp down is influenced by a high level political mandate.
Roll on the 27th when all will be revealed.
Might need my ark sooner rather than later in 2012
I am in Khon Kaen at the moment and it appears several farang operated businesses have been raided by Bangkok police checking licences and work permits
OK there are no Kiteboarding businesses here for obvious reasons but nevertheless raids are being conducted.
KK has always been a little more laid back than other farang spots. No passport required to check into a hotel. No compulsory crash helmets being enforced. Now, I have noticed police checking hotels for farang residents and the owners being informed that passport and/or ID details are to be kept
This appears to be a national purge. Tea money aside I think the clamp down is influenced by a high level political mandate.
Roll on the 27th when all will be revealed.
Might need my ark sooner rather than later in 2012
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It’s none of my business what people say and think of me. I am what I am and do what I do. I expect nothing and accept everything. It makes life so much easier.