r/nottheonion • u/novagridd • 8h ago

Thailand's Prostitution Patrol on High Alert as 5,000 US Sailors Drop Ship After 200 Days at Sea

https://www.fashiontimes.co.uk/pattaya-police-intensify-prostitution-patrols-us-navy-visit-1763395
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u/SirDarwin_Fingerbang 4h ago

Accepted racism

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u/Neuchacho 4h ago

Nah, just basic economic balancing to prevent inflation related to stronger currency spending so actual residents can afford to live.

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u/SirDarwin_Fingerbang 4h ago

They give a different price based on race, correct?

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u/Neuchacho 4h ago edited 4h ago

No, dumb shit. It's based on being a local/resident. The white guy who moves to Thailand and has their residency card can get the Thai price just the same.

Speaking Thai and not being a dick would probably get any shopkeep to give the Thai price even without being an actual resident.

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u/SirDarwin_Fingerbang 4h ago

Not my experience at all having lived in a low income country for several years as a white Westerner, even while speaking the local language. Every purchase ends up in a debate and a struggle. Treatment and pricing is according to race - this is racism, albeit less harmful than other types. It's OK to call it what it is.

And no need to be so hostile. I hope your day improves from here.