UK Tourists in Danger

The British Foreign Office released press report about the dangers facing UK travelers abroad. The diplomats titled the campaign Know Before You Go to counter British behaviour while on holiday. Let’s face it, the Teabags like to drink and drink a lot, which leads them into situations threatening life. limb, and liberty to themselves and anyone around them.

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Over 1300 Limeys were arrested in the States last year. Mostly for drunk and disorderly, the standard operating procedure for single white UK males on vacation. Thailand is more forgiving of public nuisiances and only jailed slightly over 200 UK ciitzens as guests of the Thai penal system.

Usual charges; drugs, drunkeness, assault, and too many tattoos.

You can take the hooligan out of the football stadium, but a budget air ticket can’t make him behave like Prince Charles at the Horse Guards parade ie a snob.

Unsurprisingly Spain, France, Germany, and the USA, the top UK destinations, win msot of the Gold, silver, and Bronze medals Triathalon for arrrests, deaths, and lost passports (mostly flogged to Al-Quada operatives in order to finance the holiday-makers’ extended beer drinking), however Thailand with a mere 300,000 vacationers scores the bronze in deaths.

Judging from the Brits in Pattaya I’d have to surmise that these fatalities result from excessive drinking, driving after excessive drinking, drugs and excessive drinking, fighting after excessive drinking, and doing Viagra after excessive drinking.

There are exceptions

Supposedly an English man had gone to the Full Moon party and dropped LSD with an Ecstasy pill. The only threat was dehydration, however the LSD made the lights of Koh Samui seem so close, he attempted a swim to his hotel. The distance proved too far and he started to drown. Fishermen rescued the Brit and bought him back to shore. 

In shore the placed him under a coconut tree and went to look for a doctor. When they returned he was dead. A coconut had dropped from its lofty perch and sent him to heaven.

I’ve heard that story every year since coming to Thailand.

The version change the sex of the deceased but never the nationalities. Myths are more believable when supported by fact. the Brits like to get fucked up and so do my countrymen, howeever the teeabgs can ahndle their alcohol, while my fellow Yanks freak out about the ice and then hyperventilate to death.

Fear.

That’s what kills Americans.

And McDonalds.

BRITISH ABROAD REPORT (FCO)
 
Lost Passports
The facts
• Spain has the highest number of reported lost or stolen passports at 6,078 in this period. As the country most visited by British nationals (13,795.000) this is unsurprising. However, in comparison, France – the second most popular country at 10,984,000 visitors – had only 713 reported lost or stolen passports

FCO advice on passports:
• Before you travel, make two photocopies of the page with your details on. Leave one with friends or family at home and take one with you when you travel – this will assist a speedier turnaround if your passport is lost or stolen
• Take the number of the British Embassy that will be nearest to you (find out which it is on the FCO travel pages or telephone 0845 850 2829).
• Once abroad, keep your passport in a safe place (e.g. hotel safe). If you need to carry ID when you’re out and about, use a photocopy
• If you lose your passport or it is stolen, report the loss immediately to the nearest local police station and obtain a police report before contacting the nearest Embassy. Have your photocopy handy.

Arrests
The facts
• Spain had the highest number of arrests (1,549 in the period), closely followed by the USA (1,368) which had less than half the number of British visitors during the same period (7,000,000)
• Greece is the sixth most popular country to visit but had the fourth highest number of arrests at 226

FCO advice to prevent unwittingly getting into problems with the law abroad:
• Before you travel, check out the local laws and customs of your destination – what might be perfectly appropriate behaviour or dress in one country might be completely different in another – for example, wearing camouflage clothing is illegal in some Caribbean Countries; and some nasal sprays widely used in the UK are illegal in Japan. Travel guide books and tour operators are good sources of information or check out the FCO travel pages which contain the latest travel information by country
• Be aware of what you can and can’t bring home. Customs departments throughout the world confiscate illegal souvenirs, and in the UK you could face a criminal prosecution and fines. You can get more information on bringing back meat, animal products or plants from the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. Visit the FCO travel pages or phone 08459 335577 for more details
• Many arrests are due to behaviour caused by excessive drinking. Know your limit and try not to drink more than you usually would at home
• Avoid areas where you might be unwittingly caught up in trouble eg rallies, marches or protests
Hospitalisations
The facts
• Greece had the highest number of hospitalisations with 955 reported cases, followed by Spain (601) and then France (210)
• The five locations where injuries are most likely to occur are as follows: roads, beaches, hotels, remote locations and ski slopes
• Failing to purchase travel insurance can cost a lot more than you think. If you suffer a broken leg in Europe it can cost you up to £4,000, while an air ambulance from the USA can cost up to £35,000. Even a simple bout of gastro-enteritis and an overnight stay in hospital in the Mediterranean will set you back at least £600
• Some insurance policies exclude injury or death through acts of terrorism or nature; accidents caused through drinking alcohol or engaging in dangerous sports; or problems arising from a previous illness that you have not declared to the insurer. Make sure you check with your insurer

FCO advice to prevent illness or injury whilst on holiday:
• Make sure that all your vaccinations are up to date and find out about any other suggested medical advice by visiting your health-care provider. Follow this advice and be aware of possible health risks during your trip – visit the department of health website for more info via www.fco.gov.uk/travel.
• Always stick to local health & safety guidelines, such as sticking within your level of experience on ski slopes and not diving into water of unknown depth
• If you’re going to be driving, familiarise yourself with the rules of the road, the condition of the road and whether the general style of driving is different to the UK – and if you’re hiring a car always do so from a reputable company and ensure you wear a helmet if driving a moped or motorbike
• Check with your airline that you can carry any medication you are taking in hand luggage and pack enough supplies. You should keep your medication in its original packaging and take any prescription documents with you. Check with the nearest embassy of the country you are going to (which may be based in London or another European city) that your medication will be legal in that country and find out whether you will need to take a doctor’s letter with you
• Purchase full travel insurance. Anyone travelling within the European Economic Area or Switzerland should also get a free European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) which entitles you to some reduced or free emergency care – but you will still need travel insurance. You can apply for an EHIC with the department of health on-line via the FCO travel pages
• Make sure your insurance is up to date, valid for the entire trip and covers everyone who is travelling. Check exactly what is covered, for example, cover for all the activities you want to do, including any dangerous sports, all your luggage and equipment, personal injury as a result of terrorist activity, and legal costs.

Deaths
The facts
• Spain experienced the highest number of British deaths during this period (1,325) followed by France (376) and then Germany (284)

FCO advice around death abroad:
• Ensure all members of your party have declared all medical conditions to their travel insurer – if an uninsured person dies whilst abroad any treatment they have received and their repatriation to the UK will not be covered
• All deaths must be registered in the country in which the death occurs. If a person in your party dies, whatever the circumstances, report the incident to the local authorities immediately
• There is no obligation to contact the British Consul/Embassy but they can offer support and practical advice at this distressing time

Rapes
The facts
• Greece had the highest number of rapes (48) followed by Spain (41) and then Turkey (38)

FCO advice to help prevent yourself becoming a victim of rape and sexual assault whilst abroad :
• Try and avoid walking alone, particularly at night – stick to well lit areas in safe neighbourhoods
• Always tell someone where you are going and when you expect to return
• Make sure you know the address and phone number of where you are staying and how to get back
• Be aware that drugs are sometimes used in rape. They are normally colourless and tasteless, and can make you virtually unconscious and defenceless. Once someone has added drugs to your drink, you will not normally be able to detect them. Be aware that rape drugs can also work in non-alcoholic drinks
• Nominate someone to watch your drinks, especially if you are leaving the group you are with, for example to go to the toilet
• If you are going to drink alcohol, know your limit. Don’t drink so much that you are not in control of what you’re doing. Alcohol is the most frequently used drug in drug-assisted rape
• Never accept drinks from or share drinks with strangers or from anyone you do not completely trust
• Be sure to observe the customs of your destination in terms of appropriate dress and behaviour, particularly if you are in a non-western country – follow the lead of the local women if you’re unsure

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