Don't Describe Crims as 'Grey Chinese', It Stigmatizes Us All, Says Ambassador

Don't describe crims as 'grey Chinese', it stigmatizes us all, says ambassador

The Chinese ambassador has asked Thais to refrain from using the term "grey Chinese" when referring to criminals, because it stigmatizes all Chinese and creates a negative perception, Tourism and Sports Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul said on Tuesday.

Tourism Minister passes on concerns of Chinese envoy to Thailand over coverage of ‘grey Chinese’

China has again warned Thailand that criticism of Chinese influence, crime networks and business activity is hurting tourism, as Beijing pushes back against the term… Read More › The post Tourism Minister passes on concerns of Chinese envoy to Thailand over coverage of ‘grey Chinese’ appeared first on Thai Examiner.

Thailand told to drop 'grey Chinese' label over stigma concerns

Thailand told to drop ‘grey Chinese’ label over stigma concernsLegacyChina’s ambassador to Thailand has asked Thai officials to stop using the term “grey Chinese” when referring to criminal suspects, saying the label stereotypes all Chinese nationals and has made some in China view Thailand as unwelcoming, Tourism and Sports Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul said on Tuesday. Surasak made the comments to reporters before attending the weekly Ca…

Chinese envoy concerned over ‘grey Chinese’ label, Thai minister says

BANGKOK — China’s ambassador to Thailand has expressed concern over the use of the term “grey Chinese,” saying it unfairly stereotypes Chinese people and has led some in China to perceive Thailand as unfriendly, Tourism and Sports Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul said on Tuesday. Speaking before a Cabinet meeting at Government House on 23 June, Surasak said he recently met with the Chinese ambassador, who raised the issue during their discuss…