GoodThaiGirl

for the long term solution we will leave our fingers lodged firmly in our ears until the complaints go away...

what the hell is going on yingluk was hauled over the coals for trying to give the rice farmers a good deal and we get a situation like this 650 thousand tons of rice unfit for human consumption who do we haul over the coals for this debacle this is just incredible an absolute bloody shambles .

we are the worlds hub of band aids..we can cover anything up until the heat goes away..then its all trotters back to the trough..yaaaaay.

in the end its all about us corperate profit..not joe public lets get real..mrs clinton the us version of yingluk

spouse of eu citizen only has to show his/her passport a marriage cert showing its up to date confirmation by the ministry in bangkok..a letter by the eu citizen stating that he/she wishes to travel to x country within the eu zone with non eea spouse 2004/38.eu/ i think is the code you quote about your rights to travel..correct me if im wrong ..

Not again......

Let's make history everyone.... First lady president...

Last tinme it was Let's make history everyone..... First BLAVCK president.

Look how that turned out.

Probably the world's most racist elections based on skin colour and nothing to do with competency or ability. Now you will get more of the same, based on 'making history' and nothing else.

Turned out pretty good in my oppinion

Although Obama has proved to be disappointing, he's been a massive improvement on his predecessor!

a hotdog would be am improvement ...

but people on here keep saying the rice scheme made all the farmers rich..so im sure they will be fine until the rains arrive..putting something away for a rainy day..

the us has more faces than medusa had snakes...hypocrites...

greeks leaving will not happen merkel and her corrupt friends will do anything to keep the idea going for a bit longer..goldman sachs..ring any bells people..it would be a blessing in disguise to leave they will be fine in the end..hope its the uk next to leave..if greece goes..but the parasite cameron wants in at all costs..

Actually, you're wrong.

The egg came first. Dinosaurs laid eggs. Birds are descendants of dinosaurs.

Sorry, back on topic.

I disagree that a 14 year old western student knows less maths and science than the average Thai teacher.

i only learnt the chicken thing from watching qi with stephen fry i trust his answer...mmm but what about the first dino then did eggs just appear one day and the first dino was born....so you agree that a western child knows more then.young sir...

ours is only outside [in the dark] maybe 2hrs.at most but the odour from his sweatting atracts them,so as he lays on a blanket in the same place we bought

2 electric mossy killers[floresant light] and put them near him.

that put paid to the little tw-ts.

bought at macro 530bht.each.

i have to empty them every month or two and yes they do work.

Dogs sweating thats a new one on me mb !

dogs do sweat through there paws...i know the one about thats why they pant so much because they have no sweat glands....paws is the answer..and nose

Who do you all think you are? You move to a country and expect them to change everything because you said so?? The arrogance of Westerners(in general) is baffling! The Thai educational system is preparing Thai children to survive in Thai society. The majority of Thai kids will be unaffected by Thailand's entry into ASEAN. There will never be any freedom of movement between these countries other than for tourism.The movement of labour will be highly restricted, as it should be. Thailand has almost full employment and little or no welfare state. The education system here is not trying to prepare students to be statesmen or women.Its giving them the tools to be successful...in Thailand! And it des exactly what it sayd on the tin...

Westerners need to realise that this is not Europe of the US. Things are different here.That doesn't mean that things are bad. Look at how happy Thai people are. Compare that to people from Nanny states in Europe who are miserable and do nothing but complain and pay their taxes and bills. Look at the respect that Thai people have for elders.Look at how they take care of their families.. Look at the positives instead of attempting to impose Western ideas and values upon the world. The most evil race of people to ever walk the Earth were White people! Realise this and open your narrow minded perceptions of Asian civilisation.

Okay, so let me understand this... You think it is good for Thailand and Thai-people that their education system way is behind most other countries? Do you think it is good that a large part of the population can not read and write? Is it good parenting to just accept a bad educational system, that gives your child no real options in life?

Yes, Thailand has a nearly full employment rate. And what does most of the jobs really consist of? Sitting on a chair sleeping or playing Candy Crush all day. Do you really think education is something unimportant in todays world? You sound like you believe education is something only White-persons value... Are you serious?

And by the way... Not all Thai people are happy. I know many Thai-people who are sad and frustrated, that they are forced to work shitty jobs for the rest of their life, because they never had access to a good educational system. Just because they smile when you pay them, does not mean they are happy.

nice post but.....there is no such thing as a shitty job..unless you work in a sewer..all jobs are equally important to me as they are all needed from the street cleaner..to the shelf filler ..both of whom we need to either eat or walk down roads that are not infested with rats...if everyone was a millionaire.who would do the street cleaning..chicken and egg like question..but anyone with a brain knows the answer is...chicken..

Khunpa: Everything you have said is very accurate, insightful, and well stated.

The bottom line is Thais don't take life seriously. Their major concern is what's for lunch.

Not entirely true.

Extra tuition is a big money spinner for those that can afford it, most cannot.

Education in state schools in Thailand is dire.

I do know, have worked for years trying, to no avail, to teach Thai teachers.

Thai teachers were taught by Thai teachers and there lies the problem, plus of course face and an inability to be open to change.

Add to that fifty plus children in a class is difficult unless you take the easy way of rote learning.

Grouping and assigning projects is not known by Thai teachers.

Rant over.

but mant teaching extra tuition are the same teachers in said classroom.its a money spinner for them only....fact...lets be honest a 14 year old from europe knows more than a teacher in thailand..

for a minute there i thought we were the only backward country in asia..feeling pretty smug now..

Good to see something positive coming out of the system. They should milk this for all it's worth and hopefully inspire others.

Thai education bashers; You can have a day off

it,s a fantastic story for these 2 students but dont forget out of how many,a young friend of mine yesterday finished university for her masters told she has already passed without before officially knowing..rather quick dont you think.no-one fails.thats why i had to go to london to get my masters in business management because a thai masters is not recognised...why could that be.. .thats not to take away from the achievement of these students though..

Just to be clear....some degrees are recognised overseas. My wife's MA from PSU is accepted in New Zealand. Had it been from, say Thaksin University, she may as well have stayed home and photoshopped a degree saying she had a PhD in unicorn husbandry for all that would be worth.

(And because some will be curious...Thaksin means Southern and has nothing to do with a notorious fugitive.)

some....but lets not get carried away..

Good to see something positive coming out of the system. They should milk this for all it's worth and hopefully inspire others.

Thai education bashers; You can have a day off

it,s a fantastic story for these 2 students but dont forget out of how many,a young friend of mine yesterday finished university for her masters told she has already passed without before officially knowing..rather quick dont you think.no-one fails.thats why i had to go to london to get my masters in business management because a thai masters is not recognised...why could that be.. .thats not to take away from the achievement of these students though..

on there way to the house they passed a dozen small children selling goodies to amused tourists ...they are an absolute joke the bib..

Why are so many Muslims headed for the UK. It can't be just for the spotted dick, can it?

all the freebies ..but mainly its the pub culture and bacon sandwiches hahahahahaha

Well UK and France were in there wanting the oil and helping to drive Gaddafi out so they should be prepared to accept the consequences.

mainly french but they are not lybians..they should put an exclusion zone around africa and keep them there..europe is so diluted you become a stranger in your own town..then they start demanding everything there own way..enough is enough..what about the europeans human rights

but it is unlikely the red-shirt movement will come to their rescue.

The red shirts have chosen to see if the junta can solve the country's problems.

Many posters on this forum keep saying the Red Shirts are wanting to start a revolution over Thaksin's 'mistreatment'. Which is true?

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Aside from the description of calling a Gun wielding General who seizes power "" A new sheriff in Town"" ( the laughter is appreciated)

Your very amusing post , seems to take on face value comments by a carefully worded RED spokesmen.

Do you really think they are going to say things like "" oh yea we are in talks with overseas agencies , and we plan to sit tight until a conviction against Yingluck ""

No they say this.

Why would you show your hand to thugs standing over you?

There is far more likely to be revolt than not.

The scrapping of minimum wage.....Jailing of their elected ex PM .....the Charter that effectively removes their chances of representation.....the silly obsession with Thaksin who successfully ran an economy they can't .

It's just a matter of setting a stage .....

But rather than perhaps the Reds doing the hard work .

The army ( mostly red shirt family members) will perhaps with the support of a few generals over throw the current status Quo to prevent a blood bath.

This Government seems to be testing the Thai people as Thaksin rightly said.

Time will tell.

Your sheriff may well get his high noon

As long as the economy heads south and International opinion questions the corruption and lack of freedoms , waiting is a well thought out plan....

What you think is reluctant commitment , could well be a case of "enough rope "

thaksin run a successful economy..your drunk..and trolling...do you even live here..i mean in the here and now......at best try an unbiased debate if your talking about a murdering corrupt fugative..is there a valid reason he wont return try to think before engaging your pinkies on your pc..

papa finds emu meat unpalatable.

Prefer bugs.

buy 2 not 1 if you insist on it..its cruel otherwise ..

Will the elephant be allowed in the house?

he,s already in.........

As for North America. Thaksin was a bit of an American puppet so in sure they'd let him in there too. Look after their buddies.

Do you have proof or are you just bursting with ignorance?

you must be working for haliburton ..stop trolling and grow up..

lazy and corrupt..does that answer the question for everyone..

Great news. The Mandela of the East will be back.

History will judge this man very favourably as being the stepping stone to a democracy that extends past the first principle called elections.

God Speed good man. Good speed.

Using violence and intimidation to disrupt an election and demanding an elected government step down for unspecified reforms to be made by unnamed people--is that your idea of a stepping stone to democracy?

Mandela spent decades in prison. If only that were true of Suthep.

yes demanding a murdering government step down ..im fine with that ..or were you fine with chalems terrorists killing protesters ..