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Why in God's name should Norway support Israel? “There is an instant urge to stand up for people who are being displaced from their homes,” Ella Marie Haetta Isaksen, a Sami activist and artist widely known for her singing, tells Al Jazeera. https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2024/2/24/also-forced-from-our-homes-the-norwegian-sami-and-the-palestinian-cause

Indeed, wouldn't quite sound the same - "release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel without trial". Palestinians are lesser beings and should not complain about being locked up and getting their land stolen.

This biased article fails to mention why the Palestinians are in Jail.

Exactly. I understand the Israelis here defending Israel, but how can the Yanks here support what their government is doing?

50+-year old Scottish ones!

Living here most of my life, I now don't like shaking hands. Had reverse culture shock last year in Scotland, women I hardly knew or just me wanted to kiss me.

In the tapestry of Thailand, there exists a thread of farang who resist assimilation into the fabric of their adopted homeland. They dwell in enclaves of familiarity, clinging to the echoes of their native tongue, traditions, and beliefs, while the rhythms of the new land swirl around them, unnoticed. These immigrants, bound by nostalgia and the comfort of the known, traverse the streets of their new country with a sense of detachment, cocooned in the safety of their own communities. Their journey becomes a delicate dance between preserving their identity and embracing the unfamiliar, a balance often tipped towards the former. Yet, in their isolation, they unwittingly erect barriers between themselves and the rich tapestry of experiences, opportunities, and diversity that their new home offers. Their reluctance to integrate, while rooted in the longing for familiarity, serves as a poignant reminder of the complexities inherent in the human experience of migration.

Ah, nice to know it's not just me, thanks George.

Is it just me? Takes about 15 seconds__ every time.

Totally agree. Korea, China no interest.

In the convenience stores.

Not sure the relevance of your wife's job. Thais like the Korean soaps and terrible Pop music. I met Korean on the golf course last week, very unfriendly. My caddy said none of the caddies like them.

What country are you from? I'd bet it's a hellava lot easier for you to come here than Thais to go there. Thai immigration has very lax requirements, despite many Westerners bypassing requirements by bribing rogue Immigration officers.

Indeed. Israeli Jews are only thinking of the short term gain of land and not the long lasting consequences of their Genocide.

Erm, Gazans are grappling just a tad more🤔

Of course, most Jews are compassionate, loving people. It is the fundamentalist few in Israel that have to be ousted. Also, there are a few in the US.

This whole charade will not end well for Israel and Jews worldwide, especially if the USA continue to have their name of the bombs that are killing tens of thousands of innocent people, mostly of whom are kids and women.

This article overlooks crucial aspects of the situation and places undue blame on Palestinians while downplaying the role of external factors, particularly the influence of the United States. Palestinians are not solely responsible for the challenges they face. The historical backdrop of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, including the displacement of Palestinians, the occupation of their territories, and the denial of their basic rights, has fueled their struggle for self-determination. Any analysis of the Palestinian crisis must acknowledge the impact of these factors on the Palestinian people. Moreover, the fear and hesitancy among Arab states to fully support Palestinians cannot be divorced from broader geopolitical considerations, including the influence of the United States. Arab states, particularly those in the Gulf region, have deep economic and strategic ties with the U.S., which often shape their foreign policy decisions. The fear of antagonizing Washington and jeopardizing these relationships has undoubtedly influenced Arab states' responses to the Palestinian crisis.

Should be pointed out that Crocker is Jewish.

Maybe he's Indian.

Thai and English, light blue.

Thai citizenship costs 5,000 baht application fee and 500 baht for the fingerprints. The ID card comes free I think.

I'd love to see such a post on me seeing myself as an authority on Thai language. Maybe you could quote it. I do have a thread pinned on the Thai language forum about learning one word a day

I am talking about Thais calling foreigners 'mun' not Thais to Thais. Did you watch the video? I suspect you have no close Thai friends who will tell you the truth. An experience I had, my 'hi-so' friend invited me to the RBSC and when we were eating told me about many of the members there using 'mun' to talk about foreigners and how they didn't really accept them as full members, which really annoyed her as he husband was a Yank. He was second in command a the US embassy and had the 5th Order of the White Elephant from HM the King. It is a derogatory term with foreigners unless close family in certain areas of Thailand, full stop.

Both transliterations, "man" and "mun," represent the Thai pronunciation using Roman letters. Man: This transliteration reflects the pronunciation more accurately for some speakers, particularly those from central Thailand or speakers of the Bangkok dialect. In this pronunciation, the vowel sound is closer to 'a' as in 'father.' Therefore, "man" might be preferred to represent this pronunciation. Mun: Some speakers, especially those from regions outside central Thailand or with certain dialectical variations, might pronounce the vowel closer to 'u' as in 'sun.' In such cases, "mun" may seem more appropriate as a transliteration. Transliteration is not an exact science, and variations exist. Different authors, language learners, or even native speakers may prefer one transliteration over the other based on personal preference, convention, or the phonetic nuances they hear. Also, as a Scot, I pronounce 'man' differently to a yank, or a Londoner, or a Geordie.