amykat

You find my posts a bit strange because obviously you are not understanding their points.  For example here, I was pointing out that use of “I think” is perfectly acceptable, you used it yourself and then said it is a matter of opinion, correct.  You get a A.

But you often seem to be controlling and micromanaging other posters here.  Then you criticized his long term status here as a kick on your way out.

14 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

You use a lot of "I think" and "I do not think".

Excellent work. BTW 30 years in los counts zip.

I find his post perfectly acceptable and reasonable.  I like that he told us what he based his opinion on.  Maybe Jack you can rewrite it the way you dictate it should be written so we can learn from you??

8 minutes ago, DannyCarlton said:

Yes a fact totally irrelevant to the conversation.

Since you are still thinking about it hours later, it really must have bothered you, which means it was relevant!! ????

7 minutes ago, DannyCarlton said:

No you weren't. I made the point that Americans start most of the "I'm leaving Thailand" threads. You made the point that it was because there are 5 times as many Americans in the world.

 

A rediculous point as the releance to my point would be how many Americans there are on this forum.

 

Answer: Less than there are Brits.

 

I also went on to explain why I made that assertion, which I stand by, and you have made no reply to.

Important distinction...I did not say BECAUSE...I just put out a fact for people to think about.  Rather than dispute how many Americans are complaining and/or leaving because I am sure we have no idea, I just gave out that number to think about.  

I’m sorry, you forgot to mention my favorite, GoogleSpeakBoy.  He made me laugh the most and that is important.  He also shows fine attention to detail which I respect and great creativity along with the correct attitude ...

1 minute ago, GeoMill said:

There are no other Europeans on this forum? 

 

Since I am Dutch and for sure there are Germans here too, your whole argument turned to trash.

Really, there are other people besides Brits and Americans in the world?  I had no idea, thank you.  
 

I was just making a specific point to Danny because he has a history in many threads of saying that Americans do all the complaining here ....you might want to know that some Brits like to trash Americans at every opportunity for some reason to do with their teeth I think??

I am well aware of Holland, my Grandfather came from there and spoke 

Dutch and went back to Europe for most of adult life.  But thanks again.

2 minutes ago, Bjrda77 said:

Yes, here is one of them.

https://onemileatatime.com/thailand-mandatory-insurance-fee-tourists/

 

Well you have to read between the lines.  Thai tour operators are sometimes responsible for killing tourists.  Or there are possibly other situations where a foreigner dies here as a result of a crime or traffic, and Thailand picks up the cost because they are insured, or due money from a victim fund, or the government is embarrassed or something.  This is not happening when an old expat dies here and has no money and the family, he does not have, according to you, wants his body back??  So Thailand to be nice, just pays for that.

1 minute ago, oldhippy said:

I believe I heard the word "dude" sometime long ago in a movie.

 

I thought hippies and surfers like to be called dude??

OMG, is everybody hungover or what?  I was simply pointing out that, yes I would assume it is a tech job, some mods are also probably not working, and getting a repair might not happen immediately today??  I guess you could get angry and dispute your bill.

5 minutes ago, oldhippy said:

Are there approximately 5 times more Americans in Thailand than Brits?

And NO, I am European, not a Brit.

 

My comment was to Danny, who has repeatedly made this comment regarding Americans, as if he even knows who all the Americans are on the forum.  I am sure the numbers of Americans are not 5 times MORE in Thailand, however I was making a point dude!!

Maybe because it is a major holiday around the world???

On 12/24/2019 at 11:34 PM, Yinn said:

Most morning this lizard come visit my worm.

 

we call him transam

 

 

I wonder who is WE?  You discuss Transam with someone else who knows him and reads TV???  And then laugh ....right?  No Thai person will care or get it.  Congratulations on your win by the way, I was waiting for that to finish before asking this ....

All farang yellow book holders will be invited to a two week residential camp, that is mandatory, where you will be taught better ways to serve Thailand and how to be a better ambassador to tourists, called Bring Happiness Back to Farangs.

Refuse to use ignore.

2 hours ago, mcl2504 said:

When I'm a guest in someone's home, I try not to complain about the way they keep house. And if things become truly unbearable, I cut my visit short. I genuinely don't understand why some come to Thailand and then torture themselves by complaining about the way Thais "keep house." Friends and family are probably better sources of support than a government anyway, no matter where you live.

 

I hope things work out for the original poster, but for me, the joys of living here far outweigh the problems. When that ratio changes, it will be time for me to leave, not time for me to expect the Thai culture to adjust to my expectations.

 

I hope 2020 will bring us all fewer problems, more contentment, less grief, and more joy—wherever we find ourselves.

This is your second post where you criticize everyone for “complaining” and suggest they just leave here, in your oh so polite way.  Then tell us how great life is for you, the newbie ...gee, we have never heard that perspective before. I highly resent being called a guest here, if you want to think of yourself like that go right ahead, I will not think of myself like that.  I was never once treated like a guest, I was treated like a boss, who pays, and pay I did, so I deserve respect.  
 

The poster is not complaining about Thai culture, he has a logistics problem.  Thais hate strict rules and usually will accommodate people they know.  They know him, they could accommodate him ...that actually would be following Thai culture. Running short of money for a moment is no big deal here, being a bit late, no big deal.  They could work with him based on his past performance.  I know that is not immigration’s style but it could be.

21 hours ago, deepfield said:

Made an account just for this topic.

Was planing for my first Thailand Trip in mid Feb2020 but accidentaly stumbled over this issue and have been reading since here and on other websites. I do not believe this to be an isolated case and I'm really thinking of canceling Thailand altogether and going somewhere else nearby.

 

I do not want to be extorted for 50k Baht or better yet spend my holiday in Thai prison for planted drugs whatsoever. Problem is I'm not traveling alone and my best friend is hellbent on staying in sukhumvit for a week. How can I avoid the hotspots where shakedowns happen?

Avoid everything south and east of asok BTS ? From what I've read time of day doesn't really matter as they could just turn up on bikes?

 

Wasn't the last Thonglor police chief "promoted" to a post somewhere in Isaan? Didn't take long for the new one to step in his footsteps.

 

Good idea, be safe ...go to Singapore.

They should really be calling these people boat DRIVERS ....I believe the word captain is being used the same way engineer is used for anyone holding a screwdriver.
 

According to Thais, I have been both an engineer and a boat captain myself!!!