maxme

definitely not.

 

A study was done in America a number of years ago. They interviewed

and studied people who had been married for 50 years or more.

The general concept was that most marriages only last a few

years, so what was it about these couples that allowed them to be

together so long. The findings were interesting. The couples had

a lot in common. In fact the higher the commonality, the longer the

marriage. So similar socio-economic background, similar education,

similar religion etc. Which makes perfect sense. If you have a master's

degree, grew up in a rich white neighborhood, and make mountains

of money, your marriage to somebody from the hood will probably not

work out.

So all these farangs come to Thailand and marry local girls. They do

not have a SINGLE thing in common. Not religion, not education,

not language, NOTHING. Then later on they wonder why the marriage

did not work out, and the Thai girl just wanted money.....

 

I agree to a certain extent but I can see from your poorly angled aspect that you hang in the same circles as the group of men you cast aspersions on. Either you have no clue to how find educated people in Thailand or just too damn lazy to try. Either way, there is a fallacy in your logic as you clearly base it on your own limited experience. I guess it is as they say, the truth is in the eye of the beholder.

I casted aspersions upon no one, I simply brought up a study in which couples

were married a long time ,and what were the factors that played a part. If you took

offense to that , it must have struck a bit close to home. Unless you are a part

of the seemingly overwhelming majority of men who post on TV that married

a hi-so Chinese Thai girl who parents are wealthy and powerful, who has

relatives who are high ranking policemen, and who said sin sod was not needed

upon your marriage. Then I guess you would have the financial part covered,

but no other cultural factors. Do you speak perfect Thai ? Are you a Buddhist ?

Do you send money to your aging parents ??

Well, as I said in the eye of the beholder. It´s about the circles you hang out in as well.

Not Sino-Thai, but from the south, dentist, well educated and well travelled and though she speaks English fluently and I speak good enough Thai to manage myself, of course there are cultural differences that we have to work through. And I didn´t need to pay sin sod either.

Does that shatter your belief or do you need verifiable proof to see that there are individuals in Thailand with their own mindset that set their own goals instead of following the main stream?

A study was done in America a number of years ago. They interviewed

and studied people who had been married for 50 years or more.

The general concept was that most marriages only last a few

years, so what was it about these couples that allowed them to be

together so long. The findings were interesting. The couples had

a lot in common. In fact the higher the commonality, the longer the

marriage. So similar socio-economic background, similar education,

similar religion etc. Which makes perfect sense. If you have a master's

degree, grew up in a rich white neighborhood, and make mountains

of money, your marriage to somebody from the hood will probably not

work out.

So all these farangs come to Thailand and marry local girls. They do

not have a SINGLE thing in common. Not religion, not education,

not language, NOTHING. Then later on they wonder why the marriage

did not work out, and the Thai girl just wanted money.....

I agree to a certain extent but I can see from your poorly angled aspect that you hang in the same circles as the group of men you cast aspersions on. Either you have no clue to how find educated people in Thailand or just too damn lazy to try. Either way, there is a fallacy in your logic as you clearly base it on your own limited experience. I guess it is as they say, the truth is in the eye of the beholder.

.............."Red shirt leader Nattawut Saikua said his group's objective in meeting the Department of Special Investigation on Tuesday was to ensure that the probe into the crackdown would continue in a transparent and fair manner.".........................

Sick and tired of hearing about the "crackdown" on the actions of armed terrorists who used innocent yet naive citizens as human shields. Entering the city and holding it to ransom breaking every law in the book, attacking the army and expecting to get away with it because they were "peaceful protesters".

In an other country it would have gone on for nowhere near 3 months and the fatality rate would have been much higher.

How about going to the root of the problem and probing the one/s who organized and funded this terrible display of spite and revenge ?

The redshirts have never done anything good for Thailand, only caused death and destruction of public and private property. They should be banned along with any other "shirt wearing" political protesters who use violence to further their gains.

I wasn't hanging out here last spring, but I have to wonder if you were voicing the same concerns about suthep and his protests, or .... not.

Comparing the red shirts revolts to suthep's marches is like comparing al-qaeda to the suffragette movement.

Yes Suthep has surely the best intentions for the Thai people and foreigners. You need to stop listening to biased individuals and start thinking on your own, buddy.

Let's hope he does not start listening to you max or he will really be in trouble.

Why? Will they demand him to join the autocracy camp for adjustment like the rest of your lot?

.............."Red shirt leader Nattawut Saikua said his group's objective in meeting the Department of Special Investigation on Tuesday was to ensure that the probe into the crackdown would continue in a transparent and fair manner.".........................

Sick and tired of hearing about the "crackdown" on the actions of armed terrorists who used innocent yet naive citizens as human shields. Entering the city and holding it to ransom breaking every law in the book, attacking the army and expecting to get away with it because they were "peaceful protesters".

In an other country it would have gone on for nowhere near 3 months and the fatality rate would have been much higher.

How about going to the root of the problem and probing the one/s who organized and funded this terrible display of spite and revenge ?

The redshirts have never done anything good for Thailand, only caused death and destruction of public and private property. They should be banned along with any other "shirt wearing" political protesters who use violence to further their gains.

I wasn't hanging out here last spring, but I have to wonder if you were voicing the same concerns about suthep and his protests, or .... not.

Comparing the red shirts revolts to suthep's marches is like comparing al-qaeda to the suffragette movement.

Yes Suthep has surely the best intentions for the Thai people and foreigners. You need to stop listening to biased individuals and start thinking on your own, buddy.

"Work with us, don't fear us"

Too late for that...

Thailands loss

Im sure other reputable universities abroad will be only too happy to have Somsak until he can return to teaching in Thailand

Not fact, just your attempt to spin the situation. Do some research re Thammasat, quite a few of the lecturers in political science and in law have opinions that are way off rational thinking.

He might be a nutjob but being anti less majeste is a good thing in my book.

So, a good nutjob? Being a nutjob suggest that being for or against something doesn't really have a well-founded meaning.

Mind you, if Thai at heart you might be against someone committing Lese Majeste as in insulting the Monarchy. Of course as usual with cases like this what may or may not have been committed which was deemed LM we will not be told by law abiding news outlets in Thailand.

OK! And the punch line is...

Anyone see yourself here till the end?

"The "elite" are somebody to hate, Thailand's equivalent to Europe's Jews, somebody who is perceived (and it is not necessarily true) to have a better lifestyle or education, more money or success."

Lord, what medication are you on?

1/ No claim to nobility TYVM

2/ Chang Classic

3/ Truncating my post is a forum no-no. Don't do it.

4/ Try reading a little philosophy. If you want to keep the peasants quiet, give them religion and promise better after they're dead. If you want to stir them up, give them someone to hate.

Interesting post though coming from the one who sided with the people stirring the trouble.

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How about a "Breaking Free of the Kingdoms Autocratic Elite" Thread

I keep hearing about this "elite", but nobody seems to know who they are. I have requested many posters who like to mention them to tell me who they actually are, to name them, but nothing. Even just one name and I would be happy. alt=whistling.gif>

In General, Suthep and the PDRC backers, The Military Higher echelons and the others I cannot say for fear of breaking the law, Its not something to be smart arsed over, its true , Thailand will never truly be democratic while these people apply a strangle hold every time their control is threatened

"The "elite" are somebody to hate, Thailand's equivalent to Europe's Jews, somebody who is perceived (and it is not necessarily true) to have a better lifestyle or education, more money or success."

Lord, what medication are you on?

The price pretty much depends on where you get the work done and the size of the cavity i guess.

Check with Bangkok Smile Dental, Sukhumvit 21. We are regular clients, great job.

Thanks a lot for the information guys

That would be debatable.

The 60 days is an extension and an extension ends when the reason for that extension no longer exists, in essence the marriage.

If there are children from the marriage, it would not be a problem as the person continues to visit the children. But if there are no children and it is only the wife then the reason would no longer exist.

There are exceptions to this. if one is widowed, the extension is not invalidated until next expiration. I think that is indicated on the application forms but not on official regulations.

Also one should consider that no automatic information flows from the Amphur where a marriage is done or dissolved, to the Immigration office. It is only individual responsibility.

Still it would be a gamble wouldn't it?

A 60 day extension would not go away when he gets divorced.

There is no one week unless you apply for a 7 day extension.

Just to confirm, so with a Non-O visa and a 2 months extension (which application his wife co-signed at the immigration office) will still be valid after the divorce? Is that correct?

Thank you for replying. He has got a two months extension. Does he have to do a visa run right away, because I heard you can get a week before you need to do that or is that hogwash?

A friend of mine is in a bind. He and his wife decided all of the sudden to split up. He needs to stay for a while to take care of things but his wife wants a speedy divorce.

Does he have to do a visa run or can he stay here on the Non-o until it expires?

Appreciate the input.

I went to the dentist where i got upper and lower custom made whitening trays and tubes of whitening gel, Zoom speed something dont really remember. I had to wear those for a few hours every day and after a week my teeth started to get much whiter. pretty good result but my teeth were very sensitive during those 7 days and a few days afterward.

Oh? You base that assumption on what? And you simply forgot them?

Come on rubl, even the reforms that they promised 2006 never came into effect so why should this be any different? And don't say it's not the same forces behind the reforms because you know too well it is.

People will make a noise if promises that were made are not fulfilled that's the whole point with party system. But thanks to a few, people will not have their voices heard and you can see the censoring soon will surpass any implementation previous prime ministers have made in the past.

Economy is going down the drain, diplomacy is virtually non-existent due the fact that not a lot of countries want to do business with self-empowered people (unless they really have to), the handling of Koh Tao is doing the acting PM no favors and you're still sitting here hoping for reforms that don't even exist.

Calm down, my dear chap. It's not the end of the world if also you cannot list the reforms the PDRC was campaigning for late 2013 - early 2014. After all it's a year ago already and much has happened since. Now we have the NRC with it's committees working on named reforms, trying to get input, streamline procedures, etc., etc.

Now that's good assuming sufficient people give their input. At least there is a continued realisation that reforms must be held before an election, but we knew that already nine months ago.

http://nsnbc.me/2014/03/29/thailand-one-million-march-for-reform-as-chamber-of-commerce-calls-on-yingluck-to-step-down/

I've fixed that for you," Now that's good assuming sufficient people are allowed to give their input"

Pity really that some had stated to stay far away from the NRC activities, not even trying.

"The country's two largest political parties, as well as the People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC), will likely not nominate anyone from their organisations as candidates for the junta-selected National Reform Council (NRC). "

http://www.nationmultimedia.com/politics/Big-political-parties-PDRC-steer-clear-of-reform-c-30240106.html

Your attempt to condescending failed as much as your attempt to provide list of reforms suggested by the PDRC, not only that but also which ones that have been put into effect. As usual dear chap, you are in over your head and cannot back up your statements.

Ahhh, the Mandela of the East will return.

The similarities between the 2 are uncanny.

Except of course Suthep was never responsible for 156 acts of public violence including mobilizing terrorist bombing campaigns killing innocent men, women and children. That was the job of the UDD.

I look forward to Suthep's return and just like Mandela I am sure he will be viewed upon as a bridge that led to democracy.

He was a man whose followers were the victims of violence by the UDD who brought death and carnage to the streets, all with the full backing of the PTP. For the majority to continue to follow him after they knew their lives where at risk from terrorists that acted with impunity it shows a rare magnetism to this man though I do admit the ethos that they adhered to played a big role in this. That ethos being a love for democracy and knowing that a democratically elected government full of undemocratics is not democracy.

Good luck Suthep.

Lovely trolling as usual djjamie.

Your inability articulate a constructive rebuttal only strengthens my comments and highlights the fact that I am correct.

Was Suthep responsible for 156 acts of public violence?

No.

He was a man whose followers were the victims of violence by the UDD who brought death and carnage to the streets

Of the 28 deaths and 700 odd injuries to terrorist attacks the UDD were responsible for the overwhelming majority? (not a 43% majority mind you) That's a fact unless you still believe in the invisible third hand.

all with the full backing of the PTP.

How many terrorists were arrested that committed the over 200 attacks against the protestors? None from memory. Of course the popcorn gunman was efficiently arrested. So UDD backed terrorist activity arrests - 0%. PDRC backed terrorist activity arrests - 100% Remember a principle of democracy is equal protection under the law (yes, yes yingluck was elected)

It seems that facts over beliefs back up my statements.

How ironic since you haven't been able to do a rebuttal several threads ago and keep spewing the indoctrination mantra over and over again. Fresh out of ideas perhaps?

Ahhh, the Mandela of the East will return.

The similarities between the 2 are uncanny.

Except of course Suthep was never responsible for 156 acts of public violence including mobilizing terrorist bombing campaigns killing innocent men, women and children. That was the job of the UDD.

I look forward to Suthep's return and just like Mandela I am sure he will be viewed upon as a bridge that led to democracy.

He was a man whose followers were the victims of violence by the UDD who brought death and carnage to the streets, all with the full backing of the PTP. For the majority to continue to follow him after they knew their lives where at risk from terrorists that acted with impunity it shows a rare magnetism to this man though I do admit the ethos that they adhered to played a big role in this. That ethos being a love for democracy and knowing that a democratically elected government full of undemocratics is not democracy.

Good luck Suthep.

Lovely trolling as usual djjamie.

Now back to the topic we have

"foundation would push for the reforms that the PDRC was campaigning for in its Bangkok street protests last year"

If I remember correctly the PDRC didn't get much further than demanding reforms, start with a framework for defining and implementing reforms, but nothing really tangible. They couldn't either of course. Had they published a 1,500 page book "Reforms for Dummies" we'd still get the flak from certain posters.

So I think Akanat should help us and list again those reforms they were campaigning for.

They would have if that was part of their agenda but even you know better.

Luckily they didn't since the involvement of the Thai population was required. Even just asking for reforms already gave them enough flak to last a lifetime.

Anyway, you just started here so you probably didn't even hear those reforms they were campaigning for whereas I only simply forgot them

Come on rubl, even the reforms that they promised 2006 never came into effect so why should this be any different? And don't say it's not the same forces behind the reforms because you know too well it is.

People will make a noise if promises that were made are not fulfilled that's the whole point with party system. But thanks to a few, people will not have their voices heard and you can see the censoring soon will surpass any implementation previous prime ministers have made in the past.

Economy is going down the drain, diplomacy is virtually non-existent due the fact that not a lot of countries want to do business with self-empowered people (unless they really have to), the handling of Koh Tao is doing the acting PM no favors and you're still sitting here hoping for reforms that don't even exist.

Now back to the topic we have

"foundation would push for the reforms that the PDRC was campaigning for in its Bangkok street protests last year"

If I remember correctly the PDRC didn't get much further than demanding reforms, start with a framework for defining and implementing reforms, but nothing really tangible. They couldn't either of course. Had they published a 1,500 page book "Reforms for Dummies" we'd still get the flak from certain posters.

So I think Akanat should help us and list again those reforms they were campaigning for.

They would have if that was part of their agenda but even you know better.

One senses a lack of Suthepistas on here defending their honorable leaders intentions. You cant really defend a man who , amongst others, conspires to cause the downfall of a democratically elected government by bringing death and carnage to the streets, all with the full backing of the current military Junta. 'Good Men' is what he called for.

Death and carnage was brought by the reds they even killed kids and its all proven. Its also proven on video that they applauded at the deaths of their opponents untill Tiday who was smart enough (rare thing for a redshirt) to see the public relations disaster curbed the cheering.

Next time get your facts straight.

Not defending Suthep here.. he was a means to an end, he did well in disposing of a corrupt government. If he is corrupt put him in jail just like any other criminal.

Both sides caused death and mayhem but unfortunately for some, only one side was elected. The protests were nothing but a funded pity-party made by a bunch of self-obsessed elites who either didn't get part of the take or want to escape blame by pinning it on the other side.