Laughing Gravy

Smacks of desperation. How sad this is being used.

1 hour ago, sandyf said:

Only the mentally challenged would think there is "flip flopping" on something that has been on the statute books since 1983.

You should be more concerened about what is going on closer to home.

I went into Morrisons a couple of days ago and eggs were restricted to one dozen per customer, and you need a second mortgage, if you can get one, to visit the meat counter.

Of course you wouldn't be prepared to see the change on EU laws as "flip flopping", only an adjustment in policy, standard rhetoric for the xenophobic.

I see its took you a while to respond. Did you forget! I will massage your ego... this time.

I was also in the UK for 3 weeks a few  weeks ago. The same old nonsense of some people saying that everything was down to Brexit. The weather, no fruit but then again Spain was also the same as other parts of Europe, etc etc etc. The same whingers going on about the referendum they lost.

But this is about Thailand and the constant changing of their minds. Please stick to that as you seem to bring in the EU at every opportunity which is boring and shows you are very bitter... Still.

Enjoy the UK, if that is possible. After 25 years it is never home just where my passport comes from.

Why we are on it, then lets have the word democracy, equality, non corrupt, fair play. These should also be removed as they never happen.

I could go on with more words......

From the title, I thought the bankers had been finally brought to account.????

6 hours ago, sscc said:

 

Taiwan Constitution stated that Taiwan and Mainland are as a whole of China ROC.

Former Taiwan President 2008-2016  Mr. Ma  talked about Taiwan Constitution merely weeks ago.

 

I bet you don't read news reported in Taiwan and know ZIP about Taiwan constitution.  Instead you went blah blah blah ......  merely echoing the Western narratives. 

I actually live in China and have any many, many Taiwanese friends, so once again you are totally wrong. Not one of them considers themselves to be Chinese.

18 minutes ago, sandyf said:

What exactly has changed?

Looks like the meeting and discussion will still be held.

Only the falangs thought something had been decided and wanted it to be changed.

If you cant see that Sandy, well your cognitive development has surely changed. You have always been an apologist. Many of us know that.

But if you can't see the 'flip flopping'. I would suggest that you either stop being argumentative or start doing the crossword and quizzes. I genuinely mean that in good faith.

If I was a gambling man I would go for a flip flop.????

4 hours ago, hotchilli said:

The people are expecting a fair vote where their voice is heard and respected.

If prayut remains as PM all respect for him will be lost as the people will know for sure there is no democracy.

I agree with the first part of people expecting a fair vote but the second part of not knowing there is no democracy. If they don't already know, they never will.

I have heard the absurd term Thai democracy being thrown around. There is no such term. Democracy doesn't mean having all those senators in place before a vote is even allowed. Its complete nonsense. 

One thing for sure these next few weeks are going to be interesting.

7 hours ago, nglodnig said:

Who she?

Jordon. well know for being the bike for Manchester united stars and everyone else in the late 1990s onwards. She is what many things are wrong with the UK.

I could go on but would rather waste my time on something more positive.

1 hour ago, BananaStrong said:

I'm talking about Thailand.   These Thai kids are not "spoiled" like the farang.  Not even close.  Not even 1/10th

The first apologist.  We differ in opinion. Yes they are spoiled.

Are western children spoilt too. Yes but this article is about Thai Youths.

1 hour ago, BananaStrong said:

Back to Thai kids...............depression is a very big problem

Yes it is for the reasons I mentioned.

1 hour ago, BananaStrong said:

Thai kids deserve better.

I agree with you on this one.

One other thing I forgot to mention. Poor or non existent role models.

Spoiled as children and expect everyone and the world to give them it all on a plate.

To much time on electronic devices that dumb's down creativity, higher order thinking skills and the ability to think for themselves.

Also a lack of planning skills (but this could be said of adult Thais).

Not been given enough opportunities to make mistakes and more importantly learn from them.

Don't exercise enough. This should be a daily habit.

Eat rubbish, fat and sugar filled food.

The X factor culture as I call it. They all want to be singers, movie stars and models. So if it doesn't happen they don't have a plan B.

Lack verbal and now written communication skills.

Can barely sit still or think for a few minutes without needing artificial stimulation from a phone or game.

I know this does not apply to everyone and there are always some good kids who have some 'gumption and drive ' about them.

What I find that these traits/things above also apply to different social classes and not just the rich or less affluent.

All or a combination of these things leads to depression IMHO.

1 hour ago, mikebell said:

My son briefly taught in Hat Yai.  His headteacher rebuked him for trying to fail a student who rarely attended  classes and scored 3% in the exam.

Yes, sadly that's the way.

In the day, I use to teach MBA students and I failed everyone in a test. I was brought into the Assistant Deans office to explain why. I told them that not one had reached the pass mark. The Assistant Dean said "it is no wonder as there were no multiple choice questions in the exam" I kid you not.  I ended up being moved to a more lucrative contract the following week, in typical Thai saving face fashion. All the students apparently passed with their new Ajarn (was not a teacher) for their end of semester test, that I had failed them in.

We also need to remember that those with PhD's are usually not teachers and are very poor at teaching as they, as the name suggest lecture. It is two very different skills.

I do have two Thai male friends who are both holders of a PhD. Both did them overseas........

20 hours ago, kingstonkid said:

Just stating that to a certain degree Thais are no different than other countries 

If you put a thread up about these other countries, i might comment. Have a wonderful day!

17 hours ago, kingstonkid said:

Something like a lot of western countries where people support a party no matter how bad it or it's head are.

An apologist I see. This is a forum for Thailand just in case you have forgotten.

3 hours ago, 2baht said:

Yes, what can 60 million people do? ???? Almost makes you pity them!????

Grow a backbone and say enough is enough for starters.

But the majority won't and will stick with their status quo, all brought upon by themselves.

36 minutes ago, Emdog said:

In my experience the pot/kettle usually applies when both parties are engaging in wrong doing... to me a more appropriate statement might be "Do as I say, not as I do"

Cheers

Of course you are entitled to your opinioin.

29 minutes ago, brianthainess said:

Do you mean a kettle of colour? 

Just for those who don't understand the idiom.

The expression the pot calling the kettle black is an idiomatic phrase that people sometimes use to point out hypocrisy. It means that someone is criticizing another person for a fault they have even though the criticizer is also guilty of doing the same thing.

Really! How ironic. I am speechless.

Calling the kettle black.

Priceless! The best joke of the year so far and there have been so many with the 'Keystone Cops' and all the other TAT nonsense.