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I agree to some degree. Big cities. Vancouver is horrible. Calgary it seems some areas of the city are under siege. Edmonton same. That being said for anyone working with an ok salary things can be good. My family love Canada. Go the PR route allows Thai's to work, provincial healthcare, etc. We split our incomes, half stay in Canada, send the rest to Thailand for retirement in 8 or 10 years. In Thailand I can see a Doctor anytime I need. Canada not so much. Schools in Canada are better. Earning potential in Canada, better. Quality of life, better in Canada. Weather, better in Canada, but we love to ski, snowmobile, swim, wakeboarding, hiking, etc. Still I enjoy my time when in Thailand.

After reading some of the comments regarding his name being British, got me thinking. 

I assume people are referencing that he is not white. So I was thinking what is the racial make up the UK.

Surprise it is something like 83% white. This really surprised me. Judging by comments I assumed this number would be much smaller. Next group is 7% and I think it was Asian. 

Really seems there are some major issues with the UK when 83% of the population are ceding control to the other 17%, or so it would seem by many comments on social media.

Well this would have been a good time to use up all those surplus covid testing kit throat/butt cotton swabs. 

Sure way to see if no hanky/panky was taking place.

Couple of things...

Why is she referred to as the former woman Prime Minister? 

Is Donald Trump the former male President? Realize he grabs them by the p*&sy, not sure that makes him male though.

You want change? Look at similar third world countries like Haiti, Sudan, or Myranmar. Otherwise just let her come back to live her life, and move on to next issue of the day, Swiss people.

Firstly, tell the wife you are going to do a pre trip scouting expedition to make sure this Thailand thing is safe! 

Secondly, find the cheapest hostel you can find, rent a ladyboy or two. Get it out of your system.

Thirdly, go back home and tell the wife Thailand is a very scary place perhaps go to Greece. After your pre trip scouting expedition, of course.

Repeat, and try the Philippines next.

Just now, Thumbs said:

How is this newsworthy? Hundreds of people do this every day unfortunately most will return home with their tail between their legs. I give it 4 months and few trips to immigration before those rose tinted glasses are slapped off his face. Said he was working as a receptionist for £11 an hour so bet he wasn’t get vast amounts of money saved, doesn’t mention after university so not sure he has a degree (good luck getting a long term teaching job where you can settle down and have a family without one) having a British passport and language means nothing anymore unlike 15 years ago when it was a rarity and guaranteed you a job. Thailand is much cheaper than the Uk but the typical salary here is less as well (unless you have certain skills and qualifications in demand, not really screaming out for receptionists last time i checked recruitment websites)

 

wish him luck but think he is for a rude awakening when reality sets in, AseanNow thought this was news worthy lets see if they can do a follow in the next 4 months when his visa expires and then again in 12 months if he is still here 
 

Publicity. He probably has a fikfok page and is just another way of driving traffic, which it has done.

Had enough of the UK has he. Good for nothing Country. I am assuming he has given up his passport then. Stateless?

Thai passport? 

I think he has money from the bank of M&D First National.

Swiss who?

Interesting. Mafia - do a study, go back to Bangkok, check things out, investigate, alleged misdoings.

Traffic problems - let's get an immediate fix on this.

Not sure why politicians in countries like Thailand (south east Asia actually), Mexico (south America, central America & Caribbean actually), even try to show up. 

I remember early 70's them talking about cleaning up the government (this was Mexico) dealing with all the drug dealings etc..

50! Years later nothing! For once I would love (actually respect more) if one of these politicians just said 

I hear you, I feel your pain, however this is how things are, and will be. These groups are to powerful and wealthy to stop. We will ask that they support a couple of community programs like a football field and donations to the food bank. Thank You for your understanding.

From Canada so we get 30 days anyway upon arrival.

Biggest drawbacks will be seat availability. More flights are needed. From West coast of North America would be nice to see more flights via China. Helps keep price down. 

There is plenty of advertising in Canada for Thai Holidays, so don't think that will be an issue. Lots of students still consider Thailand in the top three places to go. USA & Mexico are the other two. Europe the past two years has flatlined it seems. 

So little of the negative news seems to filter down to the everyday traveller. 

Will numbers bounce back? I think so. People will always consider it a popular destination. Young kids will always consider it an exciting and inexpensive option. So I'm optimistic.

8 hours ago, sirineou said:

I agree. What the charge for concerts is highway robbery now days.

In my youth, back in the states we used to go to concerts all the time at venues headlined by major bands. Same with baseball and football games. 

Now days with the astronomical prices the charge, I don't see how a young person could possibly afford it. 

Young people have money, either from parents or working. Not sure where this idea comes from. 50 years ago "young people" didn't have money, so kids today don't as well? I make good money working back in Canada, my kid does ok. But next to my Thai neighbours I am like the hobo on the street corner begging for money. This is rural NE Thailand as well. 

55,000 thousand people trying to get to a concert in Bangkok by TukTuk. Lek Loso played up near my area a week or so ago. Gridlock for 2 days. The back alley getting to the venue was only wide enough for one vehicle at a time. Unfortunately people had set up a food cart and pure chaos. Luckily people did not go hungry, and as a bonus they missed the concert.

With the current state of US politics, I would hide out here as well, much safer.

1 hour ago, thaibeachlovers said:

He has a plan to make people like you keep talking about him. Apparently it's working.

 

I agree with Trump about Harry. He is rich enough to hire his own protection, so why should the American taxpayer have to pay?

Harry made the noose for his own neck with his attacks on his family. I have no sympathy for him whatsoever.

 

I am sure the USA would not want to be the country that someone of Royalty or of a Political family were harmed, or killed in. Much like if a member of Trumps family travel to go hunting in S. Africa, or were to travel to Italy etc. This is what governments of Democratic (and maybe not so democratic) do. They offer and provide protection to heads of states, royalty, and other associated VIP's. At tax payer expense.

2 minutes ago, Dolf said:

How about Brian Cox, the guy would got Einstein's theory wrong   A student had to correct him. He's an alarmist.

Let me get this straight, the guy from Succession misunderstood something Superdaves' dog was quoted as saying? And he has trouble telling time? 

A few too many Chang's this evening?

9 minutes ago, Dolf said:

How many climate experts can you name? Give me a list of 10 please. 

Beaker - from the muppets

Jan Carleson - institute of wacky knowledge

PeeWee Herman - rain forecast on lower seating

Barbara Van Sicken - hooker

Jorge Rodriguez - second baseman Mazatlan RedDogs

Pappies- my childhood dog good at predicting lightning

Churro Chino - weatherman from the chocolate factory

Brent Weinstein - world's leading authority on weather climate change from 1365 BC

Jesus  - enough said

Marsh Wigglesworth - Australian author of "F$ck it, It's Just Rain"

Just now, Dolf said:

Only 46% of Americans believe climate change is man made

 

https://www.pewresearch.org/science/2023/08/09/why-some-americans-do-not-see-urgency-on-climate-change/

Well 30% of Americans only believe what they hear via fringe news outlets. 30% believe in what they hear from main stream media, the rest are just uneducated.

At the end of the day there really is nothing 99.99999% of us can do anything about this.

The fate of the world really lies in the hands of less than half a dozen men.

I really only give things like this a glancing thought is when I hear either Putin, Xi, or the rotund one in NK, are "sick". Not sure what either of these guys would do knowing they were dying. Possibly even Trump, if say he were impeached again, or those photos go public. And no, not those ones, the other ones 

Till the next technological invention, they are here to stay.

In Canada it is, in my opinion, worse there than here in Thailand. Especially people under the age of thirty. 

Is it harmful, unproductive? I believe in some situations absolutely. Can we stop it. Nope. 

As a kid we played road hockey day/night, winter/summer we didn't care. Believe it or not many kids today still play road hockey. Just in between playing , or before/after a game out come the phones. Updates, photos, jokes, etc. 

Do kids play less, probably. Mine doesn't, yet she still gets phone time. In my day parents would go to work and plunk you down in front of a T.V. while they were out. The medium has changed, but parents still use it as a babysitting tool. 

I enjoy dinner parties. But agree they do not seem to be as popular as in the past. In my 30's to 40's seemed every weekend. 

Now,  here in Thailand 6 or so times per year. 

Although, when we host one, our good neighbour usually has one the following week. Usually 15-20 attend, good fun. 

Never really too concerned with cost. When we have one most people will bring booze, or some sort of snack, or gift. 

Selectively.

Not sure why? My Thai neighbour who is fantastic, always brings us fish he has caught, always gives a birthday present for my wife, myself and daughter, watches our land when we are away (as we do his house), I wai. 

Others, bank, teachers (some, not all), 7/11 never(but I always say good morning, loudly). 

I watch my wife during formal occasions, if she gives a throwaway wai, I will either nod or smile. If she gives one of those wais that start from the feet to someone, I'll wai.

My daughter(who is whiter than I am) in other words does not appear to be Thai, gives one of these "Ladyboy" wiggle wais which most of the Thais around our place find hilarious. Upon first meeting her most Thai people don't believe she is a luk krung, so they find her half hearted wais amusing.

Most other times I give a polite fist pump and I almost always get a reply with a smile.