ProfessorFart

'Kin 'Ell! I'm useless at this game.............

My threepennorth is that whilst I appreciate fully the magnitude of recent events, the need to show (now well repeated) highlights included people getting in and out of cars and off airplanes across EVREY channel, borders on the removal of the freedom of choice and state control of the media.

To read some of the comments here (blatent trolls apart) you would seem to think that the Thais are knelt infront of their TVs every night praising HM. Well judging by the crowds of Thais I've had in my place (house, not bar!) and their own coments, I'd say some of you are a little over cautious and arse licky I'm afraid.

Thais are people just the same as we are. During the day they have paid their respects to HM the King, however in the evenings (it appears from the comments I've heard these last couple of nights and today at work) they would also rather like to watch the football in the evening and not a rehash of everything they've spent all day watching.

These Thais have not flown 6000 miles to watch the football but would rather like to watch it. Their take on this is that 'Old Square Head' is using the celebrations as an excuse to have a go at Chang Beer and Dhospak both of whom have p*ssed him off in the past. Sounds likely to me!

I took a leaf out of JD's book and had a look at some of the OP's posts.

Why bother with a 'Mia Noi' when you can't seem to handle one woman!?

My advice to you is to keep your money in your pocket and blow it down at your local fishbowl each month instead. At least you know what you're getting there.

ProfessorFart You are so out of touch as the Asian community have a very good selection of programs in their language and have dedicated radio stations in the uk

Coming from Rochdale I hardly think I'm out of touch with the Asian community! Indeed they do have many programs which tend to be community and current afrfairs specific and many are broadcast in English.

Could you imagine the uproar if for the upcoming England vs Pakistan series they began demanding that the commentary be in Urdu or Hindi?

I'll repeat that if you can't enjoy a game because of the commentary then you must have a problem.

I can make it and shouldn't be erm 'jetlagged' this time.

Good idea to meet somewhere else first and then head to BF. BF is fine but a bit loud when trying to meet folks.

English is Thailand’s second language as it is taught in the schools for all ages

Chang beer has involvement with the English premiership

Unfortunatley Thai is the country's first language. Could you imagine in the UK the Asian community demanding that Cticket Tests have a Hindi or Urdu commentary?

At the end of the day does it really matter as long as you can see the pictures which seems to be most people's concerns at the moment?

TROLL WHAT!!

Methings you were typing 'TROLL WHAT!! etc' while JD was posting his reply ^^

Talk about rumbled!

What do we know about the OP and the girl? Nothing except what he has posted here and its pretty obvious from the evidence what kind of lass this is.

if the girl was a real gold digger she'd have gotten the motorcycle FIRST then bailed

Come on JD, don't be so dumb. She was trying to call his bluff and get a better deal which has worked because hes needed to post here about it.

I offer 10,000 a month plus medical!

BTW, a lot of bile here is misplaced. It has nothing to do with Beer Chang whatsoever. They are merely sponsors of the event.

Your bile should be directed towards those who deem it a great idea to replay the celebrations over and over again across all 5 channels.

This has nothing to do with either Dhospak or Chang. I feel its a little more sinister than this.

Thing about a square headed bloke who was taking people's coats at HM the King's celebrations, and you're getting warmer.

IS it legal to have SS3 piped into my place by my local cable company?

To be honest I don't give a monkeys. I do know that the providers have to pay 2000B a month to receive it so I assume that that goes to SS3 in SA.

Most of the local cable providers in Thailand can access this station according to the manager of my local firm. If you have a local cable service I'd try getting on to them and seeing what happens.

Again I had a housefull last night and they reckon its the government and even the millitary trying to have a dart at Dhospak because they were unhappy at the monopoly of the broadcasts.

Be warned, this could go on some time. I'm sure I saw a caption yesterday after the coverage of the days events ended saying there was something on at 20.00 hours tonight.

As well as Aussie played last night, Japan were equally awful and looked a very tired side indeed. Bear that in mind before making silly predictions Donz!

Thankfully I have Supersport 3 piped into my place by the local cable company who foresaw such a problem both with language, poor presentation, and the fact that the government had decreed that until all celebrations were over for the day blanket coverage of celebrations would continue. Thank God the boss of the cable company is a true football fan, albeit an Aston Villa fan, who lived in Brum for 8 years so really understands the football thing.

If I were a conspiracy theorist I would say that it was Thaksin having another indirect pop at Westerners. They could have at least cut away one of the channels for the football.

There was absolutely no need for showing people getting in cars and driving off, on all channels whatsoever, no matter what the occasion, but what TV channel boss is going to risk his job and possibly worse, for the sake of 30-45 minutes of football?

On a more serious note, I wonder how many Poms, Dutch, Japs, Aussies, Germans and other people from footballing nations will stick around or plan holidays in Thailand for the next WC? I foresee that during South Africa 2010 Thailand is going to be something of a tourism graveyard.

The fact that I had 13 people (all Thai - they started knocking 5 minutes into the game and kept arriving throughout the first half) in my place last night shows that even the Thais were non too impressed and just how far out of touch people who make these decisions truly are.

Just a slight caveat to our Aussies, Croatia won't fall asleep like Japan did last night!

Now, that last game againt Croatia, etnic issues asides, is going to be a real Blood and Thunder affair!

Tell me when England last had a good opening game to a tournament?

I'm not too worried especially after the Sweden and Poland results.

Do you guys really rate The Godfather or are you just jumping on the 'I have no idea about Film so I'll say The Godfather is best because everyone in FHM says so' bandwagon?

The Godfather is a truly ordinary film but Lads Mags like it so everyone else does.....

Now, Goodfellas....that IS a film!!!!

The Exorcist - possibly the best film ever made. Far better than all of this over rated Godfather nonsense.

Texas Chainsaw Massacre - The original (although the remake isn't too bad) Classic former 'pirate' movie. Shot on a low budget but still stunningly grotesque.

Poltergiest - Spielberg's only venture into the Horror genre which is a shame as he did a bloody good job with this film.

The Killing Fields - The best account of the Pol Pot regime on film. A brilliant film.

According to Baron Bonk its business as usual everywhere.

I am asking for a forum where people who do serious research can pool their knowledge and expertise in a way that it can benefit their work.

Erm, do you know anyone who undertakes or discusses serious research on open internet forums?

Forget video games! The real thing is a little over 24 hours away now.....

I can see this branch getting a ###### sight more busy over the next few days!

I guess at the end of the day if its highbrow you want then just post highbrow topics.

Chances are that we lesser beings will leave well alone anyway and leave you intellectual behemoths to slug it out!

I've got my own supply! Its running a little low now but should be replenished soon!

Sterling work Chon!

Donz is the Fly!? Never! Donz is sometimes funny!

Its looking good. He shouldn't even be needed for the group games so thats another 10 days rest and recovery time for him.

Lets have him roaring to go at either Germany or Poland.

All the best to Ajarn. Hope he's back soon.