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1 hour ago, fredwiggy said:

Perhaps growing old together as a couple, which brings security, trust, comfort, shared times over the years, a bond that dating people will never have, tax breaks, a family if they have kids to share and teach together, safe sex, with no chances of diseases, etc. You can have some of these with a girlfriend, but without a commitment, which a marriage is for those mature enough to understand what it means, people can just walk out easier. And it is much easier to walk because not getting married means no real commitment. I know Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell are still together, but that's a rarity.

A rather traditional view, and that's fine, but marriage does not enhance any of what you described over a long-term relationship. It's an old fashioned and dated concept.

If parachutes opened less that 50% of the time, would anyone jump out of a plane? No, no they wouldn't. Yet, people still get married when over 50% fail.

It's a trap guys. Turn back.

4 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said:

There is an easy solution. Don't marry!

That has lot of advantages. 

You can obviously still have a longtime girlfriend. 

I must concur with OMF - what possible benefits does getting married provide, over having a long-term girlfriend have for a man?

For a woman of limited means, I get it. But for men, it's a trap. 

Stop sinking or crashing that stuff you already have then...or is that part of the plan?

6 hours ago, webfact said:

why sit back and let international stars’ tour schedules dictate our cultural landscape when we have the talent and creativity to light up the world stage ourselves?

Who would that be exactly?

Wait...you're serious?

Which global companies would trust a datacenter in Thailand to secure their client information? 

Singapore would be the most obvious choice in SEA, given the infrastructure, laws, expertise and experience. Cost would be factor, but a little further down the list to security and laws to protect data.

23 hours ago, CanadaSam said:

A step in the right direction IMO, kudos to Thailand for keeping addicts out of the over-crowded jails.

How?

It used to be 15 pills before you were classified as a "Dealer"

Now it's 5.

How does that keep addicts out of overcrowded jails?

4 minutes ago, Pouatchee said:

 

Totally! I cant believe this total disregard for the citizens of this country. It is a shameful sham.

My wife is working and in 5 years she only got 2 jokes of a salary increase. No providence fund and no contribution to a pension plan. Were i not there there is no way she could survive.

 

Disgusting way to take care of your citizens

 

 

 

 

 

Your not a Knight in Shining Armor…

…she would have survived just fine without you.

I’m good with this. And if it stops a few fatties flying that airline and sitting next to me and spilling into my seat, that’s a bonus.

21 hours ago, FritsSikkink said:

What about the sexpats exploiting poor Thais?

Ha ha ha...from all the reports, it's the other way round.

His face, physique and behaviour suggest yaba use.

That attack was horrible, and whatever punishment he gets is not enough.

End him.

Thailand will soon create a "Draft Dodger" visa.

Thaksin's ascent up the political ladder will be spectacular...

...you ain't seen nothing yet.

14 hours ago, gravity101 said:

Hope his first question was about RHD models.

Why?

On 9/7/2023 at 9:50 AM, brianthainess said:

It amazes me how they spend all day staring at their phones, and yet miss ALL the news about being Scamed, by online scammers, now she is wants to warn society. 

Bee wasn't scammed.

Bee is just not very bright.

Bee kept lending 18 times trying to get out of debt.

Bee is now trying to garner sympathy because she owes 2.6million baht.

Silly Bee.

On 9/8/2023 at 5:48 AM, hotchilli said:

Dirty tricks still run deep.

Sung to the song "Dirty Deeds, done dirt cheap" by ACDC and it works well...

Thaksin's short time in jail is all that he will see.

His serious health condition will allow him home detention...for a few months.

Then his miraculous recovery will have him back at the forefront of Thai politics.

6 hours ago, bamnutsak said:

Meh.

 

Why did it take him 17 years to return, if he's so masterfully brilliant?

 

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Patience and timing young Grasshopper.

You think it was a coincidence he landed on the same day his party was "elected" in.

The party that won...is now the opposition to the party that was "elected".

Regardless of who is pulling the strings, their strategic brilliance cannot be denied.

Masterful.

15 hours ago, Mr Meeseeks said:

At least she can speak English, unlike most of the bar girls they take for ‘shot time’.

...and she will say "Thank you 3 times".

But yes, I agree.