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Just now, spidermike007 said:

Good on this woman for speaking out and calling out the corrupt school gangsters. Social media, when used in this manner, can be a very effective way to out creeps, and thieving heathens. Now all we need are the names of the teachers involved, so we can shame them and their entire families. Only then, will things begin to change. 

She spoke out then dropped it without recompense. Seems semi pointless to not push for a result.

Just now, soalbundy said:

Altruism is for freedom fighters not pensioners. If my IO suddenly says this is the way we have to go I'll give the man his sugar. It's just another hoop. I already have hoops from Falang land as well:-

Once a year proof of existence for UK pension

Once a year proof of existence for German pension

Once a year proof of existence for German company pension

Once a year German tax declaration that I live outside the EU

Once a month transfer of income from Germany to Thai bank

90 day reporting in Thailand

Once a year extension of stay at immigration Thailand

TM30 when travelling back from another province in Thailand

 

It's just another thing to be done, is it stupid? Yes, am I going to get up tight about it? No.

Just thinking how lucky you are to have so many pensions. If I was eligible for one, I can only access it within my home country. There but for the grace of God go you but not me. 

Just now, Rampant20 said:

I guess a lot of people will be leaving soon then. There certainly are some precious whingers in here with nothing better to do. Must be better back in their own countries if all they want to do is tear down every little thing that happens here in Thailand. 

Like Thailand is utopia and anyone who lives there is benefitting from the best culture and conditions in the world! The country doesn't have half the charm or attraction that it did 20 years ago. You're right though - I suspect there are many leaving for greener pastures.

Tell them '<deleted> you' and move somewhere else. I cannot see the attraction of Thailand anymore, particularly if converting an overseas currency into Thai baht. It is becoming as much of a nanny state as many of the countries that expats are fleeing.

Just now, Matzzon said:

I react just because you position is not reasonable.

 

That can clearly be seen on your firt sentence. It´s exactly like I say. You are coming here, stating what is disrespectful and what is not. Who gave you that right? They disrespect thai culture and thai traditions as well as budhist customs and behaviour. It´s a disrespectful thing in the eyes of Thai people. What you deem disrespectful has no bearing in the eyes of Thai people. People that comes here should respect the ways och cunstoms set by the people of the country. End of that. If you can´t grasp that, I can only fell sorry for you. The rest of the pure garbage you spoutes out, I am not even going to pretend that I´ve been reading.

If think they can live with the knowledge of getting rid of both the people and the money, regarding people that can´t respect their way and culture. Cheers!

Obviously English is not your first language. If you think that the woman's wall walk is disrespectful to Thai custom and should be sanctioned and chastised, then you are indeed a frontline fighter for a very narrow minded defence of Buddhist culture and Thai tradition. Tourists come here to enjoy themselves, and though a working knowledge of dos and don'ts around Thai people and their temples and palaces is desirable, there are actions which should do no great harm to Thai sensibilities. If Thai people are so sensitive as to get upset about temple wall walking, then perhaps it's better for tourist numbers to further decline and leave a larger financial hole in the economy of this country. 

Thai street food is great. Maybe traders need education and facilities regarding garbage disposal etc but I would hate to lose Thai street food stalls. There has to be a better solution than just closing them down.

20 hours ago, rayjed2 said:

This is NOT just to enter the "land of smiles" this is even if you are in transit. I fly  to Cambodia and like using Thia Air. I am a frequent flyer, but I will now use Malaysia Airways as the last few flights I have been held up by these long queues. Twice I have nearly missed my connection! in fact there was a family who pleaded with the Immigration Officers to let them through as their flight was leaving in 15 minutes, but there was no "smiles" then, and they were made to wait. They were just a few people in front of me and it took me nearly 50 minutes before I got through, so draw your own conclusions on the fate of that family!

I have flown many routes over the years and passed through many airports as a transfer passenger and have never had to pass through another security check such as this. Why are people who are in transit subjected to this in Suvarnabhumi airport?

No wonder tourism is dying in Thailand, just coming through immigration is enough to put a person off.

By the way, it takes me about 30 minutes to enter Cambodia via Phnom Penh, that is with collecting my bag, buying a visa and passing through immigration, go figure!!

 

No additional security check in KL when flying transit. Totally unnecessary given transit passengers have been checked at port of origin.

2 hours ago, puchooay said:

The longest waits I have had in the past year or so are, in order : Siem Reap, Cochin in India and Gatwick.

I have never had a long wait in Siem Reap and have been in and out of there numerous times in recent years. 

Just now, gomangosteen said:

Don't bother coming to NZ then, alcohol sales ban on various Christian days, Easter, Xmas, plus till 1pm on Anzac Day

 

It is amusing, or bemusing, that the same 'experts' on this forum come up with precisely the same whinges on every alcohol sales ban day.

 

Seriously, very misguided if you think anyone would miss you or your meagre ever-decreasing  pension contribution to Thailand.

They might miss the non return tourists who vote with their feet and go elsewhere next time. I would hate to come to Thailand on holiday to confront a 48 hr alcohol sale ban. 

Tomorrow is my birthday. In Thailand I would be celebrating indoors with no option to have a drink at some venue with friends. Glad I am not there and certainly feel for the tourists arriving expecting to enjoy a carefree holiday in paradise. 

Just now, Tongjaw said:

But you are obviously still missing Thailand, otherwise why would you still frequent TV forum. 

Because I visit Thai friends and I have an interest in Thai affairs.

3 hours ago, mania said:

So extra long lines at Suvarnabhumi Airport bars tonight? ????

Worth a trip out there or Don Muang just to buy beers from the 7/11 stores. Better still to just stock up ahead of time.

5 hours ago, Pilotman said:

The Thais are, it's you that is out of step.  Their country, their rules.  

Fair enough but nanny countries are not where I would choose to live or visit. Their country, their rules, my choice of where to live. Despite speaking Thai quite well, I prefer Cambodia these days.

I am amazed by all the posters prepared to defend and recommend physical violence against students without seeing the video footage of the incident.

4 hours ago, ThaiBunny said:

I'm aware of at least two condos in Bangkok where the lobby and the lifts are littered with signs in English, Thai and Chinese warning against short-term lets and threatening legal or even police action.  Tourists struggle by them with their large suitcases almost hourly ????

And even on the outskirts of Thailand in Thanyaburi, a big condo complex with signs beside every lift stating that the apartments are not for backpackers and tourists and absolutely nothing is done about the short term rentals. I know because I have stayed three times in 3 separate apartments there. The warnings are a joke.

I hate pitbulls and all your post has done is confirm my very negative opinion of them. And all too often their temperament comes to resemble that of their owner. 

Can't think of a bar anywhere in SEA more pleasant than Bpor Bpen Yang.

I am a 65 yr old male who has never had kids and regrets not having the opportunity to raise a child. I would have thought dad might have seized the opportunity to raise a child himself rather than cruelly murder his son. How can anyone kill their own flesh and blood, an innocent child, just because he is now a bit of an inconvenience? 

17 minutes ago, fordguy61mi said:

You’d need to evaluate yourself if you’d move because of alcohol. You’d have a pretty bad problem with it to let it rule your life like that.

What, you'd have a pretty bad problem if you would leave the country if you can't get alcohol at all? What a load of rubbish. Why would anyone who enjoys a drink in moderation want to live in a country which outlaws it, particularly one that is not their own? What is wrong with enjoying an alcoholic drink?

Absolutely not. Why would I want to live amongst a bunch of wowsers and teetotallers in a foreign land run by a kill-joy military junta with no legal access to something I enjoy on a regular basis. I stayed for 3 weeks in a condo complex in Lumpini, Thanyaburi where the 7/11 stores didn't sell alcohol on the orders of the body corporate and had to walk a kilometer to buy beer. Couldn't understand the mentality behind banning the sale of alcohol there in a land in which legally you are allowed to buy it. I would not remotely entertain the idea of spending even a few days in this country if alcohol was outlawed.