Scouse123

I've better things to do than go backwards and forwards with you all day, someone who obviously has little else to do. You are now resorting to making statements about claims that I haven't made.

Why you asking me, it's you that has all the answers!

I don't know why people make their lives so difficult for a paltry amount of interest.

Phase 4. Trump towers.

Thailand is not a signatory to the Optional Clause, accepting the compulsory jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and has not done so since 1960 While a UN member, Thailand maintains a policy of resolving territorial disputes, such as with Cambodia, through bilateral negotiations rather than binding ICJ rulings. This, as previously stated, applies to many other countries as well.

I'm not one of them! 😇

Astonishing at the evil a human being is capable of. This is on a whole new level of payback for a drunk making a noise.

In 2013, the Court clarified that Cambodia has sovereignty over the temple and its immediate area, but it did not magically erase every border ambiguity in the wider area. Borders drawn from early 1900s colonial maps are messy. They’re more “sketch on a napkin” than a laser-measured survey.

“From Google, so it must be correct” is not the legal standard used by the International Court of Justice. The Court ruled that the Preah Vihear Temple itself is in Cambodia, which Thailand accepted. The dispute has always been about the surrounding border land and map interpretation, not suddenly pretending Cambodia doesn’t exist. And no, nobody is claiming Angkor Wat.

Well, that's Nationalist sentiment from many who believe the news that is spoon-fed to them, as it has been for 45 years under Hun Sen. Very few will openly criticise him and call him a strong leader who loves his country. That is the Cambodian level of thinking, whereas in the real world, we know a very different Hun Sen.

I'll stick with Qatar, Etihad and Finnair or Cathay Pacific, thanks. Air Asia for a 12-hour flight, sure, the aircraft will be a large intercontinental, but the business model for long haul just wouldn't appeal to me. I was referring to expats in my post, I meant the Cambodian man and woman in the street who are suffering with the big downturn in tourism, not helped by the problems with Thailand. What I have to say is this: I have friends both Thai and Cambodian, as well as expats on both sides of the border. It entirely depends on where the expat is living to easily determine which country's point of view they take. I've seen it with my own eyes. Many expats in Cambodia are disgruntled expats who used to live in Thailand, and so give a bad opinion of Thailand at every opportunity.

It's tough to live in Cambodia at the moment. I feel sorry for the situation ordinary Cambodians have found themselves in, and admire them as well for their ability to cope during these dreadful times. I hope things improve sooner rather than later on both sides of the border for the citizens of both countries.

Elon Musk appears to form and break off friendships and alliances with great frequency.

I have never liked Prince Andrew. I have always seen him as entitled, grasping, and overbearing. That said, what we are seeing now feels less like accountability and more like a ritualised witch hunt. The endless stream of poorly written tabloid pieces adds nothing of substance. It is simply the same old material reheated and served again, stripped of context and dressed up as revelation.

Is that a real word? I've only ever known them as Burmese!

I am happy with having very few friends, the fewer friends, the fewer people asking me for help, advice or money.😇

Ladyboys yet again. When will people ever learn.

It was just one of those peculiarities that existed back then.

Actually, it is far more a young person's problem than a senior's problem. We grew up without McDonald's, Burger King, Pizza Express, Dunkin' Doughnuts and all that garbage. True, we had fish and chips, but it was probably once a month. Food was made from scratch in our house.

I don't think there are many from the UK in that bracket who are over 60. I am 63, and that kind of decay in British society occurred between 10 and 15 years after my current age group. Furthermore, I was born and educated in the days of Nuns' schools, 11 plus exams for grammar school, etc. Yes, we came from council housing, but we were very proud of our houses. We were poor but proud; we made do and mended our clothing; we never begged; we worked as soon as we left school and went into apprenticeships or, in my case, the HM Forces. Gardens were well-kept, front steps were scrubbed, spring-cleaning was the norm, and so were spotless empty milk bottles left for collection on the doorstep. I can wash, cook from scratch (so can my two sons), iron, sew, organise, and make myself presentable without any assistance from anyone.

There are many orphanages around. When I was in business in Pattaya, we regularly donated to several of them. However, they do not only care for children without parents. They often become a place where children are left due to divorce, family breakdown, financial hardship, or because a parent has been incarcerated or is otherwise unable to care for them. As a result, life can be very difficult for many children in Thai orphanages.

This is from Google. While all 193 UN member states are parties to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) Statute , approximately 118 nations have not accepted its compulsory jurisdiction (as of June 2025). Major nations that do not accept this jurisdiction or have withdrawn from it include China, Russia, the U.S., India, Israel, and several others. Compulsory Jurisdiction: Only about 74 nations have filed declarations accepting the ICJ's compulsory jurisdiction under Article 36(2) of the Statute. Key Absences: Many countries, especially across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, have never formally accepted the court's compulsory jurisdiction. Withdrawals/Refusals: The United States withdrew in 1986, while others, like Thailand, have not accepted it since 1960. It is important to distinguish the ICJ (World Court) from the International Criminal Court (ICC), as the latter has different membership, including the notable absence of countries like China, India, Russia, and the U.S..

I can't see how his home address would be in the UK when he was living and working in Australia. Yes, it can be his family address or his parents' address. The UK has only come into the fray because it is his parents' home address, and he has been severely injured.

This may sound cruel. The individual has been tragically diagnosed as brain dead, leaving the family in a difficult financial situation with seemingly no viable options. In a heartwarming response, the public has shown remarkable generosity, raising an impressive £180,000 in a remarkably short time. However, it’s crucial for the family to confront the stark reality of the situation. They should refrain from turning to the media with “wish lists” seeking public funding to cover the costs of third parties providing assistance to someone in such a dire state. Their inquiries about why the UK government cannot fund his repatriation also merit careful reflection. Are they aware of the countless individuals injured abroad each year who find themselves either uninsured or underinsured? While it may sound harsh, this is the undeniable truth. The individual was not a child; he was an adult pursuing his career in Australia. It is vital for people to take responsibility for their choices and actions. It's reality.

There’s a difference between influence and control. Thailand aligned with the US during the Vietnam War. That’s not the same as being controlled. And unless there’s direct evidence that China is directing Thai–Cambodian tensions, it remains an assumption, not a historical fact. I have told you for the last time to stop trying to state your opinions as facts; it doesn't wash with me. You then up the rhetoric, trying to imply, I don't get it, as though, WITH A STATEMENT LIKE THAT, yours is the only opinion on here, when it isn't. It is simply your view, not a fact. You jump from one conflict to another in a desperate attempt to make your accusations hold credibility. Hosting US bases during the Vietnam War does not equal foreign control of Thailand’s destiny. It reflects Cold War alliance choices. The Thailand–Cambodia border dispute has roots in colonial-era mapping and sites such as the Preah Vihear Temple. That history exists independently of China’s current regional relationships. Claiming China is “behind” the conflict requires evidence of coordination or direction, not just geopolitical suspicion. Saying China is acting through proxies requires evidence of coordination or material support, not just suspicion. If there’s credible evidence of proxy activity, I’m open to looking at it. Otherwise, it’s an assumption, not a documented fact.