richard_smith237

Chill out on the snowflakery... I thought it was all affluent schools... So its one and you wont name it or PM it. Name one - you've been asked my multiple people - you are making general claims... now its high end Thai schools where the kids are getting the 'bucket kicked out of them by the teachers as a matter of policy and with full knowledge of the parents'... OK - got it... (more BS). Name it... (PM)... If you mean Ruamrudee School (its an international school) that used to be one of the best and most famous and is now out of favour for lack of teaching standards. PM = Private Message... how hard is it to simply back up your claims... PM me this 'highlighy affluent school where the wealthiest Thai's send their children with the knowledge they'll be beaten by the teachers as a matter of policy"... Its a small network... of course, I don't know where they 'all go'... I know where 'most go'... its the international schools I named in Bangkok or overseas boarding schools. Name the school... PM me. You and I might have a very different idea of 'high end'... The PM doesn't send her kids to the school you worked at, neither do the owners of the major Mall Groups etc... Housing estate companies and major businesses players, known businesses.... because they send their kids to Harrow, Patana, Shrewbury, NIST, ISB, Prep... or overseas boarding. You don't even have the 'gravitas' (laughable) to back up your comments with a simple PM - sorry, private message (not sure you know what PM means after so many requests). A narrowed down statement... Which is it now... Thai Government Schools or is it 'not' a government school (as higlighted in bold above - you are contradicting yourself now). This is easily ironed out by naming the school... or, if you don't wish to name the school, PM it, or just name a location.

What did the man's skin color have to do with his (lack of suitable) attire? Nothing...... neither would his age, gender, height etc... .... But if the Op had written an "Old, hairy, lanky Western man" would you have still pee'd your pants a little at the opportunity to cry moral outrage and racism from atop your rickety soapbox?..... Or is outrage only fashionable when the target ticks your approved victim boxes? The OP used a descriptor. A word. To set a scene. That’s it. But of course, nuance isn’t exactly the strong suit of the perpetually offended. Now... you can mince back whatever exhausting virtue-signalling hobby you lot are peddling this week – bra-burning, book-banning, or rewriting history with crayons. The rest of us will be over here, in the real world, not tripping over ourselves to be offended by adjectives.

Imagine everyone doing that thought !!!... ... After a bad sports injury, I was on crutches but had airport wheel chair assistance..... Hated it. With a badly injured leg... and clueless crowds, drifting around like lobotomised sheep I was a dash 'edgy'... gripping my crutches a jousting lance, in case anyone wandered too close. Thankfully, I never had to strike – but I was ready.... But, it didn't really make anything other than 'check-in' any faster... Anyway - 1.5 hrs is more than enough time - nothing to worry about. Its up to the Airline to ensure you 'can' transit in time, and their responsibility if you can't... The security checks at the Middle East Airports (Dubai / Abu Dhabi / Doha) are lightening quick compared to the UK a few years back... and now that many airports are upgrading their scanning systems, there is no need to take anything out of our carry on baggage which means the checks are much much quicker. ... The UK is now 10x better than it was two years ago now that it has the better CT scanners at many of its airports.

Emirates do the same... (or used to)... Its not an individual Airline Policy to sell more drinks... These are Enhanced / Secondary Security checks are mandated by the Australian Government to bolster aviation security for all flights entering Australia (as an example) - checks are concentrated on Liquid and Electronics screening - they'll exist at entry to the 'gate' on flights from specific points of origin.

No... Your response wasn't that... Your response was this: I call BS on that statement... The richest, most affluent schools in the country... and then you exclude 'actual rich and affluent schools' (Int'l schools) and restrict to Thai Government schools... OK, we'll go with that. But, the Affluent, Wealthy and Powerful Thai's 'generally' do not send their Kids to Thai schools - they send them overseas or to International Schools, perhaps very small minority may send their kids to a Thai Government School... but even the best Schools in Thailand such as Triam Udom Suksa no longer have the the 'draw' they once had, far from it... ...Think of any well known, local and major business, famous family names in thailand, CP Group etc, Central Group, Mall Group etc.. Politicians and the Prime-minister's daughter - their kids are at International Schools or Boarding overseas.... (*these are the families who would previously send their kids to Triam Udom Suksa or Mahidol Wittayanusorn... but times have very much changed). I'm not denying physical punishment occurs in 'Thai Government Schools throughout thailand - I am calling BS on your statement that it occurs in the most affluent schools as a policy accepted by Wealthy, Affluent and Powerful families, ... Wealthy, Powerful, Affluent families will not tolerate their children 'having buckets kicked out of them' by any teacher.... in any school... particularly as a matter of policy... (which is also against the law). No, you haven't stated it... you are refusing to state it... PM me the school - we may find that its not quite as 'affluent' as you are making out and the students who 'have buckets kicked out of them' by teachers are not from Wealthy, powerful or affluent families... The teachers wouldn't dare.

Paranoid rubbish.... Its a security check and has nothing to do with airlines profiting from you by making you buy water from them... thats hillarious.

Yes... Plenty - it also depends on the destination... i.e. Some destinations require an additional security check prior to boarding (i.e. at the gate, after duty free etc).

I think the answer to your query has to do with 'more than just the routing you took through the airport'... i.e. there could be other 'transit passengers coming in from other terminals which have no 'arriving security' i.e. the FlyDubai Terminal 2 etc...

Its getting a little better and most of the helmets I see offer some nominal protection, which at the speeds were talking about could be the difference between a 'brain injury'... and not... i.e. those index helmets etc. BUT - the plastic Big-C things... Nope, they're useless... Any passenger has an option just to say no, they want a proper helmet and I think thats fair enough.

If I used a flagfall taxi from my apartment to the office, it would have been a 15-30 minute ride, depending on the light at Sukhumvit. I tried it. Scooter taxis got me there in about 2 minutes, because they could make a wonky turn that a car can't. I also tried walking, but that was even dodgier because there's no sidewalk for half of the 1km route. Agree on walking... Its really a 'no goer' if you don't want to end up drenched in sweat. Additionally, if only going 2 mins on a back-street, then the likelihood of coming a cropper is minimal... But assuming a 2mins in each direction and a 260 day's a year of trave - over the year you are on the bike for approximately 17-18 hours... IF You went on 30min motorcycle trip you'd want a helmet, no ??? I do understand why some might 'want' to use a bike.. especially in rush-hour / gridlocked traffic, and to be fair, the speeds in such traffic are usually extremely low, even on a motorcycle so the risk in these contexts is over-egged. BUT - the point I've been making is... making a conscious choice not use the 'borrowed lid' because you're worried about nits, just seems a little daft.... ... A western friend (female) refused to wear the helmet because it messes her hair - I think thats extremely stupid. ------- On the nits thing... has anyone you know ever caught anything ?... has it even ever been reported on here etc ? I think you may have vastly exaggerated the risk of getting something from a helmet, vs vastly exaggerated the risk of falling off and smacking your noggin.... .... BUT - there is still a simple solution as yet unmentioned... When I try on Motorcycle helmets etc, I'm given this hairnet type thing (surgical hair cover)... why not use these to wear with the borrowed helmet. ... Of course, its your life, your choice... but is it just your life ??? you are the breadwinner ? how much of a burden could you become when using a bike without a helmet ? ... (and taking this a step further, I think about this when riding my own motorcycle - which hardly ever reaches a main road these days because of such reasons / and I also have the convenience of a car)

Fair enough - however, your quote: [Some of the richest, most affluent schools in the country kick buckets out of kids and with the parent's blessing in advance.] Now you want to ignore certain types of schools... So... which "richest, most affluent schools" Thai state schools (not International, not military, not private) beat the school children as a matter of policy ? My argument remains: That the type of school which beats children is most certainly not a 'well regarded school' rather it is one where poor children attend. I know a lot of wealthy Thai parents from affluent backgrounds who send their children to top-tier schools - they are most certainly not the types to sit back and tolerate their child getting hit at school, not at all. Thus: I'm still wondering where this sweeping generalisation comes from that "Some of the richest, most affluent schools in the country kick buckets out of kids and with the parent's blessing in advance"... Which school - I've not seen you name the school - feel free to PM me. & Rich families do not send their kids to Thai schools... 'as generalisations stand' they send them to the top tier international schools...

& also something at least semi-protective & not the cheap plastic Big-C ones… But, in reality, the only time I’m not driving myself or riding myself is when I’m drinking & then I’m in no such rush to want to use a moto-taxi in the first place….

You’re still struggling with this one I see… … exactly how many head impacts have there been ? …. use a flagfall taxi, GRAB, BOLT, InDrive, a songthaew, a TukTuk…

It’s ok - you’re living proof that for some a serious brain injury would make little difference !!!

Agreed, when it comes to Thai state schools, physical punishment remains far more prevalent than it should be. It's a recurring theme in local news, sadly. That said, these reports typically involve rural or neighbourhood schools, where families tend to be less affluent and hold little social influence. However, I still challenge Barnet1900’s claim that such practices are prevalent in the country’s elite institutions. In the most prestigious, affluent schools, any teacher caught resorting to physical discipline would likely be dismissed immediately. His assertion seems rather naïve — unless, of course, he's referring to military academies, which are a different matter altogether.

Of course not. You obviously know this for a fact......or do you? ... the wealthiest schools in Thailand, those that the Wealthiest of Thai's send their Children to are certainly not schools where the teachers would beat a child... I know this for a fact because I have first hand knowledge.

That myth of 'dressing up for an upgrade' passed decades ago... it doesn't work. I've had lots of upgrades... no rhyme or reason... Eco to Business, Business, to First.. Whether I'm bottom FF tier, Silver or Gold... I've never noticed a pattern... I thought being Gold FF tier on so many rammed flights that were clearly oversold would get me an upgrade and that pattern would makes sense, but nope... I've even been told by the check-in counter... flights overbooked, and upgrade at the gate is very likely !!!... and I wasn't !!!... I don't really care - I can sit there for 6 hours and have a lay over (hate flying longer than that) - and find Eco or business equally as boring... At least its better if I'm not sat near or next to a pig, and thats what this thread is about... ... having the common decency to behave and dress within reasonable levels so as not to discomfort others.

Richest and most affluent ?? I dont think so.. - October 2018 at Ban Dong School in Dok Kham Tai district, Phayao province. students were filmed physically assaulting a younger, autistic primary school girl. - December 2024, Sisaket province, a female high school student was violently assaulted by her classmates in a classroom, viral video showe the victim being kicked, slapped, and forced to kneel and bow to her aggressors. https://thethaiger.com/news/national/high-school-female-student-physically-assaulted-in-sisaket These are not rich and affluent schools - they're regular state schools, but yes, violence is an issue as 'those' schools - but not the top tier 'affluent and richest' schools... (where theoretically you mean the wealthy and affluent send their kids to)... but they don't send their kids to these schools.

How's it ridiculous? I have 100pc certainly on my side that it happens. If it's so ridiculous, go ask a Thai national if the big affluent schools invoke corporal punishment. I'm also certain you'll feel ridiculous. Alternatively, let's hear your proof that it doesn't happen. I can't name names on here for obvious reasons but check, probably the most famous Thai school here, and check their policies on disciplinary measures. I can assure you from experience that they punish children physically and mentally. No parents complain because it's always been their way. Sure.. go ahead and PM me the names of these schools that the Affluent Thai's send their children to which include physical punishment as a policy ?... in fact name any school. Affluent Thai's are send their children to International Schools: Patana, Harrow, NIST, Shrewsbury, ISB, Prep, St Andrewws Or, to top schools overseas.... Not one of those schools would tolerate so much as a teacher laying a little finger on a child. Sure... you might be mentioning Government Schools rather than the Top schools the 'Affluent Thai's' send their kids to. No parent I know who sends their child to any of the schools I mentioned above, would consent or tolerate any such behavior from a teacher. I think you are getting mixed up between schools which may once have been 'reputable' but are now fallen by the wayside in lieu of far better education at Thailands top international schools whether the affluent and wealthy are fighting tooth and nail to get their kids into.

Which schools are those ? indeed..... Barnet clearly off his barnet with such a ridiculous statement...

I’d wager most of the people frothing at the mouth over their inalienable right to dress like slobs in a pressurised tin can - utterly indifferent to the discomfort of everyone else - have never actually seen a pair of running shorts, let alone worn anything not steeped in stale body odour and delusion......

Face plant...

He who denies supplies. "He who accuses, often abuses."

Nice try.. but you're defending sweating hairy men in tank-tops... isn't that just a bit too Blue-Oyster-bar for you, queeny ???

He who smelt dealt. "The one who said the rhyme did the crime."