Chip Allen

Restaurants with Thai ownership here in Pattaya seem to be ignoring the ban. Those with farangs in charge are more careful. TIT

3 hours ago, Get Real said:

 There is a reason why it´s illegal in most countries.

Yes, the reasons are stupidity and politics. The ignorance of criminalizing pot while allowing alcohol to be freely sold is one of the most insane legal quandaries of our time. Thailand will probably be the last Asian nation to decriminalize. Cambodia is increasingly far ahead of Thailand is many respects.

Trump is simply not used to being told "NO". He will have to learn the hard way that, as President, he can no longer get his way by threatening or filing lawsuits and complaining loudly. Decision of the judges is final. 

I know Jeff Sessions personally. I spoke to him frequently when I was an anchor and reporter for a news network in Alabama. Jeff was always civil to me, but I find his politics repugnant. He was always railing against "Judicial activism". If not for such activism, civil rights would never have had a chance in the United States.

I wear long pants and shirt with a collar when visiting immigration in Jomtien, but I see many expats there who are dressed for the beach. It appears to have no effect on getting business done. The only possible objectionable part of my attire might be the wearing of Crocs. I like shoes that don't chafe my feet.

3 hours ago, F4UCorsair said:

So some loser hiding behind a keyboard can say whatever he chooses with Impunity?

 

If jerks like him  aren't challenged they see It as weakness and continue their Idiotic behaviour.  

 

It's called "Freedom of Speech". Certainly not relevant in Thailand, but the USA has held it as the highest ideal. Looks like those days are ending. Money rules.

2 hours ago, Baerboxer said:

 

So let's see, you think it's ok for some prick to accuse someone, falsely, of being a prostitute and having a breakdown because they don't like her husband? a

 

And that there should be no redress at Law?

 

 

In politics, you are fair game. That's the way it has always been and that's the way it should stay. If you can't stand the heat, get your ass AND your family OUT of politics. All's fair. Their wealth makes them immune to most any repercussions anyway. They CERTAINLY aren't concerned about their reputation. This was just political revenge by petulant, spoiled children.

So defamation lawsuits are going to be the way to stifle media coverage? Not so different from another country I could name. 

3 hours ago, brewsterbudgen said:

Although I believe the whole concept of a monarchy is anachronistic in this day & age, the thought of a President Blair/May/Farage is truly terrifying! When Charles ascends people might start considering a republic more seriously.

The monarchy brings many tourist dollars to the UK. If for no other reason, the institution should remain. Too bad that Americans don't get a vote. 

On 2/6/2017 at 2:56 PM, Prbkk said:

Norman Hartnell's been dead for decades but she seems to have an unlimited collection of his dreadful hats.

The old girl is one of the few people who can wear them with credibility. My respect to the Queen. 

There would never be another coup if the leaders of the current coup were tried and executed. This tends to send a message.

Trump will never serve a second term. He will destroy his own party. I'm glad I live in Thailand. We do fascism the RIGHT way. LOL

8 hours ago, kannot said:

you over analyse it, its GREED by the Thais nothing more................ no need to tell me what I can and cant answer thanks

I see it in ALL areas, not just tourist areas, Greed is a Thai personality trait. Suck the life out of the farang and then deport him. Not so different from Trump mentality in the USA. Entitled nationalism is default mode here.

Too little, too late. The all-wise electorate wanted a thug dictator and it GOT one, Nice to watch all the "buyer's regret" from ten thousand miles away.

21 hours ago, farcanell said:

Mmm... not only smarter than me, but now your also turning your back on your own kind... well done.... my puny intellect will never allow me to disavow my country.

 

As long as the United States  keeps meddling in the affairs of other countries and invading other nations, we  will continue to have problems. The nation was founded by people who believed in staying OUT of foreign  entanglements. That attitude lasted only a brief period before we were meddling in everyone's business, I will defend the interests of my country when it is right. When it pokes its nose into the business of other countries and is openly hostile, I have no intention of defending such an attitude.

Just now, maoro2013 said:

?????

What part of the term "refugee" does Trump not understand??

Trump is making himself a magnet for some disgruntled nutcase with an "open carry" fetish. It's just one of the hazards of being President of a country where any lunatic can own a gun.

6 hours ago, wakeupplease said:

For God sake does colour matter, we all go to the toilet the same, we all walk the same, we all breath the same but in thai it matters if you are Thai or Farang stupid small minded people with no education or just scared of people the education in Thailand does not want for the majority

man I am glad to be out of there, but a bit cold otherwise FRESH AIR

 

The racism and colorism has always disgusted me, but Thailand changes like the glaciers. Buddha forbid that anyone look like they've done an honest days work out in the sun. A pack of peasants all lusting to be elites.

20 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

Better guest worker programs too. Citizens don't want to pick crops and wash dishes. Imagine the price of food without migrant labor.

Exactly.  The "illegal immigrant problem".....is no problem. It is the mirror image of the "overstay problem" created by Thai bureaucrats. Illegal immigrants BENEFIT the US economy, just as western retirees and workers benefit the Thai economy. The "problems" are purely the creation of Thai authorities. They do not exist in any real sense. The idea of "making it worse for the rest of us" is just an extension of this simple-minded thinking that is completely rooted in xenophobia and nationalism.

5 hours ago, puck2 said:

 

His schizoid character is going to become obvious day by day. Only one example. These before tolerated illegal immigrants are only a tiny part involved in US crimes. If he would be consequent in fighting crimes he initially had to fight the gun crimes in the USA, the absolutely highest in the world.

 

 

Not so sure he is "schizoid". He shows all the signs of being a sociopath. Narcissism is only part of the picture.

I have started identifying myself as Canadian. The Russians, Brits, Canadians and Australians who live in Thailand are laughing at Americans for electing this carnival barker as King. I have never been so ashamed to be  a Yank. Has ANY other country screwed up this badly??

I've met a number of girls online. All professional women with university degrees. Usually poorly paid, despite their education. All of them are looking for someone to "take care". Every one of these  women has had a lot going for them, but just can't catch a break. The case for MOST Thai people. The system is so stacked against the average Thai that it beggars belief. Even worse than the USA.

2 hours ago, farcanell said:

 

how far is the fall fall from atop your high horse?

No "high horse", merely better educated than you and most Thais. The people here are peasants in mentality as well as fact. They have no identity beyond their fealty to royalty. They are fiercely proud of groveling before hereditary superbeings who would use them as food for their animals if they could do it secretly. The "noble savage" idea is alive and well on TVF.

Haven't been depressed since I moved to Thailand. I think it would take prison time to accomplish that.