Chip Allen

They ought to go scouting at the Indian weddings in Thailand. There is not a single Thai employed to take wedding photographs at an Indian wedding. It's just not done.

1 minute ago, JAG said:

Geographically, politically, ethnically or in terms of the quality of its broadcasting?

Tell us, do. You see I'm sure no one here minds in the slightest if you choose not to listen to or watch their output. Quite a lot of us are not impressed with the idea of that choice being made for us.

One thing about the BBC...you can ALWAYS expect them to be on the side of truth and freedom.

On 3/3/2017 at 9:28 AM, maxcorrigan said:

I am a retiree here in Thailand, i have bought a house, a car, all new, i pay for all the food all the utility bills any repairs etc. and yet you are telling me i pay no tax! Well that's a new one me!

The "faithful" believe that only a tax on income constitutes tax payment. Sad, but, a fact of life among the "Love it or leave it" contingent.

Which simply tells us that they have no integrity. You either believe in freedom of speech, or you don't. There is NO middle ground.

"Honest, officer....I was just trying to pinch him on the arse." 

If that were the case, Thailand would have been a failed state, long ago.

If she's unpaid, I don't see a problem. Trump himself is the problem, not his children.

On 3/25/2017 at 9:41 PM, scorecard said:

 

 

Care to share why?

Competent government with progressive ideas that benefit the working class, not just the elite.

Hope he wins.

The anti-redshirt sentiment here on TVF is astonishing. They are the only glimmer of democracy in a swamp of fascism.

Another victory for the "Religion of peace".

There is little or no thought given to these draconian, "zero tolerance" edicts. Same stupidity as the "three strikes, you're out" laws in the USA. The idea of handling things on a case by case basis is just too difficult for the bureaucratic Thai mind.

Scum of the earth.  He will walk free with a slap on the wrist. Murder is entirely negotiable here.

I'm consistent. I don't trust EITHER of them. Thai men and women totally deserve each other.

The fruits of a libertarian society where all must fend  for themselves. Compassion and regard for 

justice does not grow in an environment where there is no social contract between the state and the 

individual. Western mixed economies and outright welfare states are the only places you will find men

and women who understand true equality and the necessity of working together to achieve common

goals.

When I first came to Thailand in 1998, I was impressed with the ease of taxi service as compared with places like the Dominican Republic where every taxi ride is a hassle with the driver. Now, taxi service in Bangkok has deteriorated to the same level. Many drivers simply refuse to take me where I need to go or want to charge me USA prices. Uber and GrabTaxi are market forces responding to an intolerable transportation situation where the taxi driver wants to dictate terms to the customer.

Impressive!!!  Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were executed for less. 

On 3/19/2017 at 6:29 PM, JAG said:

But it's not, a great deal of tolerance has been and is being shown to several characters, who have killed people whilst acting under the influence of drugs, is that not so?

Well, it's "zero tolerance" for ORDINARY PEOPLE. If you're hiso and want to fork over obscene amounts of cash. much can be overlooked, including murder.

On 3/19/2017 at 7:30 PM, JAG said:

No. The case itself is certainly not about religion. But quite simply, if as I suspect many of those responsible for fitting her up are Buddhists, how can they square what they have done with the teachings they claim to follow? The rest of my comment, asking why the Buddhist establishment remains silent follows from that.

That's what I mean by (for me) a troubling inconsistency. It is a side issue.

Good questions....no clear answers.

17 minutes ago, JAG said:

No. The case itself is certainly not about religion. But quite simply, if as I suspect many of those responsible for fitting her up are Buddhists, how can they square what they have done with the teachings they claim to follow? The rest of my comment, asking why the Buddhist establishment remains silent follows from that.

That's what I mean by (for me) a troubling inconsistency. It is a side issue.

Buddhism is also silent on many social issues: poverty, homelessness, corruption, prison reform etc. One thing that sets Western religions apart is their tendency to push for social reform.

A sad situation, but it's a "zero tolerance" country.

Vientiane was easy. I WAS asked for proof of income but the minimal "proof" I showed, seemed to satisfy them. All of my documents were statements from the USA, no bankbooks were presented. Sometimes, lack of consistency works in your favor.

14 hours ago, Golden Triangle said:

If there was an election tomorrow and his name was on the ballot paper he would win hands down, he will be back.

 

I firmly believe this, so don't bother with your counter arguments cos I ain't listening. 

All it would take for Thaksin's re-entry would be a public statement from Rama X. This is unlikely to happen.

It's nearly time for another mass demonstration by Thai people demanding that the USA stay out of their politics. 25 yellowshirts showed up at the last one. They're gaining traction.

The fact that Thaksin was tight with the current King and yet has not been repatriated, should answer his question. In lieu of the trial and execution of the current Junta members, it is unlikely that Thaksin will be allowed back in. He is simply too popular. In addition, he committed the unpardonable sin of actually trying to improve the lot of the average citizen.

2 hours ago, sandemara said:

Nothing like closed minds for running  a university.

In fact, the university environment can be every bit as treacherous as a corporate environment. My experience was a nightmare, but provided me with a comfortable retirement, with state pension and annuity along with the regular Social Security.