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Pita highlights global democracy’s decline, urges youth involvement
mfd101 replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
So what should he & MFP have done? (noting that they believe in electoral & parliamentary democracy, not armed revolution). -
Thai universities investigated over alleged research plagiarism
mfd101 replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
In Thailand (some) professors do what elsewhere (many) students do. -
Chonburi orders strict control over roaming Arab groups in the city
mfd101 replied to webfact's topic in Pattaya News
Yes, much the same as here. The main difference is that this lot are loaded. I've seen it all before in Saudi Arabia and other rich parts nearby in 1989. Road racing out in the desert was (no doubt still is) a major entertainment and a way for boys to flirt with girls (car-to-car). -
Constitutional Court Postpones Considering Pita’s Renomination Case
mfd101 replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Golly, we mustn't allow Pita's future to confuse tomorrow's vote for PM! -
Australian Work Permit for Thai Wife
mfd101 replied to happyaussie's topic in Visas and migration to other countries
In 2013 I took my Thai Khmer b/f (40 years younger than me) to Oz for the first time. My recollection it was a short-term tourist visa (around 3 weeks). Landed in Melbourne direct from BKK. I noticed the sign for 'Australians, New Zealanders & family' and thought Well let's give it a go. The lady behind the desk couldn't have been nicer. Big smile and, after checking her computer, she smiled at Mike and said: Welcome to Australia. Took all of 30 seconds. -
Payment before doing a job?
mfd101 replied to AustinRacing's topic in Jobs, Economy, Banking, Business, Investments
I would interpret that to mean they're a one-horse company with no money behind them. In other words, they simply don't have the capability to work for a month without being funded in advance. Certainly here in Isaan that's pretty normal, where people are dirt poor and not much moves without greasing the wheels. But It may also show a lack of trust which, in Thailand, may be normal. -
Australian Work Permit for Thai Wife
mfd101 replied to happyaussie's topic in Visas and migration to other countries
Just so you understand: The reason why any kind of Oz visa is so difficult to get for a Thai national is precisely because they have a well-deserved reputation for (1) overstaying and (2) working when they are specifically forbidden to do so on this or that visa type. If she were found to be working illegally, that would be the end of ANY future visits to Oz. -
Experts weigh chances of Thaksin’s return next week
mfd101 replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Let's face it, the drama of an actual return, the kneeling on the tarmac to kiss the sacred earth, the Immigration Police arrest, the sad wave from the back of the Black Maria, the tearful hordes outside the prison, the handwringing political hypocrites on all sides ... No end of entertainment! What's not to love? I could stay up all night watching the replays on my iMac. -
Phuket officials working on plans to ease dependence on tourism
mfd101 replied to webfact's topic in Phuket News
Funny that. I thought the Thai 'government' and its TAT arm were focussed on increasing the number of tourists this year back to 30 million, nay let's head to 100 mil ... Easy money always beats hard work in this country. -
Despite Being Blasted, Chuwit Insists Thaksin Not Returning On Aug. 10
mfd101 replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Rogues on all sides (except MFP, I think) and noone trusts anyone else, but noone (not perhaps even the Army any more) has the power to form a government and actually run the place without all the others they distrust & loath. This is how a corrupt society ends up: Unable to move and unable to fix itself. (WW1, the 1930s and WW2 showed what can happen next: Widespread violence.) -
Extra-long weekend in Thailand: here’s what you need to know
mfd101 replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
It's no doubt convenient to think so. -
Here on the edge of Prasat south Surin when we first moved here in 2017 the village used to play Isaan music every morning at 0600. Sweet melodies romantic laments My heart is broken I cannot breathe My tears will drown me if you leave me. My boy would laugh as he translated and crooned along. It was something I looked forward to every morning. About 10 minutes of beautiful music before the announcements of the day. Now nothing. Not even announcements. I guess some falang complained or the locals just got bored after 30 years when the electric arrived.
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Yes, and nowhere does the Op suggest that he and his partner have actually consulted with a relevant medical professional on the matter. Just straight to Wikipedia then off to get circumcised ... Wow! that's what I would call 'cutting corners' (except the snips are presumably nicely rounded out in this instance).
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Thanathorn ‘Not Holding Talks With Thaksin In Hong Kong’
mfd101 replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Sounds like a fun conspiracy theory. I'll be hiding under the bed. -
Thanathorn ‘Not Holding Talks With Thaksin In Hong Kong’
mfd101 replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Former head of Fast Forward Party, the predecessor of MFP, drummed out of office by the same manoeuvres as we see currently from the dinosaurs. -
Thanathorn ‘Not Holding Talks With Thaksin In Hong Kong’
mfd101 replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Do you have the faintest idea who Thanathorn is? -
Extra-long weekend in Thailand: here’s what you need to know
mfd101 replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
It is measured productivity that makes nations rich or poor. Thais are (mostly) poor.- 97 replies
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In post-Christian Europe many heterosexual couples now go the civil route rather than the marriage route (which is associated with religion). In France for example the number of couples who are 'pacsés' (Pacte civil de solidarité) now equals the number who get 'married'. This transition has no doubt been made historically easier in France because since the C19th everyone had to get married and registered by the local mayor first (the only marriage recognized by the State) and then they could traipse off to church for a religious ceremony if they wanted to. Much the same is happening in other modern countries (eg Australia) when young people reject all the huha and the expense of a 'traditional' wedding.
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O-A retirement medical insurance
mfd101 replied to Jai Dee 962's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
I've lived in Surin province since late 2015 on OA. Since the health insurance ruling came in I have had cover from PC, which at my age (now 74) makes sense (though it's expensive). It had never occurred to me that I might be exempt from the requirement & Surin Immigration has never indicated otherwise. I'll ask them when I do my annual renewal in October (not that I'll dish the insurance, but it does give me more flexible options for the future). -
Thammasat Group Launches Sign-Up Campaign To Put Off PM Vote For 10 Months
mfd101 replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Procrastination is an art form in Thailand: Never put off today what can be put off tomorrow. -
With Move Forward unbending, 8-party alliance hangs in the balance
mfd101 replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
Precisely.