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I hope the US officials get prior written permission before they go near the aircraft carrier.

Yes went with my former Thai wife to visit the carrier but so top secret as a Foreigner I was not allowed on board. Went to an open day in NZ of one of Our ships and 50% of the visitors were Asians. Cunning now they know we have a 20 mm cannon.

9mm anaesthetic cures it 100%

Very aggressive and bad move by the NATO. How would the US react when Russia stationed troops along the Mexican border? I say Mexican border because NATO without the US is just a ridiculous joke.

Well the whole world seen how they $hit themselves over those long 13 days in 1962. When the Russians parked nukes in nearby Cuba. Same old story. Dumb dogs never learn from their past experiences.

1962 The US had a President willing to stand up to the war mongering Pentagon Generals. Yes it was close thing. But afterwards Kennedy and Khruskev realised that military confrontations was futile. Sadly One was assasinated and the other ousted and the game continued. I believe NZ was more concerned with Cricket and rugby. I believe in 1984 after we banned Nuclear weapons and ships from Our Ports Reagan made the crack after Grenada. That was the warm up New Zealand will be the next. We don,t forget stuff like that anymore than underarm Bowling in cricket. So play your little games children "My marbles are bigger than yours" How drowl!!

Having driven 40+ years in NZ and several Years in Australia. I do not think The Thais are the worst. Many are more considerate than kiwi drivers and risk taking about on par. In order to improve the quality of Drivers in NZ they made the driving tests harder. Now we have more unlicensed drivers on the road. I find the Motorcyclists the worst in Thailand but have also seen some good riders and Drivers However. parking for many seems an issue and love sitting watching ladies parking in KK. Better than any fun show I have seen in years.

Thai people should consider breaking away from Buddhism but the won't

Where would they go back to Animism , human sacrifice? As long as Religions are tied to the State the problem will be inherent . Buddhism is not alone in this. Religion must be seperate and non state sponsored. Only then can true faith exist. If the monks lived by the 5 precepts there would be no problem. But as has been pointed out Temples in Thailand are refuges for criminal and deviants . Lift that Sanctuary and you can clean up the faith.

I don't agree that if the sanctuary was lifted it would end the problem. Religions are in my opinion themselves a deeply-rooted problem in that their purpose appears to be the control and exploitation of populations. Just as institutionalised sex is a perversion of sex, so is institutionalised spirituality a perversion of spirituality.

Even if you abolished the existing Religions People will just unvent new Ones. It is our inherrent need to believe in a Higher Power beyond man,s fickleness. Buddhism is not a Religion it is a philosophy twisted by those who try to make it a Religion. Disagree if you wish this is your right. I am Buddhist but I think like yourself have a ministry to make others question!

Thai people should consider breaking away from Buddhism but the won't

Where would they go back to Animism , human sacrifice? As long as Religions are tied to the State the problem will be inherent . Buddhism is not alone in this. Religion must be seperate and non state sponsored. Only then can true faith exist. If the monks lived by the 5 precepts there would be no problem. But as has been pointed out Temples in Thailand are refuges for criminal and deviants . Lift that Sanctuary and you can clean up the faith.

I don't agree that if the sanctuary was lifted it would end the problem. Religions are in my opinion themselves a deeply-rooted problem in that their purpose appears to be the control and exploitation of populations. Just as institutionalised sex is a perversion of sex, so is institutionalised spirituality a perversion of spirituality.

Even if you abolished the existing Religions People will just unvent new Ones. It is our inherrent need to believe in a Higher Power beyond man,s fickleness. Buddhism is not a Religion it is a philosophy twisted by those who try to make it a Religion. Disagree if you wish this is your right. I am Buddhist but I think like yourself have a ministry to make others question!

Thai people should consider breaking away from Buddhism but the won't

Where would they go back to Animism , human sacrifice? As long as Religions are tied to the State the problem will be inherent . Buddhism is not alone in this. Religion must be seperate and non state sponsored. Only then can true faith exist. If the monks lived by the 5 precepts there would be no problem. But as has been pointed out Temples in Thailand are refuges for criminal and deviants . Lift that Sanctuary and you can clean up the faith.

The first thing I always reminded my friends visiting Thailand is not to give even a single cent to any temples they are visiting because the money will eventually goes to the monks' pocket after door closes.

I understand what you say. Some here like to use this subject to bash Religions. Is there something wrong in Religions answer is yes but not all who choose to serve are corrupt. This Temple a bad example as are many others and Churches across the Globe. I give when I attend Temple because when I was Christian I was both a Licensed Minister and on Vestry so I know where the money went.Maybe some is siphoned but most will go to run the Temple. Yes I remember walking in the heat and saw 4 monks once thinking to myself only this mad kiwi and Monks walk in Thailands heat until the jumped into a new SUV and pulled out their smart phones. But these most likely the short timers and not those who dedicate their lives. There are good and bad everywhere. I hope this spurs the good to look to weed out the rotten

Your all wrong it is obviously a suicide. Aided by Cambodian or Myamar workers. Thai Building cannot be brought into disrespect

Rifles don,t look like M16 to me. Look like pieces of junk

The area was well sign posted. The Aussie Politician was right you can,t legislate against Human stupidity. Maybe he was too blunt in his statement but from Rockhampton North in Queensland is known as crocodile territory. <deleted> did they think might happen. for 50 of my 60 years I have read of croc attacks and the spread of the croc population. Only a complete idiot kiwi would not know that. Personally I have no sympathy. Would be the same as me walking into a Tiger cage. What do you think might happen. Here kitty kitty. She was stupid and paid the price. Ceste la viv. Blunt or not the Politician was right

The fact is eventually Greece will default completely on its debts. others will follow and the long awaited Global meltdown will begin. The USA and China have been positioning themselves to lead the new order Monetary system. But in the end it will engulf them all. The world is but a pack of card and someone just balanced a lead weight on it and the wind is blowing.

Sadly no punishment for this animal will heal the scars on the innocents he defiled. May he end his life in the manner he treated his victims that would be karma

I visited there about 6 years ago. Love the Tigers but thought the Cats did not have enough room to move about. Does not suprise me that the animals may have been doped. Sad such magnificent animals exploited like this. I hope justice prevails and it is not the remaining animals that pay the price.

Sad

Sorry but I agree the Parent was negligent. The Child should have been restrained. Now another endangered animal is dead because of human stupidity. The Parents should at the least be sued for the cost of a replacement. Though personally Zoo,s should not be allowed to keep endangered species like this.

Do you have any kids? Have you ever taken them to the zoo? Good parents always strive to find a balance between safety and freadom for their child. Not an easy job.

Plenty of fault to go around. The parents should have being more diligent, the zoo enclosure should have being better designed, etc etc

Let's all take a breath, be glad the child is safe, feel sorrow for the loss of this magnificent animal, and let's be real.

FYI I have 5 children all grown. Took them to wildlife parks and other areas with animals. Never let them out of Our sight and certainly never let go of them if there was even the slightest chance of them getting too close to danger. Now I have grandkids and thankfully no animals died because I could not control My Children.

Pretty common Knowledge not to swim over there. Even us kiwis know of the dangers up that part of Australia. No excuse for stupidity. Ignore the signs and end up Dinner thats a fact.

Sorry but I agree the Parent was negligent. The Child should have been restrained. Now another endangered animal is dead because of human stupidity. The Parents should at the least be sued for the cost of a replacement. Though personally Zoo,s should not be allowed to keep endangered species like this.

Putin picked the weakest link and is exploiting it butting his nose in where it is niether wanted or appropriate, just another step towards the brink - a mad dog in the making for sure, he needs his wings clipped and it just might happen very soon unfortunately

By whom and by what means?

And clip his wings for what? It is not the cold war. Red vs blue was revealed for what it was just and excuse to expand the Military industrial complexes and the wealth of the rich. Greece invited him. And others will in time too. Not everyone has a red neck view of the World. People have been beating the evil Russia Drum since the 1880,s be it Tsarist, Communist or new Nationalist Russia. Get over yourselves and take a chill pill.

Have never been attacked or bailed by so called Soi Dogs. 3 weeks ago in Khon Kaen walking back to my Hotel several dogs on street barking at me. But speaking to them sternly they did not bother me. Suspect they are peoples dogs let out to wander at night. Similarly last year in Uthai Thani turned up a wrong street and had to do a U turn several dogs ran out looking menacing but did not havea go at me. In that case I looked at the Dogs and said. We are not going to hurt each other are we, This Farang is not threatening you. They did not bother me and I do not bother about them. Been around Dogs all my life and the only time one drew blood on my was a friends American Pit bull pup which bit me through the hand. Luckily he was home and I told him. Glad he was home or I would have come back and dealt with it my way. (rule 30/30) . Others have mentioned penned up dogs will little training or exercise. Yes recipes for disaster. My Dogs get time with me and exercise. 5 kids and non of mine ever bitten. All grown with families of their own and Dogs too.

How many of you guys have had relationships with prostitutes back in your own country? I would hazard a guess that it would be less than 1%. Yet you all come over here and try and start deep meaningful relationships with prostitutes simply because they are called "BAR GIRLS" not prostitutes. They are one and the same. Think about it. No matter what the tale is they are still dirty prostitutes you are bedding that probably had enough dick in their time that it would be counted in miles not feet. Take the dirty skanks for what they are. They are for playing with not for taking home to meet the family and for marrying.

I will take issue with you. Not for what you say but because you are only 50% right. In my own Country NZ I have had friends who were "working Girls" 50% are ok 50% bad. Any other women you meet it is the same odds. You can say all Bar Girls are bad but my experience is that half I have met are ok. 50% I would not give you tuppence for. Guess I have been around and still learning . A few of my friends in Thailand are married to ex Bar Girls and have great wives for past 10-15 years. Others done over by them. Same odds as normal women. Maybe only when you came to Thailand did you interact with the other side of Midnight but I have travelled since I was 20 so while a few illusions of Thailand and Thai women were shattered my eyes are wide open. If they cheat they cheat. Better to know and walk away than live an illusion

Meanwhile just to the East of Thailand , the US is strengthening military ties with Vietnam, who haven't got much time for China.................................... .

Who would you rather have as your military ally?

One, who expelled the Chinese, Japanese, French, Americans, etc.

The other..."Welcome. What's mine is yours. Please don't hurt me. Is there anything else I can get for you?"

All I am saying is what is on the news , all I know mate, If I treated my friends like Thailand is doing to it's friends , I'd soon have none., as for Vietnam's history you believe that it is a given right to let someone else invade your country, right

Actually, I think we are in agreement. I would want an ally who has a history of standing up for itself. Not one who needs a baby sitter or a John.

And the Thai Military is such a professional Organisation. Sorry need change my undies peed myself laughing. Any military that relies on conscripts is inherently weak and unreliable as most Nations have found out. Thai Military is just an enhance Police Force to suppress their own Population.

thailand is very good at playing 2 side off against each other. this is probably why they have never been colonized (or so thais claim) with weapons sales a big part of the US and chinas economies thailand can wrangle for the best prices in return for forging alliances. will be interesting to see if they ever give up their m16/m4 rifles for AK47s.

What Siam did was a series of smart delaying tactics to stave of colonisation. What the current regime is doing is setting the stage they hope for cheap Chinese knock offs. But nothing will stop the inevitable break up once the cement is gone. Most of Our Countries are used to deploying Peace keepers. Just depends which piece you want to keep

It is not something you can give or show someone. However you could ask him if he uses Google translate to understand thai. It may not be the best but if he is interested and read her FB he would get the guts. Or as others said may not care. I had a mate who,s missus was playing around. But I knew he was to so I figured good enough for the Goose etc etc. Its a damned if you do , damned if you dont situation. Personally unless he is your best mate I would bite my lip.

This in a Country that still uses physical currency as the main way of trade. Given the amount of phones as people of said I am suprised Thailand is not an electronic economy like many others. Notes and coins are antiquated