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This isn't a Thai thing this is a society thing. If there are no consequences for this type of action it will

escalate into gang's. Got to protect your ass somehow. Sounds like the gang thing may be already there.

Should be positive sides to every negative forum. My wife and most Thai women I know do a wonderful

job of cooking western food with a Thai slant. Last night went to dinner at a friends and would dare

any western women to cook the food we had, both western and Thai, with the little bittie dime store

oven that the host lady had to cook with.

During WW 2 the president told the big car manufactures that would stop producting cars and produce war machines.

Tanks, air planes, etc. To lose this amount of industry can't be good for the countries future. Existing infrasture can

be used to produce many types products, and the employees are in place.

Not just buy merit but buy votes

Getting a visa on line is helpful. I stayed by the old market which is better than staying in

a mainline resort. Good places to drink and eat for family or what ever. Siam Reap is a neat

place. Enjoyed the people. English better than Thailand. If you take your car the place that you

stay should be able to find you a guide, to go with you or provide trans. Angkor Wat visit depends

on how much of a photographer you are. Got to be careful on getting too intense like I did.

There is lots to enjoy. Three days needed for a good visit to Angkor Wat. Do some homework

on where you want to go.

I grew up with dramatic changes to the environment in British Columbia, Canada and have good knowledge of the effect

of changes to the environment and how to prevent and modify those effects. In Thailand there needs to be a knowledgeable

force overseeing industry, but there has to be likewise one on the government and public. I feel sad when I see government

construction projects and unlimited public oceanside disturbance on private lands putting vast quantities of silt into the ocean.

Comments will be made that Thailand can't afford proper assessment of seaside disturbance to which I would say maybe

the money being spent has a some questionable priorities..

A famous person once said that the only stupid question is the one not asked..

With the cheap electricity I get in Thailand and the cost of energy material I will stick with my buffalo and tread mill.

Will they share any of this money with the farmers?

Can I get some comments on a good species of sea side bamboo.

Thanks

True is making changes to their system, which I imagine is causing problems with missing stations. I don't see the sense in having True if their is no news.

I am not getting BBC and CNN news stations on my TV. Is anyone else having this problem?

Is this a technical problem or a political problem?

Of course you are generalizing. Farangs in Thailand are not the normal run of people in North America.

Expats that I know pretty well say the same thing. Look at the person approaching you and if he maintains

eye contact say hello, if not well so be it. Not worth worrying about. Hmmm... I guess you have a point

about a lot of farangs are a bit odd. There are a lot that would appreciate meeting you

What do you mean just a puppet? I think you will get some mail from the puppet union!!

At some time maybe only the redshirts will be told when and where the ballot boxes will be open.

I admire those who take part in the election and vote no to the current politicians. You are taking part

without showing support.

Can depend on your location. In the country some schools are not that serious about documents.

Have to disagree. Have had female friends and went on photo trips and traveled around Bangkok. They were from

very conservative backgrounds, and appreciated a clean relationship. I think it is up to the lady. As long as they

can be friends without complications involving a relationship they are happy.

Coming from British Columbia and being involved in road engineering, one problem in the mountains often over looked in the grade brakes.

In B.C. you are limited to the amount of percentage a grade changes in Thailand you don't have any guidelines on mountain roads. Have

seen trucks out of control because of not shifting down when going into a steep downhill grade. No warning signs on said grade.

Not sure how you get dragged into something you are accountable for...

Hmmm.... In many cases it will mean no teacher rather than a qualified teacher. Out lying districts will

suffer as usual. Have taught in rural school districts and found there were no standards for what

is taught. Quality of education is often hit or miss often not related to the qualifications of the

teacher. If the standards indicated are imposed across the board I am sure many teachers in

rural districts won't qualify.

Return on investment isn't a part of the Thai thing.

Can her brother be considered a fourth party?

.They can't pay for the rice, but can borrow 2 trillion for questionable ventures. Maybe buy a retirement hotel in Dubai?